IEC 60227-5:2024

IEC 60227-5 ®
Edition 4.0 2024-02
REDLINE VERSION
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
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Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including
450/750 V –
Part 5: Flexible cables (cords)

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IEC 60227-5 ®
Edition 4.0 2024-02
REDLINE VERSION
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
colour
inside
Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including
450/750 V –
Part 5: Flexible cables (cords)
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
ICS 29.060.20 ISBN 978-2-8322-8370-7

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5
INTRODUCTION . 2
1 General .
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 8
3 Terms and definitions . 10
4 Flat tinsel cord . 10
4.1 Code designation . 10
4.2 Rated voltage . 10
4.3 Construction . 10
4.3.1 Conductors . 10
4.3.2 Insulation . 10
4.3.3 Assembly of cores . 11
4.3.4 Overall dimensions . 11
4.4 Tests . 11
4.4.1 General . 11
4.4.2 Bending test . 11
4.4.3 Drop test . 11
4.5 Guidance on use . 11
5 (Vacant) . 12
6 Cord for indoor decorative lighting chains . 12
6.1 Code designation . 12
6.2 Rated voltage . 12
6.3 Construction . 12
6.3.1 Conductors . 12
6.3.2 Insulation . 13
6.3.3 Cord identification . 13
6.3.4 Overall diameter . 13
6.4 Tests . 13
6.4.1 General . 13
4.4.2 Long term resistance of insulation to d.c. .
6.4.2 (Vacant) . 13
6.5 Guidance on use . 14
7 Light polyvinyl chloride sheathed cord . 15
7.1 Code designation . 15
7.2 Rated voltage . 15
7.3 Construction . 15
7.3.1 Conductors . 15
7.3.2 Insulation . 16
7.3.3 Assembly of cores . 16
7.3.4 Sheath . 16
7.3.5 Overall dimensions . 16
7.4 Tests . 16
7.4.1 General . 16
7.4.2 Flexing test . 16
7.5 Guidance on use . 16

8 Ordinary polyvinyl chloride sheathed cord . 18
8.1 Code designation . 18
8.2 Rated voltage . 19
8.3 Construction . 19
8.3.1 Conductors . 19
8.3.2 Insulation . 19
8.3.3 Assembly of cores and fillers, if any . 19
8.3.4 Sheath . 19
8.3.5 Overall dimensions . 19
8.4 Tests . 20
8.4.1 General . 20
8.4.2 Flexing test . 20
8.5 Guidance on use . 20
9 Heat-resistant light PVC-sheathed cord for a maximum conductor temperature of
90 °C . 23
9.1 Code designation . 23
9.2 Rated voltage . 23
9.3 Construction . 23
9.3.1 Conductors . 23
9.3.2 Insulation . 23
9.3.3 Assembly of cores . 23
9.3.4 Sheath . 23
9.3.5 Overall dimensions . 23
9.4 Tests . 24
9.4.1 General . 24
9.4.2 Flexing test . 24
9.5 Guidance on use . 24
10 Heat-resistant ordinary PVC-sheathed cord for a maximum conductor temperature
of 90 °C . 26
10.1 Code designation . 26
10.2 Rated voltage . 26
10.3 Construction . 26
10.3.1 Conductors . 26
10.3.2 Insulation . 26
10.3.3 Assembly of cores and fillers, if any . 26
10.3.4 Sheath . 27
10.3.5 Overall dimensions . 27
10.4 Tests . 28
10.4.1 General . 28
10.4.2 Flexing test . 28
10.5 Guidance on use . 28
Bibliography . 28

Table 1 – General data for type 60227 IEC 41 . 11
Table 2 – Tests for type 60227 IEC 41 . 12
Table 3 – General data for type 60227 IEC 43 . 14
Table 4 – Tests for type 60227 IEC 43 . 15

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Table 5 – Mass of weight and diamet
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