0361TQ BS 638 Orange Welding Cable
The 0361TQ BS 638 Orange Welding Cable is a premium, heavy-duty flexible welding cable engineered for demanding welding and high-current applications. It features finely stranded class 5 bare copper conductors for exceptional flexibility and high conductivity, EPR (ethylene propylene rubber) insulation for superior dielectric strength and heat resistance (90°C continuous, 200°C short-term), and a tough chlorinated sulphonated polyethylene (CSP) or polychloroprene (PCP/neoprene) outer sheath in high-visibility orange providing excellent oil resistance, flame retardancy (IEC 60332-1), abrasion/tear resistance, and weatherproofing. Compliant with BS 638 standard and rated 450/750V, it supports high current loads, tight bending radii, and reliable performance in harsh industrial environments. The 0361TQ Orange is ideal for welding machines, electrode holders, earth returns, and portable power connections where durability, flexibility, visibility, and safety are essential.
- Voltage Rating 100V (450V for non-welding applications)
- Temperature Rating Flexed: -20ºC to +85°C
- Minimum Bending Radius Flexed: 6 x overall diameter
Construction
Technical Specifications
Quality Control
Application
Construction
0361TQ BS 638 Orange Welding Cable Constrution
Conductor
16mm² to 95mm² : Class 6 extra flexible copper conductor
120mm² and above: Class 5 flexible copper conductor
120mm² and above: Class 5 flexible copper conductor
Insulation
EPR (Ethylene Propylene Rubber)
Sheath
HOFR (Heat and Oil Resistant and Flame Retardant)
Sheath Colour
Orange
Manufacturer Standard
BS638 Part 4 (withdrawn), EN 60228
Flame retardant
IEC/EN 60332-1-2
Separator
PET (Polyester Tape)
Application
The 0361TQ BS 638 Orange Welding Cable is used to transmit high current from welding machines to welding tools, ensuring stable welding operations. It is suitable for flexible use with manual or automatic spot and wire welding equipment in assembly lines, machine tool manufacturing, automotive, and shipbuilding industries.
Technical Specifications
0361TQ BS 638 Orange Welding Cable
0361TQ BS 638 Orange Welding Cable Data Sheet
| Conductor Class | Nominal Cross Sectional Area mm² |
Total Radial Thickness of Covering mm |
Nominal Overall Diameter mm |
Nominal Weight kg/km |
| 1 | 16 | 2 | 9.7 | 215 |
| 1 | 25 | 2 | 11.2 | 305 |
| 1 | 35 | 2 | 12.4 | 400 |
| 1 | 50 | 2 | 14.3 | 587 |
| 1 | 70 | 2.2 | 16.3 | 775 |
| 1 | 95 | 2.4 | 18.6 | 1040 |
| 1 | 120 | 2.6 | 20.3 | 1256 |
| 1 | 150 | 2.8 | 22.6 | 1360 |
| 1 | 185 | 3 | 24.7 | 1875 |
Quality Control
0361TQ BS 638 Orange Welding Cable
Raw Material Test
Raw Material Test for 0361TQ BS 638 Orange Welding Cable ensures compliance with BS 638 and heavy-duty welding performance. The rigorous process includes: Supplier Certification Review: Verify class 5 bare copper conductors meet BS 6360/EN 60228 for purity (>99.9% Cu), stranding, and conductivity; EPR insulation and CSP/PCP neoprene sheath compounds certified to BS 638 for electrical/mechanical properties. Conductor Analysis: Test copper for tensile strength (>200 MPa), elongation (>20%), conductivity (≥97% IACS), and surface quality to ensure flexibility and corrosion resistance under welding heat.Sheath Compound Evaluation: Orange CSP/neoprene sheath tested for oil resistance (EN 60811), flame retardancy (IEC 60332-1), abrasion/tear strength, ozone/UV resistance (EN 50396), color fastness, and mechanical protection for welding environments.
Process inspection
Process Inspection during manufacturing of 0361TQ BS 638 Orange Welding Cable maintains precision for heavy-duty welding performance. Steps include: Outer Sheath Extrusion: Extrude orange CSP/neoprene sheath; real-time checks on thickness, surface finish, adhesion, color uniformity, and integration. Continuous Monitoring: Track conductor resistance, insulation integrity, overall diameter, and sheath properties throughout. Parameter Adjustment & Sampling: Optimize extrusion temperature/speed; frequent samples tested for dielectric strength, oil resistance, and mechanical properties, deviations corrected immediately. Quality Control: Verify surface uniformity, orange color consistency, and no defects for welding abrasion resistance. This ensures the final 0361TQ BS 638 Orange Welding Cable achieves superior dielectric performance, flexibility, and resistance to heat/mechanical stress for reliable welding use.
Finished Product
Finished Product Test confirms the 0361TQ BS 638 Orange Welding Cable meets BS 638 standards before shipment. The procedure includes: Visual & Dimensional Inspection: Examine full length for defects, uniformity, markings, orange color consistency, and measure outer diameter/weight per meter. Electrical Tests: DC resistance, insulation resistance (>1000 MΩ·km), high-voltage withstand (4kV/5 min), and dielectric strength verification. Mechanical Evaluation: Bending radius (4–6× OD), tensile strength, abrasion, tear, and crush resistance tested. Sheath & Insulation Performance: Oil immersion, flame retardancy (IEC 60332-1), thermal aging (90°C/168h), and moisture resistance verified. Thermal & Environmental Validation: Short-term 200°C withstand, ozone resistance, and flexibility at low temperatures confirmed.
Application
The 0361TQ BS 638 Orange Welding Cable is perfect for arc welding equipment, MIG/TIG welding machines, electrode holders, earth returns, industrial workshops, shipbuilding, construction sites, and mobile welding setups requiring heavy-duty, high-visibility orange, oil/abrasion/flame resistant flexible cable for high-current, harsh environment connections.
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● ISO and UL certified production
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