{"id":19472,"date":"2024-01-31T11:48:07","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T11:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/?p=19472"},"modified":"2025-03-12T15:28:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T15:28:07","slug":"topflex-tri-rated-a-cable-with-international-standards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/topflex-tri-rated-a-cable-with-international-standards\/","title":{"rendered":"TOPFLEX\u00ae TRI-RATED, a panel wire cable that meets BS, UL and CSA standards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/cable\/topflex-ms-tri-rated\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TOPFLEX<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> TRI-RATED H07V2-K<\/a> cable complies with EN 50525-2-31, BS 6231, UL 758 and CSA C22.2 international standards. This versatile flexible cable has been designed&nbsp;for instrumentation panels, switchboards, electrical cabinets and within smaller electrical devices, just to name a few.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/tri-rated-model.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19474 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"153\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/tri-rated-model.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19474 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/tri-rated-model.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/tri-rated-model-300x46.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/tri-rated-model-768x118.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-azul-boton-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/cable\/topflex-ms-tri-rated\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Datasheet<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-azul-boton-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/contact\/\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DESIGN:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 &#8211; Flexible copper <strong>conductor<\/strong> (class 5)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2 &#8211; Extra sliding flexible PVC <strong>insulation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/topflex-ms-tri-rated-banner.png\" alt=\"TRI RATED\" class=\"wp-image-14147 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"826\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/topflex-ms-tri-rated-banner.png\" alt=\"TRI RATED\" class=\"wp-image-14147 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/topflex-ms-tri-rated-banner.png 826w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/topflex-ms-tri-rated-banner-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/topflex-ms-tri-rated-banner-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/topflex-ms-tri-rated-banner-624x351.png 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left-text counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a6b63a5db080\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">INDEX<\/span>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #444444;color:#444444\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/topflex-tri-rated-a-cable-with-international-standards\/#technical-characteristics-of-the-cable\" >TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CABLE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/topflex-tri-rated-a-cable-with-international-standards\/#installations-where-the-use-of-the-cable-is-recommended\" >INSTALLATIONS WHERE THE USE OF THE CABLE IS RECOMMENDED<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/topflex-tri-rated-a-cable-with-international-standards\/#electrical-performance-and-high-operating-temperature\" >ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE AND HIGH OPERATING TEMPERATURE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/topflex-tri-rated-a-cable-with-international-standards\/#low-smoke-zero-halogen-lszh-alternative-to-topflex%c2%ae-tri-rated-h07v2-k-cables\" >LOW SMOKE ZERO HALOGEN (LSZH) ALTERNATIVE TO TOPFLEX\u00ae TRI-RATED H07V2-K CABLES<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/topflex-tri-rated-a-cable-with-international-standards\/#where-to-buy-topflex%c2%ae-tri-rated-h07v2-k-cables\" >WHERE TO BUY TOPFLEX\u00ae TRI-RATED H07V2-K CABLES ?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/topflex-tri-rated-a-cable-with-international-standards\/#frequently-asked-questions-faq-about-topflex%c2%ae-tri-rated-h07v2-k-cable\" >FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) ABOUT TOPFLEX\u00ae TRI-RATED H07V2-K CABLE<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/topflex-tri-rated-a-cable-with-international-standards\/#which-standards-does-the-topflex%c2%ae-tri-rated-h07v2-k-cable-meet\" >Which standards does the TOPFLEX\u00ae TRI-RATED H07V2-K cable meet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/topflex-tri-rated-a-cable-with-international-standards\/#where-can-i-find-the-technical-specification-of-the-topflex%c2%ae-tri-rated-h07v2-k-cable-in-pdf-format\" >Where can I find the technical specification of the TOPFLEX\u00ae TRI-RATED H07V2-K cable in PDF format?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/topflex-tri-rated-a-cable-with-international-standards\/#what-certificates-does-this-cable-meet-what-is-its-cpr-rating-where-can-i-check-its-dop\" >What certificates does this cable meet? What is its CPR rating? Where can I check its DoP?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/topflex-tri-rated-a-cable-with-international-standards\/#are-there-any-panel-wire-cables-other-than-topflex%c2%ae-tri-rated\" >Are there any panel wire cables other than TOPFLEX\u00ae TRI-RATED?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a-cable-that-meets-the-requirements-of-3-standards\"><\/span>A CABLE THAT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF 3 STANDARDS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TRI-RATED cable is so-called because it meets the requirements of three different standards: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsigroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BSI<\/a> (British Standards Institution), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ul.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UL<\/a> (Underwriters Laboratories), and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.csagroup.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CSA<\/a> (Canadian Standards Association).