Cables can be divided into large number of types based on a combination of classifications as FOLLOWS:

• Based on the voltage ratings as low voltage, high voltage, extra high voltage cables, etc.
• Based on the conductor material, Copper conductor or Aluminium conductor.
• Based on the insulating material as PVC insulated, Rubber insulated, XLPE insulated, etc.
• Armoured or Unarmoured cables
• Based on the sheathing material, as PVC Sheathed, Rubber Sheathed, Lead Sheathed, Aluminium Sheathed, etc.
• Based on the number of cores as single core, two core, three core, three-and-a-half core, four core, multicore, etc.
• Based on the cross-section of the conductor.
• Based on the TYPE of conductor, solid, stranded, SECTOR SHAPED, etc.

From above it is evident that the types of cables will differ widely depending upon various factors involved. To facilitate identification and description of the type of cable it is general practice to ADOPT some form of type designations. With these designations it becomes easier to convey in a few words the right type of cable.

Cables can be divided into large number of types based on a combination of classifications as follows:

From above it is evident that the types of cables will differ widely depending upon various factors involved. To facilitate identification and description of the type of cable it is general practice to adopt some form of type designations. With these designations it becomes easier to convey in a few words the right type of cable.