{"id":5025,"date":"2024-01-31T12:12:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T12:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/?p=5025"},"modified":"2026-07-13T13:53:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T13:53:55","slug":"electrical-cable-types","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/electrical-cable-types\/","title":{"rendered":"Electrical Cable Types, Sizes, and Installation"},"content":{"rendered":"\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:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-862074124-2-1024x745.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31582 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"745\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-862074124-2-1024x745.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31582 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-862074124-2-1024x745.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-862074124-2-300x218.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-862074124-2-768x559.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-862074124-2.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/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:60%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each type of electrical cable and wire has the purpose of transporting electrical energy from one point to another. Depending on their final application, <strong>electrical cable types can have different configurations, always basing their design on national and international regulations.<\/strong><\/p>\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-6a6b63de3c379\" 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 style=\"fill: #444444;color:#444444\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a6b63de3c379\" checked \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/electrical-cable-types\/#electrical-cable-types-by-their-use\" >ELECTRICAL CABLE TYPES BY THEIR USE<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/electrical-cable-types\/#low-voltage-cables\" >Low voltage cables<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/electrical-cable-types\/#medium-voltage-cables\" >Medium Voltage Cables<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/electrical-cable-types\/#electrical-cable-voltage\" >ELECTRICAL CABLE VOLTAGE<\/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\/electrical-cable-types\/#components-of-an-electrical-cable\" >COMPONENTS OF AN ELECTRICAL CABLE<\/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\/electrical-cable-types\/#types-of-electric-conductors\" >TYPES OF ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS<\/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\/electrical-cable-types\/#types-of-insulation-for-electric-cables\" >TYPES OF INSULATION FOR ELECTRIC CABLES<\/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\/electrical-cable-types\/#1-thermoplastic-insulation\" >1. Thermoplastic insulation<\/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\/electrical-cable-types\/#2-thermosetting-insulation\" >2. Thermosetting insulation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/electrical-cable-types\/#types-of-metal-protections-for-electrical-cable\" >TYPES OF METAL PROTECTIONS FOR ELECTRICAL CABLE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/electrical-cable-types\/#nomenclature-of-electrical-cables-according-to-standards\" >NOMENCLATURE OF ELECTRICAL CABLES ACCORDING TO STANDARDS<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/electrical-cable-types\/#designation-according-to-type-of-insulation\" >Designation according to type of insulation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/electrical-cable-types\/#screen-designation-interior-lining-armature-seat\" >Screen designation, interior lining, armature seat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/electrical-cable-types\/#designation-of-the-different-types-of-armor\" >Designation of the different types of armor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/electrical-cable-types\/#designation-of-the-outer-sheath\" >Designation of the outer sheath<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/electrical-cable-types\/#conductors-designation\" >Conductor\u2019s designation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/electrical-cable-types\/#rated-voltage\" >Rated voltage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/electrical-cable-types\/#explanation-of-the-number-of-conductors\" >Explanation of the number of conductors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/electrical-cable-types\/#cable-design-rules\" >Cable design rules<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/electrical-cable-types\/#additional-data\" >Additional data<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/electrical-cable-types\/#dimensioning-criteria-of-elecrtical-conductors\" >DIMENSIONING CRITERIA OF ELECRTICAL CONDUCTORS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/electrical-cable-types\/#electrical-cable-measurements\" >ELECTRICAL CABLE MEASUREMENTS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/electrical-cable-types\/#types-of-colours-in-electrical-cables-and-their-meaning\" >TYPES OF COLOURS IN ELECTRICAL CABLES AND THEIR MEANING<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/electrical-cable-types\/#need-support-on-choosing-the-right-cable\" >NEED SUPPORT ON CHOOSING THE RIGHT CABLE?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"Cable-Types-By-Use\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"electrical-cable-types-by-their-use\"><\/span>ELECTRICAL CABLE TYPES BY THEIR USE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-fondo-gris-border-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c29f018f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:20px;background-color:#d4e7ff;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"low-voltage-cables\"><\/span>Low voltage cables<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"border-radius:20px\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-31389 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cable-tray-2-1024x683.jpeg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-31389 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cable-tray-2-1024x683.jpeg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cable-tray-2-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cable-tray-2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cable-tray-2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cable-tray-2.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><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:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a title=\"panel wiring cables\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/low-voltage-cables\/panel-wiring-cables\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cables for electric panels<\/a><\/h4>\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:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image 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\/01\/seccion_panel_wire_cables.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31243 lazyload\" style=\"width:220px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/seccion_panel_wire_cables.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31243 lazyload\" style=\"width:220px\"\/><\/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:80%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Flexible cables for wiring electric cabinets<\/strong>. These electric cables types are especially suitable for domestic use, for installation in public places and for internal wiring of electrical cabinets, switch boxes and small electrical appliances.