Flexible Cable Types Used for Domestic and Home

Flexible Cable Types Used for Domestic and Home

1. Introduction: The Importance of Flexible Cables for Domestic Use

• What is a flexible cable?
  Flexible cables are cables that have multiple conductors (Class 5 or Class 6 conductors) that form the conductor and are insulated and sheathed in a lightweight, flexible material (usually plastic or rubber).
• Why choose flexible cables for domestic use? It is suitable for wiring in narrow, complex and limited spaces in domestic distribution cabinets.
• It is also suitable for some small appliances, lighting fixtures, socket panels and other applications that require frequent movement or change of wiring.

2. The Main Types and Characteristics of Household Flexible Cables

For household flexible cable, we generally use PVC or Rubber material as insulation and sheath material. According to the specific equipment electrical load, we will divide these cables into Light duty and ordinary duty (Heavy duty is generally used in outdoor equipment).

(1) Household PVC Insulated Flexible Cables

PVC flexible cable is mainly divided into ordinary 70℃ PVC and 90℃ PVC TI3 heat resistant PVC

• 70°C Flexible Light-duty PVC Cables:

  • H03VV-F (Circular type)
  • H03VVH2-F (Parallel twin type)

• 70°C Flexible Ordinary-duty PVC Cables:

  • H05VV-F
  • H05VVH2-F

• 90°C Flexible Light-duty PVC Cables:

  • H03V2V2-F
  • H03V2V2H2-F

• 90°C Flexible Ordinary-duty PVC Cables:

  • H05V2V2-F
  • H05V2V2H2-F

(2) Household Rubber Insulated Flexible Cables

Household rubber insulated flexible cables are mostly Ordinary duty type.  These rubber cables will be more durable and resistant to the oil and sunlight.

According to the material, they are divided into rubber, PCP or Equivalent synthetic Elastomer, EPR or Equivalent synthetic Elastomer, CSP or Equivalent synthetic Elastomer.

• H05RR-F:

  • Insulation: Rubber
  • Jacket: Rubber

• H05RN-F:

  • Insulation: Rubber
  • Jacket: PCP or equivalent synthetic elastomer

• H05BB-F:

  • Insulation: EPR or equivalent synthetic elastomer
  • Jacket: EPR or equivalent synthetic elastomer

• H05BN4-F:

  • Insulation: EPR or equivalent synthetic elastomer
  • Jacket: CSP or equivalent synthetic elastomer

3. Key factors in choosing between flexible and rigid cables for domestic use

(1) Does the cable require frequent dragging and dropping 

• Yes: Flexible cable. Flexible and easier to drag, more convenient to use.
• No: Rigid cable.  Smaller area with air than flexible cables. Rigid cables are less prone to breakage, have higher mechanical strength and are less susceptible to oxidation, so they have a longer service life.

(2) Is the applicable scene limited complex and narrow

• Yes: Flexible cable. Its flexible is very suitable for wiring in narrow and complex spaces, and is easy to install.
• No: Rigid cable. The service life will be longer.

4. Conclusion: How to Choose the Right Flexible Cable for Your Home?

• For general household wiring, e.g., kitchen electrics, etc., use cables made of PVC.
• For complex environmental wiring, may be exposed to oil and grease, e.g. tool room, garages. Will be exposed to sunlight for a long time, for example, balcony electrical supply.If you need high quality flexible cables for domestic use, please feel free to contact us for more professional advice!