British Standard Cables (also known as BS cables) are electrical cables manufactured in accordance with and compliant to specific British Standards published by the British Standards Institution (BSI). Established in 1901, BSI is the world's longest-serving national standards setting body. Although BSI is not a regulatory body, British Standards are often referenced within UK laws, regulations, and increasingly in international specifications across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

on04/01/2026

What are British Standard Cables?

British Standard Cable, BS cable, BSI cable, BS 5308, BS 5467, BS 6622, BS 7211, BS 7629, BS 7835, BS 7846, BS 7870, BS 7917, BS 7919, BS 8436, BS 7671, BS EN 50525

318x series represents a comprehensive family of multi-core round flexible cables designed for diverse domestic, commercial, and specialized applications. This series includes standard PVC-insulated cables (Y suffix), Low Smoke Zero Halogen cables (B suffix), and special-purpose variants including Arctic Grade, Rubber, Butyl, and Pond cables. All cables in this series feature fine-stranded copper conductors for enhanced flexibility and are manufactured to meet stringent British and European standards including BS EN 50525-2-11, BS EN 50525-3-11, and BS EN 50525-2-21.

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on24/12/2025

Complete Guide to 318xY & 318xB Flexible Cable Series

3182B cable, 3182Y cable, 3183B cable, 3183P cable, 3183TQ cable, 3183TRS cable, 3183Y cable, 3183YA cable, 3184B cable, 3184Y cable, 3185B cable, 3185Y cable, LSZH cable, low smoke zero halogen, BS EN 50525-2-11, BS EN 50525-3-11, BS EN 50525-2-21, HAR certified cable, BASEC approved cable, round flexible cable, PVC flexible cable, rubber flexible cable, butyl rubber cable, arctic grade cable, pond cable, weather resistant cable, household appliance cable, washing machine cable, refrigerator cable, heating control cable, immersion heater cable, garden pond cable, caravan cable, boat cable, cold storage cable, 300/500V cable, fine stranded copper, tinned copper conductor, oil resistant cable, fire safety cable, Class 2 cable, multi-core flexible cable, 2 core flexible, 3 core flexible, 4 core flexible, 5 core flexible, H05RN-F, H07RN-F, H05BN4-F, H05RR-F, BS 7919, 柔性電纜, 低煙無鹵電纜, 北極級電纜, 安徽飛純電纜

British Standard BS7870 Part 3 covers low voltage cables used for the provision of an electricity supply from a distribution main. These cables are manufactured in accordance with BS7870 Parts 3.11, 3.12, 3.20, and 3.22 for use by distribution and generation utilities. They are generally buried underground to connect individual houses or commercial properties to the grid by transmission, distribution, and power generation networks.

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on22/12/2025

What is BS7870 Part 3 Cable?

BS7870 Part 3 cable, BS7870-3.11, BS7870-3.12, BS7870-3.21, BS7870-3.22, BS7870-3.40, BS7870-3.50, XLPE insulated cable, concentric cable, split concentric cable, waveform cable, 0.6/1kV cable, low voltage cable, PVC sheath cable, LSZH cable, low smoke zero halogen, copper conductor cable, aluminium conductor cable, underground distribution cable, service entrance cable, British Standard cable, UK power cable, CNE cable, combined neutral earth, utility distribution cable, BS7671 compliant, IEC 60228, Class 2 conductor, Class 1 conductor, residential power cable, commercial distribution, TN-S system, TN-C-S PME system, fixed installation cable, three-phase cable, single core cable, multi-core cable, power generation cable, transmission distribution cable, BS7870電纜, 低壓配電電纜, XLPE絕緣電纜, 同心電纜, 分裂同心電纜, 低煙無鹵電纜, 英國標準電纜, Anhui Feichun cable, Feichun Special Cable, 安徽飛純電纜

British Standard BS 7835 specifies requirements for single-core and three-core armoured cables with thermosetting insulation rated from 3.8/6.6kV up to 19/33kV. These cables are engineered with Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) sheathing, designed to produce significantly reduced levels of smoke and corrosive gases when exposed to fire compared to conventional cables specified under BS 6622.

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on22/12/2025

What is BS 7835 Cable?

XLPE insulated cable, LSZH sheathed cable, SWA cable LSZH, AWA cable, copper armoured cable, aluminium armoured cable, steel wire armoured cable, thermosetting insulation cable, cross-linked polyethylene cable

BS7211 is a British Standard that specifies requirements for thermosetting insulated and thermoplastic oversheathed cables rated up to 450/750V for power and lighting applications. These cables are specifically designed to emit low levels of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire, making them ideal for installations where human safety is paramount.

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on22/12/2025

What is BS7211 Cable?

BS7211 cable, BS7211 LSZH cable, BS 7211 standard, 6242B cable, 6181B cable, 6381B cable, BS7211 twin and earth cable, BS7211 6242B T&E, BS7211 BASEC approved cable,

BS 6708 TYPE 7, 7M, 7S, and 11 are British Standard flexible trailing cables designed specifically for underground mining operations. These cables are suitable for both fixed installation and flexible operation as power supply cables to motors, distribution boards, and similar equipment in coal mining environments.

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on15/12/2025

What is TYPE 7 / 7S / 7M / 11 acc. to BS 6708?

BS 6708 TYPE 7, 7M, 7S, and 11 are British Standard flexible trailing cables designed specifically for underground mining operations. These cables are suitable for both fixed installation and flexible operation as power supply cables to motors, distribution boards, and similar equipment in coal mining environments.