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a title=\"power cables\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/low-voltage-cables\/power-cables\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Power cables<\/a><\/h4>\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:20%\">\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\/seccion_xlpe_pvc_cables.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31252 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/seccion_xlpe_pvc_cables.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31252 lazyload\"\/><\/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:80%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An electrical cable type for industrial facilities and public places. It is common to find power cables in applications for power transmission in all types of low voltage connections, for industrial use and for variable frequency drive (VFD).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a title=\"armoured cables\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/low-voltage-cables\/armoured-cables\/\">Armoured cables<\/a><\/h4>\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:20%\">\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\/seccion_armoured_cables.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31260 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/seccion_armoured_cables.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31260 lazyload\"\/><\/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:80%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cables with aluminium or steel reinforcement <strong>for installations with risk of mechanical aggression<\/strong>. It is also common to find armoured cables in places where rodents are present, as well as in installations in premises with a risk of fire and explosion (ATEX).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a title=\"rubber cables\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/low-voltage-cables\/rubber-cables\/\">Rubber cables<\/a><\/h4>\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:20%\">\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\/seccion_rubber_cables.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31271 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/seccion_rubber_cables.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31271 lazyload\"\/><\/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:80%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The use of extra flexible rubber cables is very varied. We can find rubber cables <strong>in fixed industrial installations as well as in mobile service<\/strong>. Welding cables should have a rubber sheath, which allows high currents to be transmitted between the welding generator and the electrode.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a title=\"LSZH cables\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/low-voltage-cables\/lsoh-safety-cables\/\">Halogen-free cables<\/a><\/h4>\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:20%\">\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\/seccion_lshf_safety_cables.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31278 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/seccion_lshf_safety_cables.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31278 lazyload\"\/><\/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:80%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>High Security Halogen Free (LSZH) Cables<\/strong> are an electrical cable type with low smoke and corrosive gas emission in case of fire are suitable<strong> for use in wiring of electrical panels and public places<\/strong>, installations of all kinds in public places, individual derivations, emergency circuits, public distribution networks and also for mobile service.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a title=\"fire resistant cables\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/low-voltage-cables\/fire-resistant-cables\/\">Fire resistant cables<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\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\/seccion_fire_resistant_cables.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31288 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/seccion_fire_resistant_cables.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31288 lazyload\"\/><\/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:80%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This electrical cable type is specially designed <strong>to transmit electrical energy in the extreme conditions<\/strong> that occur during a prolonged fire, guaranteeing supply to emergency equipment such as signalling, smoke extractors, acoustic alarms, water pumps, etc. Their use is recommended in emergency circuits in places with public concurrence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a title=\"control cables\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/low-voltage-cables\/control-cables\/\">Control cables<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\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\/seccion_control_screened_cables.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31296 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/seccion_control_screened_cables.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31296 lazyload\"\/><\/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:80%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Control cables for fixed or mobile installations are an extremely flexible type of electrical cable. Their list of uses includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Small household appliance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For the interconnection of machine parts used for manufacturing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Signalling and control systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The connection of motors or frequency converters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For signal transmission where the voltage induced by an external electromagnetic field may affect the transmitted signal or for power supply connections to avoid generating electromagnetic fields.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a title=\"instrumentation cables\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/es\/cables-de-baja-tension\/cables-de-instrumentacion\/\">Instrumentation cables<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\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\/Mesa-de-trabajo-340-copia-15.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31302 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Mesa-de-trabajo-340-copia-15.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31302 lazyload\"\/><\/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:80%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This electrical cable type is a flexible and shielded cables for the <strong>transmission of signals between equipment in industrial installations<\/strong>. Especially suitable for optimum data transmission in environments with a high level of electromagnetic interference.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a title=\"solar cables\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/low-voltage-cables\/solar-cables\/\">Solar cables<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\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\/seccion_solar_cables.