AS/NZS 3191:2003

1 - AS/NZS 3191:2003 ELECTRIC FLEXIBLE CORDS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
7 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND APPLICATION
7 - 1.1 SCOPE
7 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
8 - 1.3 DEFINITIONS
8 - 1.3.1 Approximate value
8 - 1.3.2 Core
8 - 1.3.3 Direction of lay
8 - 1.3.4 Flexible cord
8 - 1.3.5 Multicore cord
8 - 1.3.6 Pitch circle diameter
8 - 1.3.7 Routine tests
8 - 1.3.8 Sample tests
8 - 1.3.9 Type tests
9 - 1.3.10 Voltage designation
9 - 1.4 VOLTAGE DESIGNATION
10 - SECTION 2 THERMOPLASTIC PVC OR CROSSLINKED ELASTOMER INSULATED FLEXIBLE CORDS
10 - 2.1 CONDUCTORS
10 - 2.2 INSULATION
10 - 2.2.1 Material
10 - 2.2.2 Application
10 - 2.2.3 Thickness
11 - 2.2.4 Core identification
11 - 2.3 LAY-UP OF CORES
11 - 2.4 FILLERS AND BINDERS
11 - 2.5 SCREENS
12 - 2.6 SHEATH
12 - 2.6.1 Material
12 - 2.6.2 Application
12 - 2.6.3 Thickness
12 - 2.6.4 Colour
12 - 2.7 NON-METALLIC BRAID
12 - 2.8 MARKING
12 - 2.8.1 Information to be marked
13 - 2.8.2 Means of marking
13 - 2.8.3 Marking of packaging
13 - 2.9 TESTS
13 - 2.10 CONSTRUCTION AND DIMENSIONS
13 - 2.10.1 General
16 - 2.10.2 Construction of 250/250 V thermoplastic PVC insulated, unsheathed, parallel-webbed 2-core flat flexible cords
17 - 2.10.3 Construction of 250/250 V thermoplastic PVC insulated and sheathed, light duty 2-core flat, and 2- or 3-core...
18 - 2.10.4 Construction of 250/440 V thermoplastic PVC insulated and sheathed, ordinary duty 2-core flat flexible cords
19 - 2.10.5 Construction of 250/440 V thermoplastic PVC insulated and sheathed, ordinary duty 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-core circular...
20 - 2.10.6 Construction of 0.6/1 kV thermoplastic PVC insulated and sheathed, heavy duty single-core flexible cords
21 - 2.10.7 Construction of 250/440 V ordinary duty or 0.6/1 kV heavy duty thermoplastic PVC insulated, unsheathed single...
22 - 2.10.8 Construction of 0.6/1 kV thermoplastic PVC insulated and sheathed, heavy duty 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-core circular...
23 - 2.10.9 Construction of 250/440 V thermoplastic PVC insulated, sheathed, screened and overall sheathed ordinary duty 2...
24 - 2.10.10 Construction of 250/250 V crosslinked elastomer insulated, unsheathed single-core flexible cords
25 - 2.10.11 Construction of 250/440 V crosslinked elastomer insulated and sheathed ordinary duty 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-core...
26 - 2.10.12 Construction of 0.6/1 kV crosslinked elastomer insulated and sheathed, heavy duty single-core flexible cords
27 - 2.10.13 Construction of 0.6/1 kV crosslinked elastomer insulated and sheathed, heavy duty 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-core circular...
28 - 2.10.14 Construction of 250/250 V crosslinked elastomer insulated, textile braided 2- and 3-core flexible cords
29 - 2.10.15 Construction of 250/440 V crosslinked elastomer insulated, sheathed, screened and overall sheathed 2-, 3- and 4...
30 - 2.10.16 Construction of 250/440 V R°S°150 crosslinked elastomer insulated and GP°150°S sheathed ordinary duty 2- and 3...
31 - 2.10.17 Construction of 250/250 V R°S°150 crosslinked elastomer insulated, glass fibre braided, single-, 2- and 3-core...
32 - SECTION 3 CROSSLINKED PVC INSULATED FLEXIBLE CORDS
32 - 3.1 CONDUCTORS
32 - 3.2 INSULATION
32 - 3.2.1 Material
32 - 3.2.2 Application
32 - 3.2.3 Thickness
32 - 3.2.4 Core identification
32 - 3.3 LAY-UP OF CORES
33 - 3.4 FILLERS AND BINDERS
33 - 3.5 SHEATH
33 - 3.5.1 Material
33 - 3.5.2 Application
33 - 3.5.3 Thickness
33 - 3.5.4 Colour
33 - 3.6 TEXTILE BRAID
33 - 3.7 MARKING
33 - 3.7.1 Information to be marked
33 - 3.7.2 Means of marking
34 - 3.7.3 Marking of packaging
34 - 3.8 TESTS
34 - 3.9 CONSTRUCTION AND DIMENSIONS
34 - 3.9.1 General
36 - 3.9.2 Construction of 250/440 V crosslinked PVC insulated and sheathed, ordinary duty 2-core flat flexible cords
37 - 3.9.3 Construction of 250/250 V crosslinked PVC insulated and sheathed, light duty 2-core flat, and 2- or 3-core...
38 - 3.9.4 Construction of 250/440 V crosslinked PVC insulated and sheathed, ordinary duty 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-core circular...
39 - 3.9.5 Construction of 250/250 V crosslinked PVC insulated, textile braided 2- and 3- core flexible cords
40 - SECTION 4 THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER INSULATED FLEXIBLE CORDS (FOR NEW ZEALAND USE ONLY)
40 - 4.1 GENERAL
40 - 4.2 CONDUCTORS
40 - 4.3 INSULATION
40 - 4.3.1 Material
40 - 4.3.2 Application
40 - 4.3.3 Thickness
40 - 4.3.4 Core identification
41 - 4.4 LAY-UP OF CORES
41 - 4.5 FILLERS AND BINDERS
41 - 4.6 SCREENS
41 - 4.7 SHEATH
41 - 4.7.1 Material
41 - 4.7.2 Application
41 - 4.7.3 Thickness
41 - 4.7.4 Colour
41 - 4.8 MARKING
41 - 4.8.1 Information to be marked
41 - 4.8.2 Means of marking
42 - 4.8.3 Marking of packaging
42 - 4.9 TESTS
42 - 4.10 CONSTRUCTION AND DIMENSIONS
42 - 4.10.1 General
44 - 4.10.2 Construction of 250/440 V thermoplastic elastomer insulated and sheathed, ordinary duty 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-core...
45 - 4.10.3 Construction of 250/440 V thermoplastic elastomer insulated, sheathed, screened and overall sheathed 2-, 3- and 4...
46 - SECTION 5 GLASS FIBRE INSULATED FLEXIBLE CORDS
46 - 5.1 CONDUCTORS
46 - 5.2 INSULATION
46 - 5.2.1 Material
46 - 5.2.2 Application
46 - 5.2.3 Thickness
46 - 5.2.4 Core identification
47 - 5.3 LAY-UP OF CORES
47 - 5.4 FILLERS
47 - 5.5 GLASS FIBRE PROTECTIVE BRAID
47 - 5.6 MARKING
47 - 5.6.1 Information to be marked
47 - 5.6.2 Means of marking
47 - 5.6.3 Marking of packaging
48 - 5.7 TESTS
48 - 5.8 CONSTRUCTION AND DIMENSIONS
48 - 5.8.1 General
50 - 5.8.2 Construction of 0.6/1 kV glass fibre insulated and glass braid protected single-, 2- and 3-core flexible cords
51 - 5.8.3 Construction of 0.6/1 kV glass fibre insulated, unprotected, single-core flexible cords
52 - APPENDIX A - PURCHASING GUIDELINES
53 - APPENDIX B - AS/NZS 3191 REPLACEMENT CORDS FOR IEC CORDS
54 - APPENDIX C - TEST FOR RESISTANCE TO HEAT OF TEXTILE BRAIDS
54 - C1 GENERAL
54 - C2 APPARATUS
54 - C3 SAMPLE
54 - C4 PREPARATION
54 - C5 TEST PROCEDURE
54 - C6 CRITERIA

