Orbit – Silicon Rubber Cable – Mehta Electric Corporation

Orbit – Single Core Flexible Cable

Application

ORBIT RR-E, IS 9968-1 tinned copper conductor, EPR insulated and HOFR elastomer sheathed cable conforming to IS 9968-1 is designed to use for fixed wiring, single phase or three phase (earthed or unearthed) system for rated voltage up to and including 1100 V. These cables may be used on DC system for rated voltage grade 1500 V to earth. Suitable to use in elevator, lifts, cranes, mines, heater leads and electric iron leads etc.

Voltage Rating

1100 V

Operation Temperature

Fixed: -40˚C to 90°C
Maximum short circuit temperature: 250°C

Construction

Annealed tinned electrolytic grade copper conductor to IS 8130, class 5
Insulated with elastomeric compound IE 2 (EPR) to IS 6380.
Sheathed with HOFR elastomer as per IS 6380.

Bending Radius

Fixed installation 12 x Overall Diameter
Occasional 10 x Overall Diameter

Standard and References

IS 8130:2013
IS 6380:1984*
IS 9968:1988

Test Voltage

3000 V AC

Compliance

Conductor resistance test: IS 8130
Covering resistance test: IS 6380:1984*
Flammability: IEC 60332-1-2

Advantages and Disadvantages

Good Resistance To Ozone.
Very good water absorption properties.
Impermeable For The Majority Of The General Gas.
Offer outstanding resistant to oils and other substances.
Have exceptional abrasion resistance and weathering resistance.
Not Recommended For Use In Alcohols, Esters, Or Among The Aromatic Solution.
Be Exposed To Animal Or Vegetable Oil Or Chemicals In The Oxidizable Condition.
Difficult to handle during manufacturing because of its tendency to trap air, blister.

Orbit – Silicon Rubber Cable