4-Core 1.5mm² 110 Series Cable
Consistent Power, Clean Signal, Fewer Callbacks
Field wiring faults don’t announce themselves. They appear as sporadic downtime. As intermittent signal drop on a critical sensor loop. As a truck roll three months after commissioning. The corrective work burns margin and erodes trust with your end client. A cable that resists miswiring, withstands daily mechanical stress, and holds its electrical integrity over a decade of service turns that exposure into a non-issue. This is the operational certainty the 4-Core 1.5mm² 110 Series Cable was engineered to deliver — a reduction in on-site terminations and long-term maintenance cost, without over-specifying for the application.
Why This Cable Reduces On-Site Labour and Inventory Risk
Numbered Cores with High-Contrast Sheathing
Each of the four 1.5mm² conductors carries a durable, high-visibility printed number on its insulation jacket — not a single colour band that smudges under handling. Terminating a 4-wire circuit becomes a straightforward match-to-drawing task.
What changes on your project: Panel builders complete termination blocks faster. Inspection and continuity checks catch fewer mismatches. The number of rework hours drops noticeably across a production batch. When you are paying by the hour on a tight commissioning window, that margin matters.
Stranded Copper Conductor, Class 5 Flexibility
The conductor uses fine plain copper strands, arranged to IEC 60228 Class 5. It routes cleanly through narrow cable trays and around cabinet door hinges without developing internal fractures. Repeated flexing during installation — and vibration in service — does not turn into an intermittent open circuit.
What changes on your project: You eliminate a class of premature failures that field engineers dread: the cable that tests fine at rest but fails the moment the machine reaches operating temperature or vibration. This directly supports lower warranty claims and fewer on-site service dispatches.
Uniform Bedding and Sheath for Mechanical Toughness
A circular extruded bedding layer sits under the outer PVC sheath, keeping the core assembly stable when the cable is pulled through conduit. The sheath compound itself resists cuts, oil splash, and the mild UV exposure found in semi-outdoor plant environments.
What changes on your project: Installers can pull the cable with standard nylon grips without tearing the outer jacket. The final installation looks clean and stays protected, even in mezzanine-level routing where it might contact structural steel and occasional drips of hydraulic fluid.
Temperature and Voltage Bandwidth Suited for General Automation
Rated for an operating temperature that spans freezer-grade cold to the heat load inside an unventilated control cabinet, the cable tolerates conditions that degrade cheaper gen-purpose jackets within eighteen months. The voltage rating covers the vast majority of 24V DC control circuits, 0–10V analogue signalling, and low-power AC feeds without requiring a step up to heavier, harder-to-handle construction.
What changes on your project: One cable part number covers a broad range of automation subsystems. Your purchasing team stocks fewer SKUs, your installers handle a familiar construction, and your design engineers avoid over-engineering the BOM for routine circuits.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value / Description |
|---|---|
| Conductor | Plain annealed copper, stranded to IEC 60228 Class 5 |
| Number of Cores | 4 |
| Conductor Cross-Section | 1.5 mm² per core |
| Core Identification | Black cores with white printed numbers 1–4 |
| Insulation Material | PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), type TI1 per BS EN 50363-3 |
| Core Arrangement | Cores laid up in torsion-resistant formation |
| Inner Sheath / Bedding | Extruded PVC bedding compound |
| Outer Sheath Material | PVC, black (RAL 9005) or custom colour on request |
| Outer Sheath Properties | Oil-resistant, flame-retardant per IEC 60332-1-2 |
| Nominal Outer Diameter | ± 8.7 mm (subject to supplier tolerance) |
| Approx. Weight | 130 kg/km (contingent on exact compound density) |
| Rated Voltage (U₀/U) | 300 / 500 V AC |
| Max. Operating Temperature (Conductor) | +70 °C continuous; +90 °C short-circuit (short-duration) |
| Min. Installation Temperature | –5 °C (above freezing during pull; static service to –30 °C) |
| Minimum Bending Radius (Fixed Install) | 4 × outer diameter |
| Minimum Bending Radius (Installed under flex) | 12 × outer diameter |
| Flame Propagation | Single vertical wire test — IEC 60332-1-2 compliant |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes, to EU Directive 2011/65/EU as amended |
| CPR Classification (Construction Products Reg.) | Please request current DoP; typical stock classification is Eca |
Custom voltage ratings, alternate sheath compounds, and shielded variants are available on engineered-to-order terms. Contact our technical desk for exact dimensioned drawings and a material datasheet covering your specific batch.