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This&nbsp;triple rating&nbsp;of this cable means that it meets European &amp; North American wiring regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Top Cable, we manufacture and distribute <strong>this cables<\/strong>, carrying out rigorous internal cable testing and also regularly sending samples for the approval\u2019s bodies, ensuring compliance with all three standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"technical-characteristics-of-the-cable\"><\/span>TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CABLE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customers value Top Cable\u2019s&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/cable\/topflex-ms-tri-rated\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>TOPFLEX\u00ae H07V2-K cables<\/strong><\/a> for its flexibility and bending radius, due to the materials of our special PVC compound. Our wide range of cross-section and colours is also well appreciated in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16689 lazyload\" style=\"width:auto;height:50px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"545\" height=\"881\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16689 lazyload\" style=\"width:auto;height:50px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-4.png 545w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-4-186x300.png 186w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Flame non-propagation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16694 lazyload\" style=\"width:auto;height:50px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"803\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16694 lazyload\" style=\"width:auto;height:50px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-5.png 803w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-5-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image-5-768x545.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 803px) 100vw, 803px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Extra-flexible cable<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/temp.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24598 lazyload\" style=\"width:auto;height:56px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"355\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/temp.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24598 lazyload\" style=\"width:auto;height:56px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/temp.png 355w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/temp-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Temperature Resistant<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-19479 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rollos-tri-rated.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"485\" height=\"272\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-19479 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rollos-tri-rated.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rollos-tri-rated.png 485w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rollos-tri-rated-300x168.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\" \/><\/noscript><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"installations-where-the-use-of-the-cable-is-recommended\"><\/span>INSTALLATIONS WHERE THE USE OF THE CABLE IS RECOMMENDED<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tri-rated cables, (also known as \u201ccontrol panel wire\u201d or \u201cswitchgear cable\u201d or \u201cpanel wire\u201d or \u201chook up wire\u201d or even \u201cBS6231 cable\u201d) can be used within a variety of construction sectors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Internal wiring of electrical cabinets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Switch control boards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power switch gear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instrumentation panels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Motor starters and controllers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rectifier equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small electrical devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wiring home appliances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lighting solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible motor ducts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Machinery in general<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"electrical-performance-and-high-operating-temperature\"><\/span>ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE AND HIGH OPERATING TEMPERATURE <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/cable\/topflex-ms-tri-rated\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TOPFLEX\u00ae H07V2-K<\/a> cable\u2019s <\/strong>electrical performance depends on its standard:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>According to BS (CK) 600\/1000 V<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>According to UL (AWM) 600 V<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>According to CSA (TEW) 600 V<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>According to EN (H05V2-K) 300\/500 V<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>According to EN (H07V2-K) 450\/750 V<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes the cable is referred to as a \u201c<strong>High temperature cable\u201d.<\/strong> This is because it is subjected to extensive testing at high temperatures.&nbsp; According to the UL and CSA, the <strong>maximum conductor temperature<\/strong> of TRI-RATED cable is 105\u00b0C. BS6231 states that the cable should have a maximum operating temperature of 90\u00b0C for continuous use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"low-smoke-zero-halogen-lszh-alternative-to-topflex%c2%ae-tri-rated-h07v2-k-cables\"><\/span>LOW SMOKE ZERO HALOGEN (LSZH) ALTERNATIVE TO TOPFLEX\u00ae TRI-RATED H07V2-K CABLES<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This cable is a flame non-propagation according to EN 60332-1 \/ IEC 60332-1 and VW-1, FT1 and FT2 according to UL 2556. Its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/en\/summary-of-cpr-classification-classes-b2-c-d-and-e\/\">reaction to fire CPR<\/a> is E<sub>ca<\/sub>, according to EN 50575.