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31310 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/seccion_solar_cables.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31310 lazyload\"\/><\/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:80%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Solar cables are a type of electrical cable and wire particularly suitable for <strong>connecting photovoltaic panels<\/strong>, and from the panels to the DC to AC inverter. Thanks to the design of their materials and their cover, which is especially resistant to solar radiation and extreme temperatures, they can be installed outdoors with full guarantees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><a title=\"special cables\" style=\"font-size: revert; font-weight: revert;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/low-voltage-cables\/special-cables\/\">Special cables<\/a><\/div><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\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\/seccion_special_cables.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31332 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/seccion_special_cables.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31332 lazyload\"\/><\/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:80%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are a wide variety of electric cables types for special installations such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Temporary light garland installations at trade fairs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connections for overhead cranes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hoists and lifts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applications in submerged pumps and drinking water areas such as aquariums.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purification systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drinking water fountains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swimming pools for lighting, purification and cleaning systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a title=\"aluminium cables\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/low-voltage-cables\/aluminium-cables\/\">Aluminium cables<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\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\/seccion_aluminium_cables.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31338 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/seccion_aluminium_cables.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31338 lazyload\"\/><\/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:80%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aluminium cables for power transmission are suitable for <strong>fixed installation indoors, outdoors and\/or underground.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"medium-voltage-cables\"><\/span>Medium Voltage Cables<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"border-radius:20px\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-31358 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-186448015-2.jpeg\" style=\"object-position:53% 17%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"53% 17%\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"902\" height=\"1000\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-31358 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-186448015-2.jpeg\" style=\"object-position:53% 17%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"53% 17%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-186448015-2.jpeg 902w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-186448015-2-271x300.jpeg 271w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-186448015-2-768x851.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 902px) 100vw, 902px\" \/><\/noscript><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><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 class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a title=\"RHZ1 cables\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/medium-voltage-cables\/rhz1\/\">RHZ1 cables<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medium Voltage Cable type RHZ1 with XLPE insulation, halogen free and non flame and\/or fire propagating. They are cables perfectly adapted for the transportation and distribution of energy in Medium Voltage networks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a title=\"HEPRZ1 cables\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/medium-voltage-cables\/heprz1\/\">HEPRZ1 cables<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medium Voltage cable with HEPR insulation, halogen-free and not flame- and\/or fire-propagating Ideal for the transportation and distribution of energy in Medium Voltage networks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MV-90<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medium Voltage cable with XLPE insulation, according to American standard. For transportation and distribution of energy in Medium Voltage networks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a title=\"RHVhMVh cables\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/medium-voltage-cables\/rhvhmvh\/\">RHVhMVh cables<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Copper and aluminium medium voltage cable for special applications. Especially recommended for installations where there is a risk of presence of oils and chemical agents of the hydrocarbon type or their derivatives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large 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\/01\/adobestock-854398887-1024x861.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31570 lazyload\" style=\"width:600px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"861\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-854398887-1024x861.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31570 lazyload\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-854398887-1024x861.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-854398887-300x252.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-854398887-768x645.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-854398887.jpeg 1190w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-fondo-gris-border-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c29f018f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:20px;background-color:#fffbe5;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 id=\"Electrical-Cable-Voltage\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"electrical-cable-voltage\"><\/span>ELECTRICAL CABLE VOLTAGE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"border-radius:20px\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-31405 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-868427663-1024x683.jpeg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-31405 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-868427663-1024x683.jpeg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-868427663-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-868427663-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-868427663-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-868427663.