Precision Cable Manufacturing

FR House Wire Cable (FRLS)

Vita Cable FR House Wire is a single-core, flame-retardant PVC insulated copper conductor cable designed for indoor and outdoor wiring applications in residential, commercial, and light industrial installations. Manufactured under strict quality control and fully compliant with IS 694:2010 FRLS standards.

House Wire

Key Features

Flame Retardant PVC Insulation (FRLS grade)
High Copper Purity (99.97%)
Low Smoke Halogen (LSH) Properties
Excellent Flexibility
Superior Durability
BIS Certified & IS/IEC Compliant
Available in all standard sizes (0.5 sqmm to 70 sqmm)

2. Technical Specifications

2.1 Conductor Specifications

Parameter Specification Standard Reference
Conductor Material Electrolytic Grade Copper IS 694:2010
Conductor Type Stranded (Class 2) IS 694:2010
Copper Purity 99.97% minimum IS 694:2010
Cross-Section Range 0.5 sqmm to 70 sqmm ---
Number of Strands Size dependent (7 to 126 wires) IS 694:2010

2.2 Insulation Specifications

Parameter Specification Standard Reference
Insulation Material Flame Retardant PVC (FRLS) IS 694:2010
Insulation Color Red, Black, Yellow, Green, Blue, White, Brown IS 694:2010
Flame Retardancy Grade FRLS (Low Smoke Halogen) IS 694:2010
Operating Temperature -5°C to +90°C continuous IS 694:2010
Insulation Resistance ≥ MΩ/km at 20°C IS 694:2010

2.3 Voltage & Current Ratings (Per IS 694:2010)

Cross Section (sqmm) Rated Voltage Suitable System Voltage Current Rating (Amps @ 60°C) Resistance (Ω/km)
0.5 1100V AC 230V/415V AC 6A 36.0
1.0 1100V AC 230V/415V AC 10A 18.1
1.5 1100V AC 230V/415V AC 15A 12.1
2.5 1100V AC 230V/415V AC 20A 7.41
4.0 1100V AC 230V/415V AC 26A 4.62
6.0 1100V AC 230V/415V AC 34A 3.08
10 1100V AC 230V/415V AC 46A 1.83
16 1100V AC 230V/415V AC 61A 1.15
25 1100V AC 230V/415V AC 80A 0.727
35 1100V AC 230V/415V AC 106A 0.524
50 1100V AC 230V/415V AC 134A 0.387
70 1100V AC 230V/415V AC 171A 0.268

Note: Current ratings are based on IS 694:2010 FRLS standard for single core cables in ambient temperature of 30°C with 30°C rise.

Physical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Outer Diameter Range 1.5 mm (0.5 sqmm) to 8.5 mm (70 sqmm)
Weight Range 2.5 kg/km (0.5 sqmm) to 180 kg/km (70 sqmm)
Minimum Bending Radius 3 × Outer Diameter (at -5°C)
Tensile Strength ≥ 5 MPa (insulation)
Elongation at Break ≥200% (insulation)

3. Standards & Certifications

Manufacturing Standards:

  • IS 694:2010 Single core PVC insulated cables for rated voltages up to and including 450/750V
  • IEC 60227 PVC insulated cables (International Electrotechnical Commission)
  • BIS Certified Bureau of Indian Standards certification
  • ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certified manufacturing

4. Applications

Recommended Uses

  • Residential Wiring: Household installations, distribution boards, lighting and power circuits
  • Commercial & Office: Building wiring, lighting installations, power distribution
  • Light Industrial: Factory wiring, machine control circuits, emergency lighting
  • Safety-Critical: Hospitals, schools, fire-rated building sections