Quality & standards

What makes a Newtek wire safe

The difference between a good wire and a dangerous one is invisible once it is in the wall. This is what we do so you never have to find out.

Process

What goes into every coil

1
The copper
Bare copper of more than 99.95% purity, which gives the finished conductor 101% IACS conductivity.
2
The conductor
Fine strands bunched into class 5 flexible conductors to IS 8130. Conductor resistance is the governing criterion.
3
The insulation
A compound for each grade: heat-resistant flame-retardant PVC for Shock Free, FR-LSH for Fire Free, halogen-free for Home Shield.
4
The coil
Every box is marked with size, grade, length and standard, and packed in 90, 180 or 200 m coils.

Tested properties

Heat resistant
Higher current-carrying capacity before the insulation softens.
Anti-termite, anti-rodent
Treated insulation, certified by CPRI.
High insulation resistance
HIR compound, certified by CPRI.
RoHS compliant
Restricted substances within RoHS limits, certified by Bureau Veritas.

Standards

IS 694	PVC insulated unsheathed and sheathed cables, up to and including 1100 V
IS 8130	Conductors for insulated electric cables and flexible cords
IS 7098 (Part 1)	XLPE insulated PVC sheathed cables, up to and including 1100 V
IS 7098 (Part 2)	XLPE insulated PVC sheathed cables, 3.3 kV to 33 kV
IS 17048	Halogen-free flame-retardant cables
EN 50618	Electric cables for photovoltaic systems

Marks

Ask our sales team for test certificates and compliance documents for the products you are buying.