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An electric cable is measured in volts and, depending on these, they are categorized into one group or another:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Low voltage cables (up to 750 V):<\/strong> in a variety of applications, and with thermoplastic and thermoset coatings. They are designed and built according to harmonized standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Low Voltage cables (up to 1,000 V):<\/strong> (also called (0,6\/1 kV) The cables in this section are used for industrial power installations in various fields (general industry, public installations, infrastructures, etc.). They are designed according to international standards (UNE, <a href=\"https:\/\/webstore.iec.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IEC<\/a>, BS, UL).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Medium Voltage cables:<\/strong> from 1 kV to 36 kV. They are used to distribute electricity from electrical substations to transformer stations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High Voltage cables:<\/strong> from 36 kV. They are used to transport electricity from the generating plants to the electrical substations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c29f018f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#EBEBEB;border-radius:20px;background-color:#fff0f0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 id=\"Components-of-an-electrical-cable\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"components-of-an-electrical-cable\"><\/span>COMPONENTS OF AN ELECTRICAL CABLE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An electric cable consists of:<\/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:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/topcable-toxfree-zh-n2xh-flex-1024x344.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31436 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/topcable-toxfree-zh-n2xh-flex-1024x344.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31436 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/topcable-toxfree-zh-n2xh-flex-1024x344.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/topcable-toxfree-zh-n2xh-flex-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/topcable-toxfree-zh-n2xh-flex-768x258.png 768w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/topcable-toxfree-zh-n2xh-flex.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Electric conductor:<\/strong> which channels the flow of electricity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insulation:<\/strong> it covers and contains the electric flow in the conductor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Auxiliary elements:<\/strong> that protect the cable and guarantee its longevity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Outer sheath:<\/strong> it covers all the mentioned materials protecting them from the outside.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large 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\/01\/adobestock-1475743827-1024x880.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31455 lazyload\" style=\"width:500px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"880\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-1475743827-1024x880.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31455 lazyload\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-1475743827-1024x880.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-1475743827-300x258.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-1475743827-768x660.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-1475743827.jpeg 1163w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c29f018f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#EBEBEB;border-radius:20px;background-color:#eeffe9;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 id=\"Types-of-electric-conductors\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"types-of-electric-conductors\"><\/span>TYPES OF ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bare wire conductor<\/strong>: single wire in solid state, not flexible and without coating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aluminum electrical conductors:<\/strong> in some cases, aluminum conductors are also used, despite the fact that this metal is 60% worse conductor than copper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Copper electrical conductors:<\/strong> the most commonly used material.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flexible copper wire conductor:<\/strong> it is a set of fine wires covered by an insulating material. They are flexible and malleable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Single-core cable:<\/strong> a cable with a single conductor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multi-core cable:<\/strong> a cable that has several conductors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c29f018f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#EBEBEB;border-radius:20px;background-color:#e9f8ff;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 id=\"Types-of-insulation-for-electrical-cables\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"types-of-insulation-for-electric-cables\"><\/span>TYPES OF INSULATION FOR ELECTRIC CABLES<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insulation in electrical cable types consists of placing an insulating coating on the conductor to prevent current leakage. They are classified into two large groups: thermoplastic and thermoset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-thermoplastic-insulation\"><\/span>1. Thermoplastic insulation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are most common in the manufacture of electrical cables are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PVC:<\/strong>Polyvinyl chloride.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Z1: <\/strong>Polyolefins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PE<\/strong>: Linear polyethylene.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PU: <\/strong>Polyurethane.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-thermosetting-insulation\"><\/span>2. Thermosetting insulation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most common are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>EPR:<\/strong> Ethylene Propylene.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>XLPE<\/strong>: Crosslinked Polyethylene.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>EVA<\/strong>: Ethyl Vinyl Acetate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SI<\/strong>: Silicone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PCP:<\/strong> Neoprene.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SBR<\/strong>: Natural Rubber.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c29f018f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#EBEBEB;border-radius:20px;background-color:#ffe3d5;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 id=\"Types-of-metal-protections-for-electrical-cable\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"types-of-metal-protections-for-electrical-cable\"><\/span>TYPES OF METAL PROTECTIONS FOR ELECTRICAL CABLE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In some cases, the cables may have metal shields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Screens:<\/strong> these are electrical metal protections applied to isolate the signals that pass through the interior of the cable from possible external interference.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Armours<\/strong>: these are mechanical protections that protect the cable from possible external aggressions: animals, blows, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large 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\/01\/adobestock-895930177-2-1024x922.