Wire and Cable Products Categorized by EN Standard Series

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1. Building & Construction Wiring

Halogen-Free Power Cables

  • H07Z-K (EN 50575):
    • Sizes: 1.5mm² to 240mm²
    • Voltage: 450/750V
    • Applications: Public buildings, hospitals, tunnels.
    • Features: LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen), flame-retardant (IEC 60332-1).
  • NYY-J (EN 50525-2):
    • Sizes: 5×6mm², 4×10mm²
    • Voltage: 0.6/1kV
    • Design: PVC-insulated, armored for direct burial.
    • Applications: Underground power distribution, industrial facilities.

Flexible Indoor Wiring

  • H05V-K (EN 50525):
    • Sizes: 0.75mm² to 2.5mm²
    • Voltage: 300/500V
    • Applications: Lighting circuits, household appliances.

2. Industrial Automation & Control

Drag Chain Cables

  • PUR-Jacketed (EN 50382):
    • Sizes: 24 AWG to 4/0 AWG
    • Voltage: 600V
    • Features: 10M+ bend cycles, oil/abrasion-resistant.
    • Applications: CNC machines, robotic arms.
  • CY Control Cables (EN 50288-7):
    • Sizes: 0.5mm² to 2.5mm² (up to 24 cores)
    • Voltage: 300/500V
    • Design: Shielded (tinned copper braid), PVC outer sheath.
    • Applications: PLC systems, sensor networks.

Fieldbus Cables

  • PROFINET (EN 50173/IEC 61158):
    • Sizes: 22 AWG, 4-pair
    • Voltage: 300V
    • Features: Foiled twisted pairs (F/UTP), IP67-rated connectors.

3. EV Infrastructure & Charging

EV Charging Cables

  • H07RN-F (EN 50620):
    • Sizes: 6mm² to 35mm²
    • Voltage: 450/750V
    • Applications: Mode 3 charging (IEC 62196-2), public charging stations.
    • Features: Weather-resistant rubber jacket, -25°C flexibility.
  • Type 2 Combo (EN 62196-3):
    • Sizes: 3×6mm² + 2×0.75mm² (AC/DC)
    • Voltage: 1000V DC, 500V AC
    • Certifications: IP44/IP67, UV-resistant.

DC Fast Charging

  • EN 50620-2:
    • Sizes: 50mm², 70mm²
    • Voltage: 1500V DC
    • Design: Liquid-cooled, shielded for EMI protection.

4. Fire Safety & Survival

Fire-Resistant Cables

  • BS 6387 CWZ (EN 50200):
    • Temperature: 950°C for 3 hours (fire integrity).
    • Voltage: 300/500V
    • Applications: Emergency lighting, fire alarm circuits.
  • EI 30/60/90 (EN 13501-6):
    • Design: Mineral-insulated (MICC) or ceramic fiber.
    • Certifications: 30/60/90-minute circuit integrity.

Low-Smoke Halogen-Free (LSHF)

  • NHXH (EN 50575):
    • Voltage: 0.6/1kV
    • Features: Flame-retardant (IEC 60332-3), acid gas-free.

5. Renewable Energy & Grid

Solar PV Cables

  • H1Z2Z2-K (EN 50618):
    • Sizes: 4mm² to 16mm²
    • Voltage: 1.5kV DC
    • Applications: Photovoltaic arrays, solar farms.
    • Features: UV/ozone-resistant, -40°C to 120°C.

Wind Energy Cables

  • EN 50306:
    • Sizes: 1.5mm² to 240mm²
    • Voltage: 1kV
    • Design: Torsion-resistant, saltwater-proof.