VDE-Certified Fiberglass Braided Silicone Cable YG Series | 500°C High-Temp Flexible Cable for Foundry & Kiln Applications

Product Overview

YG-series fiberglass-braided silicone rubber cables deliver extreme thermal resilience (-60°C to +180°C continuous, +500°C short-term) for harsh industrial environments. Featuring tinned copper conductors, silicone insulation, and woven fiberglass protection, these cables maintain flexibility and EMI resistance in foundries, kilns, and high-heat processing equipment.


Technical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Standards VDE, IEC 60332, RoHS
Voltage Rating 300V/500V AC
Temp Range -60°C to +180°C (Peak: 500°C)
Conductor Tinned Copper (Class 5/6)
Insulation Silicone Rubber
Braid Fiberglass Weave
Flame Rating IEC 60332-1-2 (Self-extinguishing)
Bending Radius 6× Cable Diameter
Colors R/Y/B/W/Bk/G-Y/Br/O/P/G/Transparent

Construction Details

1. Conductor
• Material: Tinned copper (99.99% electrolytic)
• Structure: Fine-stranded per IEC 60228 Class 5/6
• Plating: Tin layer ≥3μm for oxidation resistance

2. Insulation
• Material: High-temperature silicone rubber
• Thickness: 0.6-1.0mm (cross-section dependent)
• Properties: Maintains flexibility at -60°C

3. Braiding
• Material: E-glass fiber
• Weave Density: ≥90% coverage
• Function: Mechanical protection + EMI shielding


Material Properties

Component Key Characteristics Test Standard
Silicone Thermal stability @500°C (15min) IEC 60811
Fiberglass Tensile strength ≥1,500 MPa ISO 3341
Tinned Cu Conductivity ≥58 m/Ω·mm² IEC 60228

Dimensional Data

Size (mm²) Stranding Insul. Thk (mm) Braid Thk (mm) OD (mm) Rdc (Ω/km)
0.50 28 × 0.15 0.60 0.15 2.40 40.1
0.75 42 × 0.15 0.60 0.15 2.65 26.7
1.5 48 × 0.20 0.70 0.18 3.40 13.7
2.5 49 × 0.25 0.80 0.18 4.00 8.21
6.0 84 × 0.30 0.80 0.20 5.20 3.39
16.0 126 × 0.40 1.00 0.25 9.00 1.24

Application Scenarios

Extreme Heat Industries
• Steel mill ladle crane wiring
• Glass furnace sensor lines
• Ceramic kiln internal wiring

High-Temperature Equipment
• Industrial sauna heaters
• Foundry burner ignition systems
• Semiconductor diffusion ovens

EMI-Sensitive Environments
• Induction heating power supplies
• Electric arc furnace controls
• Welding robot cabling


Engineering Selection Guide

Factor Calculation Method Critical Values
Current Rating IEC 60512-5-51 Table A.16 Derate 15%/50°C >180°C
Voltage Drop ΔU = (I × L)/(κ × S) Max 5% @ 300V rating
Thermal Cycling DIN 5510 200 cycles @ -60↔500°C
Abrasion ISO 6722 >500 cycles @ 50N load

⚠️ Installation Requirements
• Minimum bend radius: 6× cable OD
• Maximum vertical run: 30m (support every 1.5m)
• Avoid contact with molten metal splash zones


Compliance & Certifications

• Electrical Safety: VDE 0250, IEC 60332-1-2
• EMC Performance: EN 50289-1-6
• Environmental: RoHS 3, REACH SVHC
• Material Standards: IEC 60811 (Silicone), ISO 2078 (Fiberglass)