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Cleveland Cable is the UK’s largest stockist of BS5308 / PAS5308 Instrumentation Cables, manufactured to the highest signal and data transmission standards in industrial control and communication systems. These cables are essential for monitoring and controlling electrical equipment, particularly in hazardous and demanding environments such as oil, gas, petrochemical, automation, water treatment, and construction industries.

Though BS5308 has been withdrawn, the Publicly Available Standard PAS 5308 continues to define performance requirements, providing a robust and industry-accepted alternative for high-performance installations.

Instrumentation Cable Standards Overview

• BS5308 / PAS5308 Part 1: PE insulated – used in petrochemical and hazardous industrial areas
• BS5308 / PAS5308 Part 2: PVC insulated – used in general industrial environments like cement, steel, and chemical plants
• Supersedes BS5308 and aligns with BS EN 50288-7 and IEC 60332-3-24 standards

Construction – PAS5308 Instrumentation Cable

Part 1 Type 1 Cable Construction

• Conductor: Solid or Stranded Plain Annealed Copper
• Insulation: Polyethylene (PE)
• Arrangement: Twisted pairs
• Individual or overall Screen: Aluminium/mylar tape with 0.5mm² drain wire
• Bedding & Sheath: PVC or LZSH available
• Sheath Colour: Blue or Black

Part 1 Type 2 Cable Construction

• Conductor: Solid or Stranded Plain Annealed Copper
• Insulation: Polyethylene (PE)
• Arrangement: Twisted pairs
• Individual or overall Screen: Aluminium/mylar tape with 0.5mm² drain wire
• Bedding & Sheath: PVC or LZSH available
• Armour: SWA
• Sheath Colour: Blue or Black

Part 2 Type 1 Cable Construction

• Conductor: Solid or Stranded Plain Annealed Copper
• Insulation: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
• Arrangement: Twisted pairs
• Bedding & Sheath: PVC or LZSH available
• Individual or overall Screen: Aluminium/mylar tape with 0.5mm² drain wire
• Armour (Type 2): Galvanised Steel Wire Armour (SWA)
• Sheath Colour: Blue or Black

Part 2 Type 2 Cable Construction

• Conductor: Solid or Stranded Plain Annealed Copper
• Insulation: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
• Arrangement: Twisted pairs
• Bedding & Sheath: PVC or LZSH available
• Individual or overall Screen: Aluminium/mylar tape with 0.5mm² drain wire
• Armour: Galvanised Steel Wire Armour (SWA)
• Sheath Colour: Blue or Black

Voltage & Performance Specifications

• Voltage Rating: 300/500V
• Temperature Range: -20°C to +65°C
• Minimum Bending Radius: As per manufacturer specification
• Fire Resistance: Flame propagation compliant to IEC 60332-3-24 / BS4066

PAS5308 Cable Range

• Part 1 – Type 1 (Unarmoured): PE Insulation, Overall or Individual Screen, PVC or LSZH Sheath
• Part 1 – Type 2 (Armoured): PE Insulation, Overall or Individual Screen, PE/LSZH Bedding, SWA, PVC or LSZH Sheath
• Part 2 – Type 1 (Unarmoured): PVC Insulation, Overall or Individual Screen, PVC Sheath
• Part 2 – Type 2 (Armoured): PVC Insulation, Overall or Individual Screen, PVC Bedding, SWA, PVC Sheath

Applications – Where PAS5308 Instrumentation Cable Is Used

• Industrial process control systems
• Transmission of analogue and digital signals from sensors or PLCs
• Instrumentation in petrochemical plants and offshore platforms
• Water and waste treatment facilities
• Cement and steel manufacturing
• Control systems for HVAC and BMS
• Oil & gas facilities

Cable Options & Material Variants

• Insulation Types: PE, PVC, XLPE, LSZH
• Sheath Types: PVC, LSZH
• Screening: Aluminium/polyester tape with drain wire, copper braid optional
• Armour Options: Galvanised steel wire for mechanical protection

Technical Compliance & Standards

• Design: PAS 5308
• Construction: BS EN 50265
• Conductors: BS EN 50266
• Flame Propagation: IEC 60332-3-24, BS4066 Part 1 & 3

Why Choose Cleveland Cable?

• UK’s largest supplier of Instrumentation BS 5308 / PAS5308 cable
• Wide stock availability of all variants
• Certified to British and European standards
• Fast delivery across the UK and internationally
• In-house BSI-accredited testing lab for quality control
• Expert support tailored to industrial control applications

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