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31449 lazyload\" style=\"width:500px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"922\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-895930177-2-1024x922.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31449 lazyload\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-895930177-2-1024x922.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-895930177-2-300x270.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-895930177-2-768x691.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-895930177-2.jpeg 1111w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c29f018f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#EBEBEB;border-radius:20px;background-color:#f8e8ff;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 id=\"Nomenclature-of-electrical-cables-according-to-standards\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"nomenclature-of-electrical-cables-according-to-standards\"><\/span>NOMENCLATURE OF ELECTRICAL CABLES ACCORDING TO STANDARDS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each type of electrical wire and cable has a standard designation. This designation is composed of a set of letters and numbers, each with a specific meaning. This designation refers to a series of product characteristics (materials, nominal tensions, etc.) that facilitate the selection of the most suitable cable for your needs, avoiding possible errors in the supply of one cable by another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a cable does not clearly indicate these data, it may be a defective cable, which does not comply with safety regulations or guarantee the cable&#8217;s life and proper operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"designation-according-to-type-of-insulation\"><\/span>Designation according to type of insulation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Nomenclature<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Electrical Cable Types<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">R<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">X<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Z1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Halogen-free thermoplastic polyolefin<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Z<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Halogen-free thermosetting elastomer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">V<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">S<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Halogen-free thermosetting silicone compound<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">D<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ethylene-propylene elastomer (EPR)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"screen-designation-interior-lining-armature-seat\"><\/span>Screen designation, interior lining, armature seat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Nomenclature<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Electrical Cable Types<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>C3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Copper wire screen, helically arranged<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>C4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Copper shield in the form of a braid, on the assembled insulated conductors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>V<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Z1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Halogen-free thermoplastic polyolefin<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If there is no screen, no inner lining and no armature seat, no letter is used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"designation-of-the-different-types-of-armor\"><\/span>Designation of the different types of armor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><strong>Nomenclature<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Electrical Cable Types<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>F<\/td><td>Steel strapping arranged in a helical pattern<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>FA<\/td><td>Aluminium strapping arranged in a helical pattern<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>FA3<\/td><td>Longitudinally corrugated aluminium strip<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>M<\/td><td>Steel wire crown<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MA<\/td><td>Aluminium wire crown<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"designation-of-the-outer-sheath\"><\/span>Designation of the outer sheath<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Nomenclature<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Electrical Cable Types<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>V<\/td><td>Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Z1<\/td><td>Halogen-free thermoplastic polyolefin<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Z<\/td><td>Halogen-free thermosetting elastomer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>N<\/td><td>Vulcanized chlorinated polymer<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conductors-designation\"><\/span>Conductor\u2019s designation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Nomenclature<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Electrical Cable Types<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>K<\/td><td>Flexible copper (class 5) for fixed installations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>F<\/td><td>Flexible copper (class 5) for mobile services<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>D<\/td><td>Flexible for welding machine cables. When there are no letters on it, the conductor is made of solid copper, class 1 or 2.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AL<\/td><td>AL If the conductor is made of aluminium, (AL) is indicated.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"rated-voltage\"><\/span>Rated voltage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Rated<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><strong>Voltage<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>0,6\/1 kV<\/td><td>Rated voltage 1,000V<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"explanation-of-the-number-of-conductors\"><\/span>Explanation of the number of conductors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Nomenclature<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Electrical Cable Types<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>nGS<\/td><td>Number and cross-section of wires, in mm<sup>2<\/sup> , with Yellow\/Green conductor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>nxS<\/td><td>Number and cross-section of conductors, in mm<sup>2<\/sup> , without conductor Yellow\/Green<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cable-design-rules\"><\/span>Cable design rules<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cable design rules are also referenced in the marking of each cable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UNE 21123<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IEC 60502<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UNE 21150<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"additional-data\"><\/span>Additional data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Nomenclature<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Electrical Cable Types<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CE<\/td><td>CE marking is compulsory for the marketing of the product in the European Community. This