Infographic showing the step-by-step cable manufacturing process including wire drawing, insulation, stranding, sheathing, and final testing

Raw Materials Used

MaterialUsed ForSpecification
Electrolytic CopperConductors≥ 99.97% purity (IS 8130:1984)
Aluminum RodsConductorsEC Grade (IS 8130:2013)
PVC CompoundInsulation/SheathingFR, FRLS, HRFR, Type A/B (IS 5831:84)
XLPESpecial cablesFor high temp or voltage apps
Galvanized SteelArmoringIS:3975

Step-by-Step Deep Manufacturing Process

1️⃣ Wire Drawing (Breakdown of Rods to Fine Wires)

  • Input: 8 mm Copper/Aluminum Rod.
  • Machine: Rod Breakdown Machine (multi-die or single die).
  • Process:
    • Rod passes through carbide dies to reduce diameter to 1.5mm–0.5mm.
    • Speed: 25–35 m/s.
    • Cooling: Through lubricant emulsion or water.
    • Tension Control: Maintained by dancer arms or loop controllers.

Critical Check:

  • Surface finish must be smooth.
  • No burrs or cracks.

2️⃣ Annealing (Softening Conductors)

  • Purpose: Enhances conductivity & flexibility by removing drawing stress.
  • Machine: Online or offline annealer.
  • Process:
    • Heated to 350–500°C.
    • Passed through nitrogen (inert) atmosphere to avoid oxidation.
    • Then cooled quickly in water.

Critical Check:

  • Final resistivity ≤ 0.01724 Ω·mm²/m (as per IS 8130).
  • Elongation should be ≥ 20%.

3️⃣ Bunching / Stranding

  • Purpose: Combine several wires into 1 flexible conductor.
  • Machine: Bunching or stranding machine (planetary or rigid strander).
  • Standard: IS 8130 class 2 or 5.
  • Types:
    • 7/0.3 mm
    • 14/0.3 mm
    • 36/0.3 mm etc.
  • Lay length controlled for optimal flexibility and conductivity.

Critical Check:

  • Conductor must be circular and compacted.
  • No wire overlaps or uneven twists.

4️⃣ Insulation Extrusion

  • Machine: Extrusion Line with crosshead and extruder (typically 60–90mm screw).
  • Material: PVC, HR PVC, FRLS, LSZH, XLPE.
  • Temperature: 140–170°C (varies by compound).
  • Die: Controls insulation thickness (usually 0.6mm–1mm).
  • Cooling: Water trough after extrusion.

Critical Check:

  • Concentricity and uniform thickness.
  • Spark test at 6–10 kV inline (detects pinholes).
  • Adherence of insulation to conductor.

5️⃣ Coloring / Striping (Optional)

  • Done for identification of wires in multi-core cables.
  • Method: Inline inkjet printer or co-extrusion with colored PVC.

6️⃣ Twisting or Laying Up (Multicore Cables)

  • Machine: Laying up machine.
  • Core Types: 2, 3, 4, or 5 cores.
  • Lay Pitch: Adjusted based on cable type.

Critical Check:

  • No crossing or gaps between cores.
  • Correct color code (as per IS 694).

7️⃣ Inner Sheath (for Multi-core or Armoured Cables)

  • Material: Type ST1/ST2 PVC compound (IS 5831).
  • Purpose: Bind the cores and provide a bedding for armoring.
  • Thickness: As per IS 1554 standards.

Critical Check:

  • No air gaps or wrinkles.
  • Uniform bedding without breaks.

8️⃣ Armoring (Optional)

  • Material: Galvanized Steel Strip (STA) or Wire (SWA).
  • Process:
    • Applied helically using armoring machine.
    • Covered over inner sheath for protection from mechanical damage.

Use Case: For underground cables, industrial power cables.


9️⃣ Outer Sheathing (Final Layer)

  • Material: PVC (FR/FRLS/HRFR), PE, or LSZH.
  • Machine: Sheathing Extrusion Line.
  • Markings: Brand name, size, ISI mark, voltage, year.

Critical Check:

  • No burn marks, air bubbles, or color mismatch.
  • Hot Spark Test (as per ISI) to check for surface defects.

Final Quality Control & Testing

Standard Tests (As per IS 694/IS 1554)

Test NameParameters Checked
Conductor ResistanceOhm/km (at 20°C)
Insulation ResistanceMΩ·km
High Voltage Withstand Test3 kV for 5 minutes (PVC wires)
Elongation & Tensile StrengthPVC: >100%, Tensile >12.5 MPa
Spark Test6–10 kV AC for insulation pinhole detection
Flammability TestFlame spread under controlled flame (FR test)
Oxygen Index TestFor FRLS/LSZH wires – must be >29% O₂
Smoke Density TestFor FRLS – measured in Ds units

Coiling, Printing & Packaging

  • Length: 90m / 100m standard coils.
  • Packaging: Shrink-wrapped or boxed.
  • Label Includes:
    • Cable type (e.g., 1.0 sqmm FR)
    • Voltage grade (e.g., 1100V)
    • ISI license number
    • Manufacturing date
    • MRP and barcode

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