Standards-Based Classification

1. NEC (National Electrical Code)

Key Products:

  • NM-B Series (UL 719):
    • NM-B 14/2, 12/2, 10/2 (Residential circuits).
    • NM-B 14/3, 12/3, 10/3 (Multi-wire branch circuits).
  • UF-B Series (UL 493):
    • UF-B 14/2-10/2 (Direct burial, wet locations).
    • UF-B 14/3-10/3 (With ground, TUV-rated).
  • Service Entrance Cables (NEC 338):
    • SEU 2/0-2/0-4/0 (Copper overhead).
    • SER 4/0-4/0-4/0 (Aluminum conduit-free).
  • Thermoplastic Insulated (UL 83):
    • THHN 12 AWG, 10 AWG (600V, 90°C dry).
    • THWN 8 AWG, 6 AWG (Sunlight-resistant).
  • High-Temperature (UL 44):
    • RHH/RHW-2 500 kcmil (90°C, conduit installation).

2. UL (Underwriters Laboratories)

Key Products:

  • Fire Alarm (UL 1424):
    • FPLP 18 AWG (Plenum-rated, CMP).
    • FPLR 16/2, 14/2 (Riser-rated, CMR).
  • Portable & Flexible (UL 62):
    • SOOW 6/3, 4/3 (600V rubber jacket).
    • SJOOW 10/3, 12/3 (300V oil-resistant).
  • Solar & Industrial (UL 854):
    • USE-2 1/0 AWG (UV-resistant direct burial).
    • DLO 2/0, 4/0 (2000V oil-resistant, UL 1277).

3. IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission)

Key Products:

  • Medium/High-Voltage (IEC 60502-2):
    • MV-105 5kV, 15kV, 35kV (XLPE insulated).
    • MV-90 8kV, 25kV (EPR insulated).
  • Renewables (IEC 62930):
    • PV 10 AWG, 8 AWG (1.8kV, UV-resistant).
  • Wind Energy (IEC 61400-24):
    • 35kV Dynamic Torsion Cables (-40°C rated).
  • Fire Survival (IEC 60702):
    • MICC 1C×2.5mm² (950°C mineral insulated).

4. CSA (Canadian Standards Association)

Key Products:

  • Armored Industrial (CSA C22.2 No.131):
    • TECK90 3C #2 AWG (600V, marine-grade).
  • Mining (CSA C22.2 No.0.3):
    • GGC 2/0 (Ground-check, MSHA approved).
  • Solar PV (CSA C22.2 No.230):
    • USE-2/RHW-2 10 AWG, 8 AWG (Sunlight-resistant).

5. EN (European Norms)

Key Products:

  • Building Wiring (EN 50575):
    • H07Z-K Halogen-Free (VDE 0298).
    • NYY-J 5×6mm² (EN 50525).
  • Industrial Automation (EN 50288):
    • CY Control Cables (Shielded, 600V).
    • PUR Drag Chain Cables (EN 50382, 20M+ cycles).
  • EV Charging (EN 50620):
    • H07RN-F (1500V DC pantograph cables).

6. Regional Standards

6.1 GCC (SASO/ES):

  • Desert-Grade (SASO 2203):
    • UF-B 8/3 (Middle East direct burial).
  • Power Distribution (ES 609):
    • RV-K 1×25mm² (Gulf Conformity Mark).

6.2 ANZ (AS/NZS):

  • Mining (AS/NZS 5000.1):
    • GGC 4/0 (Flame-retardant trailing cables).
  • Fire Safety (AS 3013):
    • FR-LSH 2.5mm² (Low-smoke halogen-free).

6.3 China (GB):

  • Power Transmission (GB/T 12706):
    • YJV 3×95+1×50 (XLPE insulated).
  • Building Wiring (GB 5023):
    • BV 2.5mm² (PVC insulated).

6.4 Japan (JIS):

  • Floating Solar (JIS C 3665):
    • UV/Ozone-resistant PV cables.
  • Industrial (JIS C 3312):
    • HIV 2.0sq (600V control cables).

7. Industry-Specific Standards

7.1 Oil & Gas (API/NACE):

  • H₂S-Resistant (NACE MR0175):
    • TECK90-H2S 3C #1/0 (IEC 60079 certified).
  • Subsea Umbilicals (API 17E):
    • 3C×500mm² (Dynamic, DNV-OS-F101).

7.2 Marine (ABS/NK/LR):

  • Saltwater Resistance (UL 1309):
    • 400 MCM Marine Cable (ABS/NK/LR compliant).
  • Dynamic Umbilicals (IEC 61892):
    • 3C×300mm² (Armored for ROVs).

7.3 Nuclear (IEEE/IEC):

  • Safety-Class (IEEE 383):
    • K1 Class 5kV XLPE (IEEE 323 qualified).
    • K3 Class 1kV Low-Smoke (IEC 60505).

7.4 Aerospace (MIL):

  • Aircraft Ground Power (MIL-DTL-38999):
    • High-reliability connectors (Airbus spec).

8. Emerging Technologies

8.1 Hydrogen Energy (ISO/DNVGL):

  • Refueling Cables (ISO 19880-3):
    • 1000V DC EPR/XLPE 1/0 AWG.
    • DNVGL-ST-0378 (High-pressure compatibility).

8.2 5G/6G (ETSI/IEC):

  • mmWave RF (ETSI EN 302 217):
    • 40GHz coaxial cables (IEC 61196-4).
  • High-Density Fiber (ITU-T G.977.2):
    • 24-Fiber SDM (Space Division Multiplexing).

8.3 Eco-Friendly (ISO/UL):

  • Biodegradable (ISO 14067):
    • Seaweed-Based Jackets (UL ECOLOGO).
  • Recyclable (RoHS/REACH):
    • Recyclable XLPE (Low-carbon footprint).

8.4 Deep-Sea/Space (DNV/ESA):

  • Deep-Sea Mining (DNV-OS-E402):
    • 6.6kV Titanium-Armored (3000m depth).
  • Space-Grade (ESA ECSS-Q-ST-70-71C):
    • Radiation-Hardened Fiber Optic Cables.