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Overview 概述

British Standard BS8436 specifies requirements for multicore electric cables with low emissions of smoke and corrosive gases when subjected to fire. The standard covers 2-core, 3-core, and 4-core cables with an uninsulated full-size circuit protective conductor of tinned annealed copper and metallic screening. These cables are specifically designed for use in building voids, partitions and walls where there is a risk of damage or penetration from nails, screw fixings, and similar fasteners.

英國標準BS8436規定了在火災中煙霧和腐蝕性氣體排放量低的多芯電纜的要求。該標準涵蓋2芯、3芯和4芯電纜,具有鍍錫退火銅的非絕緣全尺寸電路保護導體和金屬屏蔽。這些電纜專門設計用於建築空腔、隔牆和牆壁內,這些地方存在被釘子、螺絲固定件和類似緊固件損壞或穿透的風險。

BS7671 Compliance | BS7671合規性

Cables manufactured to BS8436 meet the 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations BS 7671 sections 522.6.202 to 522.6.204, which relate to concealed cables installed at a depth of less than 50mm. This ensures compliance with current UK electrical installation requirements.

按照BS8436製造的電纜符合《佈線規程》BS 7671第18版第522.6.202至522.6.204節的要求,這些條款涉及安裝深度小於50mm的隱蔽電纜。這確保符合當前英國電氣安裝要求。

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Key Safety Features 主要安全特性

BS8436 cables are engineered to be electrically fail-safe in the event they are penetrated by a nail or screw. The standard requires cables to pass a nail penetration test six times while maintaining functionality on each occasion. This critical safety feature protects building occupants and prevents electrical hazards during construction and renovation work.

BS8436電纜經過工程設計,在被釘子或螺絲穿透時能夠實現電氣故障安全。該標準要求電纜通過六次釘子穿透測試,並在每次測試中保持功能。這一關鍵安全特性保護建築物內人員並防止施工和翻新工作期間的電氣危險。

6× Nail Penetration Test

Must pass nail penetration test six consecutive times while maintaining circuit functionality.必須連續六次通過釘子穿透測試,同時保持電路功能。

Low Smoke Zero Halogen

LSZH sheathing reduces smoke emissions and eliminates corrosive halogen gases during fire.低煙無鹵護套減少煙霧排放,消除火災期間的腐蝕性鹵素氣體。

Metallic Screen Protection

Metallic or laminated tape provides electrical and mechanical protection for concealed installations.金屬或層壓帶為隱蔽安裝提供電氣和機械保護。

CPR Compliant

Designed for fixed building installations, fully compliant with Construction Products Regulation.專為建築固定安裝設計,完全符合建築產品法規。

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Cable Construction 電纜結構

BS8436 specifies the protective metallic or laminated metallic tape screen to be applied longitudinally or helically (or as a combination of the two), with the metallic side of the tape in direct contact with the uninsulated circuit protective conductor. The sheathing must have low smoke zero halogen properties, reducing smoke emissions when subjected to fire and eliminating halogens such as chlorine gas.

BS8436規定保護性金屬或層壓金屬帶屏蔽應縱向或螺旋形(或兩者組合)敷設,帶的金屬側與非絕緣電路保護導體直接接觸。護套必須具有低煙無鹵特性,在火災中減少煙霧排放並消除氯氣等鹵素。

Standard Construction Requirements 標準結構要求

Insulated Conductor 絕緣導體
Plain or tinned annealed copper (Class 1, 2 or 5)純銅或鍍錫退火銅(1類、2類或5類)
Circuit Protective Conductor 電路保護導體
Tinned annealed copper (uninsulated, same class as insulated conductor)鍍錫退火銅(非絕緣,與絕緣導體同類)
Insulation 絕緣
EI5, GP4, GP6 or GP8EI5、GP4、GP6或GP8
Screen 屏蔽
One or more metallic or laminated metallic tape(s)一層或多層金屬或層壓金屬帶
Outer Sheath 外護套
Type LTS 3 (conforming to BS7655-6.1)LTS 3型(符合BS7655-6.1)

BS 8436 LSZH Cable Specific Construction BS 8436低煙無鹵電纜具體結構

Voltage Rating 額定電壓
Uo/U 300/500V
Temperature Rating 溫度範圍
Fixed installation: -25°C to +90°C固定安裝:-25°C至+90°C
Minimum Bending Radius 最小彎曲半徑
Fixed: 6 × overall diameter固定:6倍外徑
Conductor 導體
Class 2 stranded copper (Class 1 solid available on request)2類絞合銅(可按要求提供1類實心)
Insulation 絕緣
XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene)交聯聚乙烯(XLPE)
Circuit Protective Conductor 電路保護導體
Tinned copper鍍錫銅
Screen 屏蔽
Tubed aluminium管狀鋁
Sheath 護套
LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen)低煙無鹵(LSZH)
Outer Sheath Colour 外護套顏色
White (other colours available on request)白色(可按要求提供其他顏色)
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Core Colour Coding 線芯顏色編碼

BS8436 specifies standard core identification colours for different cable configurations. The colour coding ensures correct identification of conductors during installation and maintenance.