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For applications requiring a panel wire with a Low Smoke Halogen Free (LSZH)<\/strong> insulation or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/en\/summary-of-cpr-classification-classes-b2-c-d-and-e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">higher CPR class such as Cca or B2ca,<\/a><strong> is not suitable<\/strong> and therefore we would recommend our LSZH extra-flexible cable for panel wiring: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/cable\/toxfree-zh-es05z1-k-and-h07z1-k-as\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TOXFREE\u00ae H07Z1-K<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-to-buy-topflex%c2%ae-tri-rated-h07v2-k-cables\"><\/span>WHERE TO BUY TOPFLEX\u00ae TRI-RATED H07V2-K CABLES ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To buy <strong>this cable in reels,<\/strong> please see <a href=\"mailto:marketing@topcable.com\">our sales conditions for Electrical Distributors and Wholesalers here<\/a>. We can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/contact\/\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">put you in contact with your nearest Top Cable distributor.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the most common cross-sections with immediate stock are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table style=\"border-width:1px\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Cable<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Conductor cross-section<\/strong><br><strong>(mm<sup>2<\/sup>)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">TOPFLEX\u00ae TRI-RATED H07V2-K&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1&#215;0,50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp;&nbsp;TOPFLEX\u00ae TRI-RATED H07V2-K&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1&#215;1,5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp;&nbsp;TOPFLEX\u00ae TRI-RATED H07V2-K&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1&#215;2,5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">TOPFLEX\u00ae TRI-RATED H07V2-K&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1&#215;4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">TOPFLEX\u00ae TRI-RATED H07V2-K&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1&#215;6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">TOPFLEX\u00ae TRI-RATED H07V2-K&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1&#215;10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp;&nbsp;TOPFLEX\u00ae TRI-RATED H07V2-K&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1&#215;16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp;TOPFLEX\u00ae TRI-RATED H07V2-K&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1&#215;35<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp;TOPFLEX\u00ae TRI-RATED H07V2-K&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1&#215;50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp;TOPFLEX\u00ae TRI-RATED H07V2-K&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1&#215;120<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp;TOPFLEX\u00ae TRI-RATED H07V2-K&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1&#215;240<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp;&nbsp;TOPFLEX\u00ae TRI-RATED H07V2-K&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1&#215;400<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Most common TOP CABLE TOPFLEX\u00ae H07V2-K cable cross-sections in immediate stock<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need to consult additional technical aspects of this cable, such as its <strong>short-circuit current- carrying capacities<\/strong> or<strong> correction factors for air temperature<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/contact\/\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact us.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sheath colour is easily identifiable by the colour of its sheath and it is as flexible as the Panel Wire itself. For a better identification, our wide range of colours ranges from brown to blue, white and pink:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Red<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Green\/Yellow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dark blue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>White<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Orange<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Violet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pink<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yellow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/colors-trirated.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19493 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"885\" height=\"83\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/colors-trirated.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19493 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/colors-trirated.jpg 885w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/colors-trirated-300x28.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/colors-trirated-768x72.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since Top cable is manufacturer and supplier, we hold comprehensive stocks of trirated cables that can be supplied in 100m reels for immediate delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barrels or bulk drums, as well as other cable lengths are available upon request. Check our short lead times and low minimum order quantity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions-faq-about-topflex%c2%ae-tri-rated-h07v2-k-cable\"><\/span>FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) ABOUT TOPFLEX\u00ae TRI-RATED H07V2-K CABLE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1706697807498\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"which-standards-does-the-topflex%c2%ae-tri-rated-h07v2-k-cable-meet\"><\/span><strong>Which standards does the TOPFLEX\u00ae TRI-RATED H07V2-K cable meet?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/cable\/topflex-ms-tri-rated\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TOPFLEX\u00ae H07V2<\/a> cable is so-called because it meets the requirements of three different standards: BSI (British Standards Institution) BS6231 Type CK, UL (Underwriters Laboratories) Subject 758 Appliance Wiring Materials (AWM) for styles 1015, 1028, 1283, and 1284 as applicable and CSA (Canadian Standards Association) Standard C22.2, No.127, Type TEW. This\u00a0triple rating means that this versatile cable meets European &amp; North American wiring regulations.