Specifies construction, dimensions and test requirements for flexible cords insulated with thermoplastic or cross-linked PVC; thermoplastic or cross-linked elastomers; or glass fibre for working voltages up to and including 250/250 volt, 250/440 V or 0.6/1 kV.

This Standard specifies construction, dimensions and tests for flexible cords insulated with thermoplastic or crosslinked PVC, thermoplastic or crosslinked elastomers, or glass fibre which, dependent on cord type, are designed for working voltages up to and including 250/250 V, 250/440 V or 0.6/1 kV. Compliance with this Standard does not necessarily imply suitability for end use. End applications shall be considered to ensure appropriate cord selection. NOTES: 1 This Standard is intended to apply only to flexible cords of the types and sizes which are included. It is not intended, however, that other types or sizes of flexible cord should be precluded from use, and regulatory authorities will consider the issue of a Certificate of Suitability for connection to the supply mains under the non-declared scheme for other types and sizes as they are developed. Any application for such certification should be accompanied by a description of the flexible cord. 2 Purchasing guidelines are contained in Appendix A. 3 The AS/NZS 3350 series of appliance Standards, nominates flexible cords to IEC 60227 and IEC 60245. Appendix B will facilitate the selection of cords to AS/NZS 3191, which should replace the designated IEC cords. 4 AS/NZS 3008.1 should be referenced to ensure correct flexible cord selection for the intended application.

First published as part of AS C50-1928.
Second edition AS C50-1939.
AS C116 first published 1941.
AS C130 first published 1941.
AS (E)C502 first published 1943.
AS C50-1939, AS C116-1941, AS C130-1941 and AS (E)C501-1943 revised, amalgamated and redesignated in part as AS C116-1950.
AS C147 first published 1950.
Third edition C116-1955.
Second edition AS C147-1955.
AS C158 first published 1959.
AS C177 first published 1964.
Second edition AS C158-1965.
AS C178 first published 1966.Fourth edition AS C116-1967.
Third edition AS C147-1967.
Fourth edition AS C147-1969.
Fifth edition AS C116-1970.
AS C186 first published 1970.
Sixth edition AS C116-1972.
Fifth edition AS C147-1972.
AS C116-1972, AS C147-1972, AS C158-1965, AS C177-1964, AS C178-1966 and AS C186-1970 revised, amalgamated and redesignated in part as AS 3191-1974.
Second edition AS 3191-1981.
Third edition AS 3191-1991.
Fourth edition AS 3191-1994.
AS 3191-1994 jointly revised and designated as AS/NZS 3191:1996.
Sixth edition 2003.