marking can be on the product or on the packaging<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manufacture date<\/td><td>Date of manufacture (YYMMDD). The date of manufacture is usually placed for traceability purposes. Traceability makes it possible to know who, when and where has carried out each stage of the process and with which materials<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can review concepts through this video that we have prepared:<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"erdyt-6a6b63de3006d\" data-id=\"LdnfxXfVdlU\" class=\"erd-youtube-responsive\" style=\"display:block;position:relative;clear:both;width:100%;max-width:100%;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\"><div class=\"erd-ytplay\" id=\"erdytp-LdnfxXfVdlU-6a6b63de3006d\" data-vid=\"LdnfxXfVdlU\"   data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LdnfxXfVdlU?loop=1&#038;autoplay=1&#038;rel=0\" data-allowfullscreen=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/LdnfxXfVdlU\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"YouTube Video\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large 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\/01\/adobestock-906832369-2-1024x788.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31545 lazyload\" style=\"width:500px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-906832369-2-1024x788.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31545 lazyload\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-906832369-2-1024x788.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-906832369-2-300x231.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-906832369-2-768x591.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/adobestock-906832369-2.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c29f018f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#EBEBEB;border-radius:20px;background-color:#efffeb;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 id=\"Dimensioning-criteria-of-electrical-conductors\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dimensioning-criteria-of-elecrtical-conductors\"><\/span>DIMENSIONING CRITERIA OF ELECRTICAL CONDUCTORS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two sizing criteria for copper conductors: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In the AWG-American Wire Gauge<\/strong>, conductors are defined by specifying a number of wires and a diameter of each wire.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In European sizing (mm2)<\/strong>, the conductors are defined by specifying the maximum resistance of the conductor (\u03a9\/km). Solid or flexible conductors are defined by specifying the minimum number of wires or the maximum diameter of the wires that form it. In addition, the actual geometrical sections are somewhat smaller than those indicated as nominal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c29f018f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#EBEBEB;border-radius:20px;background-color:#dbf8ff;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 id=\"Electrical-cable-measurements\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"electrical-cable-measurements\"><\/span>ELECTRICAL CABLE MEASUREMENTS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><strong>Cross-section in<\/strong> mm<sup>2<\/sup><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>AWG<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Current consumption<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Used<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25mm<sup>2<\/sup><\/td><td>4<\/td><td>Very high<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central air conditioning and industrial equipment<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16mm<sup>2<\/sup><\/td><td>6<\/td><td>High air<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conditioners, electric stoves and electric power connections<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10mm<sup>2<\/sup><\/td><td>8<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium high<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refrigerators and dryers<\/span><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6mm<sup>2<\/sup><\/td><td>10<\/td><td>Medium<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microwave and blenders<\/span><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4mm<sup>2<\/sup><\/td><td>12<\/td><td>Medium<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lighting<\/span><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.5mm<sup>2<\/sup><\/td><td>14<\/td><td>Under<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lamps<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1.5mm<sup>2<\/sup><\/td><td>16<\/td><td>Very low<\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thermostats, bells or security systems<\/span><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c29f018f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#EBEBEB;border-radius:20px;background-color:#ffeaea;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 id=\"Types-of-colours-in-electrical-cables-and-their-meaning\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"types-of-colours-in-electrical-cables-and-their-meaning\"><\/span>TYPES OF COLOURS IN ELECTRICAL CABLES AND THEIR MEANING<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"border-radius:20px\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-31598 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/proyecto-20191119-0450-1024x684.jpeg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-31598 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/proyecto-20191119-0450-1024x684.jpeg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/proyecto-20191119-0450-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/proyecto-20191119-0450-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/proyecto-20191119-0450-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/proyecto-20191119-0450.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The colours of the electrical cables are governed by the <strong>International Electrical Commission Standard IEC 60446<\/strong>. For the identification of the conductors, the following colors are allowed: <strong>black, brown, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, gray, white, pink and turquoise.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Neutral conductor<\/strong>: blue. It is recommended not to use more blue conductors to avoid confusion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phase conductor<\/strong>: black, grey or brown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protective or earthing conductor<\/strong>: two colours, yellow and green. The use of yellow or green single-coloured cables is only permitted in places where, for safety reasons, there is no possibility of confusion with the earthing system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"Need-support-on-choosing-the-right-cable\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"need-support-on-choosing-the-right-cable\"><\/span>NEED SUPPORT ON CHOOSING THE RIGHT CABLE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When searching for the correct cable for your project, our expertise is second to none. <a title=\"contact\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact us<\/a> today for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Each type of electrical cable and wire has the purpose of transporting electrical energy from one point to another. 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