<\/p>\n<p>BS 6231 is a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/British_Standards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">British Standard<\/a>\u00a0last updated in 2006 by the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/BSI_Group\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BSI Group<\/a>\u00a0(a leading global provider of standards, management systems, business improvement and regulatory approval information). This standard specifies the performance and construction requirements of electrical cables that are single core, non-sheathed, PVC-insulated and of rated voltage 600\/1000 V.\u00a0Although many use the name BS 6231 when referring generally to TRI-RATED cables, this is an erroneous statement because TRI-RATED cable is approved to two standards other than this one.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Underwriters_Laboratories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Underwriters Laboratories<\/a>\u00a0(UL) is an independent product safety certification organisation, which has been in operation since 1894.\u00a0UL is the most famous Nationally Recognised Testing Laboratory (NRTL) in the United States and conducts certification testing of every electrical appliance. They use 70 different product categories and more than 30 Standards for Safety to evaluate wiring and cable products. UL62, the Standard for flexible cord, is the standard to which TRI-RATED cable is approved. It covers flexible cord constructed and listed for use in accordance with Article 400 of ANSI\/NFPA 70, The American &#8220;National Electrical Code&#8221; (NEC). UL has a policy of cross-certification so that a product can be certified by UL using CSA standards, such products are certified C-UL.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Canadian_Standards_Association\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canadian Standards Association<\/a>\u00a0(CSA) is a non-profit membership-based association, which develops standards to protect public health and safety and to help preserve the environment in Canada and the global marketplace.\u00a0TRI-RATED cable is approved to CSA standard C22.2 Number 49, which specifies the requirements for flexible cords, elevator cables, and hoistway cables, rated to a maximum of 600 V.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1706698703601\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-can-i-find-the-technical-specification-of-the-topflex%c2%ae-tri-rated-h07v2-k-cable-in-pdf-format\"><\/span><strong>Where can I find the technical specification of the TOPFLEX\u00ae TRI-RATED H07V2-K cable in PDF format?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Here is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/downloads\/pdf\/ENG\/TopCable_H07V2_K_MS_TRI_RATED_ENG_900020012221.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">technical specification of the TOPFLEX\u00ae TRI-RATED H07V2-K cable<\/a>. If you need to consult additional technical aspects of this cable, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/contact\/\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact us.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1706699965254\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-certificates-does-this-cable-meet-what-is-its-cpr-rating-where-can-i-check-its-dop\"><\/span><strong>What certificates does this cable meet? What is its CPR rating? Where can I check its DoP?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>This cable is designed according to EN 50525-2-31 \/ BS 6231 \/ UL 758 \/ CSA C22.2 and complies with the European CPR (Construction Products Regulation) E<sub>ca<\/sub>. You can consult the Declaration of Performance (DoP) at this <a href=\"http:\/\/chrome-extension:\/\/efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj\/https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/descargas\/CPR_DOP\/DOP_TOPCABLE_TOPFLEX_MS_TRIRATED.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">link<\/a>. In addition, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/cable\/topflex-ms-tri-rated\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TOPFLEX\u00ae TRI-RATED H07V2-K<\/a> cable is <strong>CE, RoHS, AENOR, UL LISTED, and &lt;HAR&gt; certified<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1706700142839\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are-there-any-panel-wire-cables-other-than-topflex%c2%ae-tri-rated\"><\/span><strong>Are there any panel wire cables other than TOPFLEX\u00ae TRI-RATED?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. Some of the most common panel cables are:<\/p>\n<p>H07V-K<br \/>H07Z1-K<br \/>H07Z-K<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>Top Cable manufactures and supplies extra-flexible panel cables according to various international standards. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/contact\/\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact us.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(175deg,rgb(238,238,238) 36%,rgb(202,202,202) 100%);line-height:0.4;grid-template-columns:52% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/banner-tri-1024x426.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28389 size-full lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/banner-tri-1024x426.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28389 size-full lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/banner-tri-1024x426.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/banner-tri-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/banner-tri-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/banner-tri.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:0.9\"><strong>TOPFLEX\u00ae TRI-RATED H07V2-K<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.082px, 0.88rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.814), 21px);line-height:1\">A panel wire cable that meets BS, UL and CSA standards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-48822b05 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-blanco-color has-azul-icono-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/contact\/\/\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More information<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TOPFLEX\u00ae TRI-RATED H07V2-K cable complies with EN 50525-2-31, BS 6231, UL 758 and CSA C22.2 international standards. This versatile flexible cable has been designed&nbsp;for instrumentation panels, switchboards, electrical cabinets and within smaller electrical devices, just to name a few. 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