AS/NZS 3191:2008

1 - AS/NZS 3191:2008 ELECTRIC FLEXIBLE CORDS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND APPLICATION
6 - 1.1 SCOPE
6 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 - 1.3 DEFINITIONS
7 - 1.3.1 Approximate value
7 - 1.3.2 Core
7 - 1.3.3 Direction of lay
7 - 1.3.4 Flexible cord
7 - 1.3.5 Multicore cord
7 - 1.3.6 Pitch circle diameter
8 - 1.3.7 Routine tests
8 - 1.3.8 Sample tests
8 - 1.3.9 Type tests
8 - 1.3.10 Voltage designation
8 - 1.4 VOLTAGE DESIGNATION AND DUTY RATING
9 - SECTION 2 CONSTRUCTION
9 - 2.1 CONDUCTORS
9 - 2.2 INSULATION
9 - 2.2.1 Material
9 - 2.2.2 Application
9 - 2.2.3 Thickness
13 - 2.2.4 Core identification
13 - 2.3 LAY-UP OF CORES
13 - 2.4 FILLERS AND BINDERS
14 - 2.5 SCREENS
14 - 2.6 SHEATH
14 - 2.6.1 Material
14 - 2.6.2 Application
15 - 2.6.3 Thickness
15 - 2.6.4 Colour
15 - 2.7 NON-METALLIC BRAID
15 - 2.8 MARKING
15 - 2.8.1 Information to be marked
15 - 2.8.2 Means of marking
16 - 2.8.3 Marking of packaging
16 - 2.9 TESTS
18 - 2.10 CONSTRUCTION
18 - 2.10.1 General
18 - 2.10.2 Construction of 250/250 V light duty, cross-linked elastomer insulated, unsheathed single-core flexible cords
18 - 2.10.3 Construction of 250/250 V light duty, thermoplastic PVC insulated, unsheathed, parallel-webbed 2-core flat...
18 - 2.10.4 Construction of 250/250 V light duty, cross-linked or thermoplastic PVC insulated and sheathed, 2-core flat, and...
18 - 2.10.5 Construction of 250/250 V light duty, cross-linked elastomer or cross-linked PVC insulated, textile braided 2...
18 - 2.10.6 Construction of 250/250 V light duty, R-S-150 cross-linked elastomer insulated, glass fibre braided, single-, 2...
19 - 2.10.7 Construction of 250/440 V ordinary duty, thermoplastic PVC insulated, unsheathed single-core flexible cords
19 - 2.10.8 Construction of 250/440 V ordinary duty, thermoplastic or cross-linked PVC insulated and sheathed, 2-core flat...
19 - 2.10.9 Construction of 250/440 V ordinary duty, thermoplastic or cross-linked PVC and cross-linked elastomer insulated...
19 - 2.10.10 Construction of 250/440 V ordinary duty, R°S°150 cross°linked elastomer insulated and GP°150°S sheathed 2- and 3...
19 - 2.10.11 Construction of 250/440 V ordinary duty, thermoplastic or cross-linked PVC or cross-linked elastomer insulated...
19 - 2.10.12 Construction of 0.6/1 kV heavy duty, thermoplastic PVC insulated, unsheathed single-core flexible cords
20 - 2.10.13 Construction of 0.6/1 kV heavy duty, thermoplastic PVC, cross-linked polyolefin or cross-linked elastomer...
21 - APPENDIX A - PURCHASING GUIDELINES
22 - APPENDIX B - AS/NZS 3191 REPLACEMENT CORDS FOR IEC CORDS
23 - APPENDIX C - TEST FOR RESISTANCE TO HEAT OF TEXTILE BRAIDS
23 - C1 GENERAL
23 - C2 APPARATUS
23 - C3 SAMPLE
23 - C4 PREPARATION
23 - C5 TEST PROCEDURE
23 - C6 CRITERIA

Specifies construction, dimensions and tests for flexible cords insulated with thermoplastic or cross-linked PVC, cross-linked elastomers, or cross-linked polyolefin which, dependent on cord type, are designed for working voltages up to and including 250/250 volt, 250/440V or 0.6/1kV.

This Standard specifies construction, dimensions and tests for flexible cords insulated with thermoplastic or cross-linked PVC, cross-linked elastomers, or cross-linked polyolefin 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 need to 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 and AS/NZS 60335 series of appliance Standards, nominate flexible cords to IEC 60227 and IEC 60245. Appendix B will facilitate the selection of cords to this Standard, 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 in respect of current ratings.

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.
Seventh edition 2008.
Reconfirmed 2019. Originated as part of AS C50-1928, AS C116-1941, AS C130-1941 and AS (E) C502-1943. Previous edition AS/NZS 3191:2003. Seventh edition 2008.