BS8436規定了不同電纜配置的標準線芯識別顏色。顏色編碼確保在安裝和維護期間正確識別導體。

2-Core + Earth 2芯+接地
Brown, Blue or Brown, Brown
棕色、藍色 或 棕色、棕色
3-Core + Earth 3芯+接地
Brown, Black, Grey
棕色、黑色、灰色
4-Core + Earth 4芯+接地
Blue, Brown, Black, Grey
藍色、棕色、黑色、灰色
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Cable Dimensions 電纜尺寸

BS8436 300/500V Cable Dimensions and Weight 電纜尺寸與重量
Part No. 型號Cores 芯數CSA mm²Overall Diameter mm 外徑Weight kg/km 重量
A6FG02010217.171
A6FG0201521.5888
A6FG0202522.59127
A6FG020402410.4181
A6FG03010317.585
A6FG0301531.58.5112
A6FG0302532.59.4154
A6FG030403411.2230
A6FG04010418.3107
A6FG0401541.59.4139
A6FG0402542.510.5191
A6FG040404412.4285
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Conductor Specifications 導體規格

Conductor Resistance at 20°C 20°C導體電阻
Nominal CSA mm² 標稱截面積Maximum Resistance at 20°C Ω/km 最大電阻
118.1
1.512.1
2.57.41
44.61
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Current Carrying Capacity 載流量

Clipped Direct Current Rating (Amps) 載流量(安培)
Based on BS7671 Table 4D2 (70°C max conductor temp) 基於BS7671表4D2(導體最高溫度70°C)
CSA mm²Single Phase AC/DC 單相交流/直流 (A)Three Phase AC 三相交流 (A)
11513.5
1.519.517.5
2.52724
43632
Important Notes | 重要說明

Current ratings are from BS7671 Table 4D2 (70°C max conductor operating temperature). However, these cables can operate at 90°C, allowing higher ratings from Table 4E2 if connected equipment is suitable for the higher temperature.

載流量來自BS7671表4D2(導體最高工作溫度70°C)。然而,這些電纜可在90°C下運行,如果連接設備適合更高溫度,則可使用表4E2的更高載流量。

Voltage Drop 電壓降
CSA mm²DC mV/A/mSingle Phase AC mV/A/m 單相交流Three Phase AC mV/A/m 三相交流
1444438
1.5292925
2.5181815
411119.5
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Protective Device Requirements 保護裝置要求

BS8436 cables require specific protective devices to ensure safe operation. The protective devices must be compatible with the cable’s let-through energy (I²t) ratings to prevent damage during fault conditions.

BS8436電纜需要特定的保護裝置以確保安全運行。保護裝置必須與電纜的通過能量(I²t)額定值相容,以防止故障條件下的損壞。

Protective Device Types保護裝置類型
  • MCB Type MCB類型Type B to BS EN 60898
  • RCBO Type RCBO類型Type B to BS EN 61009-1
Maximum Let-Through Energy (I²t)最大通過能量
  • 1.0mm² & 1.5mm² Cable42,000 A²s
  • 2.5mm² & 4.0mm² Cable60,000 A²s
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Standards Compliance 標準符合性

Primary Standard主要標準
  • Cable Standard 電纜標準BS 8436
  • Wiring Regulations 佈線規程BS 7671 (18th Ed)
  • Sections 適用條款522.6.202-522.6.204
Flame Retardant阻燃標準
  • Single Cable Test 單根電纜測試IEC/EN 60332-1-2
Low Smoke Halogen Free低煙無鹵標準
  • Halogen Content 鹵素含量IEC/EN 60754-1/2
  • Smoke Emission 煙霧排放IEC/EN 61034-1/2
Sheath Standard護套標準
  • Sheath Type 護套類型LTS 3
  • Reference 參考BS 7655-6.1
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Applications 應用場景

BS8436 cables are specifically designed for concealed installation scenarios where there is a risk of accidental penetration. These applications include residential, commercial, and industrial buildings where cables need to be installed in walls, partitions, and voids at depths less than 50mm.

BS8436電纜專門設計用於存在意外穿透風險的隱蔽安裝場景。這些應用包括住宅、商業和工業建築,其中電纜需要安裝在深度小於50mm的牆壁、隔牆和空腔內。

Residential Buildings

Concealed wiring in domestic walls and partitions.家庭牆壁和隔牆中的隱蔽佈線。

Commercial Premises

Office buildings, retail spaces, and public facilities.辦公樓、零售空間和公共設施。

Building Voids

Ceiling voids, floor voids, and service risers.天花板空腔、地板空腔和服務豎井。

Partition Walls

Stud walls and lightweight partitions in modern construction.現代建築中的龍骨牆和輕質隔牆。

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References & Resources 參考資料與資源

Industry Reference 行業參考

For additional technical specifications and professional support for BS8436 standard cables in building installation applications:

有關建築安裝應用中BS8436標準電纜的更多技術規格和專業支持:

Feichun Cable – BS8436 Building Installation Cable Solutions — Professional manufacturer specializing in LSZH screened cables with nail penetration resistance for concealed building installations, fully compliant with BS7671 18th Edition requirements.

BS8436 cables represent an important advancement in building installation safety. The combination of metallic screening, LSZH properties, and nail penetration resistance makes these cables the preferred choice for modern construction projects where concealed wiring at shallow depths is required. When specifying, always ensure compliance with BS7671 and appropriate protective device selection.

BS8436電纜代表了建築安裝安全的重要進步。金屬屏蔽、低煙無鹵特性和釘子穿透耐受性的結合使這些電纜成為需要淺深度隱蔽佈線的現代建築項目的首選。在指定時,始終確保符合BS7671並選擇適當的保護裝置。

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