Where This Cable Works Hardest
Building automation and BMS interconnects
4-core 1.5mm² is the default topology for actuator feedback loops and zone sensor busses. Numbered cores slash the termination error rate when twenty identical-looking cables converge on a single DDC panel.Industrial machinery control circuits
Hot metal, coolant mist, and micro-vibration are normal here. The oil-resistant PVC sheath and Class 5 copper survive what rigid singles-core wiring will not — maintaining signal integrity on emergency stop chains, interlock loops, and valve banks.Water and wastewater treatment plants
Cables routed next to aerated grit chambers and chemical dosing skids face sustained humidity and airborne hydrogen sulphide. Consistent outer jacket quality prevents the gradual embrittlement that forces a plant-wide rewiring cycle after five to seven years.Commercial kitchen ventilation and refrigeration
Temperature swings from -25 °C in cold storage to +50 °C above a cook line strain cheap insulation until it cracks. A flame-retardant, wide-temperature-band cable keeps exhaust fans, damper actuators, and temperature probes online without requiring conduit everywhere.Signage and exterior architectural lighting
Installations require a light-gauge multi-core that connects drivers to LED arrays cleanly for 0–10V dimming or DALI systems, while holding up under partial UV exposure and driving rain. This cable fills that role without the cost premium of a fully outdoor-rated alternative.
Compliance & Quality Assurance
- ✅ IEC 60227-5 — Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V
- ✅ IEC 60228 — Conductors of insulated cables (Class 5 flexible copper)
- ✅ IEC 60332-1-2 — Flame retardance for a single insulated wire or cable
- ✅ EN 50525-2-51 — Harmonized PVC cord and cable for control applications
- ✅ CE Marking under the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
- ✅ RoHS 3 (EU 2015/863) — compliant, with full material disclosure available on request
- ✅ ISO 9001:2015 — manufactured under a certified quality management system
- ✅ Full batch traceability: each reel carries a unique lot number linked to raw material heat codes and in-line spark test records. Inspection reports are archived for 10 years.
FAQ
Can I use this cable for both 24V DC power and analog sensor signals in the same run?
Yes, but with a caution. The 1.5mm² copper cross-section keeps voltage drop low across typical building-length runs, which works well for supplying field devices. For sensitive analogue signals (thermocouple extension, strain gauge bridge, 0–10V over a distance), proximity to AC power circuits can induce noise. This is an unshielded cable. If your sensor vendor specifies a twisted, shielded pair, use one. For general 4–20mA loops over less than 100 metres in a reasonably quiet electrical environment, it will perform adequately.
What is the difference between “110 Series” and a standard H05VV-F or H07VV-F cord?
“110 Series” is our internal designation for a specific compound formulation and dimensional profile that prioritises oil resistance and consistent bedding geometry — features that go slightly beyond the baseline requirements of harmonised cord standards. It is still a PVC-insulated, PVC-sheathed cable. If you call out an H05VV5-F or similar EN code on your project specification, our technical team can confirm equivalency line by line so you do not lose compliance sign-off.
We install in a region where ambient temperatures regularly reach –25 °C before wind chill. Will the jacket crack during cable pulling?
The outer sheath remains flexible enough for a controlled pull down to –5 °C. Below that, you need to warm the reel in a conditioned space before deployment or move to a cold-flexible compound — which we can quote as an alternative. Once installed in a fixed position with no further handling, the cable withstands a static service temperature down to –30 °C without cracking. We recommend a short sample test if your installation crew will be working in prolonged sub-zero conditions with wind-driven snow.
Start with a Specification Sheet, Not a Sales Pitch
Every project starts with a set of constraints. Ambient temperature. Required bend radius per the cable tray design. A purchasing team that needs IEC documentation, not just a photograph. Send us your routing conditions and compliance requirements, and we will return a datasheet pack within one working day — including conductor resistance values, de-rating tables, and a material declaration you can file straight into your compliance binder.
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