The internal assembly of a power cable consisting of the metallic conductor and its primary layer of dielectric insulation. In multi-core cables, several of these are twisted together and surrounded by bedding, armor, and an outer sheath.
Heard on the job
Strip the outer sheath back two meters, but be careful not to nick the insulation on the cable core.
Also heard as
- core
Related terms
Conductor
A physical material or wire designed to carry electric current with minimal resistance.
Strand
A single wire that is twisted together with others to form a flexible cable or conductor.
Belted cable
A multi-core power cable where the insulated conductors are wrapped together by a common insulating belt.