This detailed product description covers both single-core and multi-core electrical wires, highlighting their features, benefits, applications, and general technical specifications in Markdown format.
In the intricate world of electrical systems, the quality and type of wiring are paramount for safety, efficiency, and longevity. Our comprehensive range of single-core and multi-core electrical wires provides robust, reliable, and compliant solutions for virtually any application, from residential and commercial installations to complex industrial machinery and sensitive electronic equipment.
Engineered with precision and manufactured to exacting international standards, our wires ensure optimal performance and peace of mind.
1. Single-Core Wires: Precision & Power for Dedicated Paths
Single-core wires consist of a single conductor, either solid or stranded, encased within a single layer of insulating material. They are the backbone of many electrical systems, ideal for applications requiring dedicated current paths and robust protection.
Key Characteristics & Benefits:
Dedicated Performance: Each wire handles a specific circuit, minimizing interference and ensuring focused power delivery.
Robust & Durable: Often designed for fixed installations, offering excellent mechanical strength and resistance to damage.
Efficient Heat Dissipation: Simple construction generally allows for effective heat management in appropriate applications.
Cost-Effective: Often more economical for straightforward wiring tasks over long distances.
Features:
Conductor Material: High-purity electrolytic grade copper (plain or tinned) or aluminum, ensuring superior conductivity.
Solid Core: Ideal for fixed, low-flexibility installations like internal building wiring or busbar connections.
Stranded Core: Offers greater flexibility, suitable for applications requiring some movement or easier bending during installation.
Insulation:
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride): General-purpose, flame-retardant, good electrical properties, and cost-effective.
XLPE (Cross-linked Polyethylene): Higher temperature rating, enhanced chemical resistance, and superior dielectric strength, ideal for higher current and more demanding environments.
Rubber/Silicone: Excellent flexibility and resistance to extreme temperatures.
Voltage Rating: Available in various ratings (e.g., 300/500V, 450/750V, 600/1000V) to suit different application voltages.
Temperature Rating: Typically ranging from -15°C up to +70°C, +90°C, or even +180°C for specialized insulations like silicone.
Colors: Standardized insulation colors for phase, neutral, and earth identification (e.g., Red, Black, Blue, Yellow, Green/Yellow).
Compliance: Manufactured to international standards such as IEC, BS, VDE, UL, and RoHS directives.
Typical Applications:
Internal Wiring: Residential and commercial building wiring, conduit installations.
Panel Wiring: Control panels, distribution boards, switchgear.
Earthing/Grounding: Dedicated earth conductors.
Motor & Transformer Connections: Power supply to motors, generators, and transformers.
2. Multi-Core Wires: Flexibility & Integration for Complex Systems
Multi-core wires contain multiple individually insulated conductors, twisted or laid up together, and then protected by an overall outer sheath. They are designed for applications where multiple signals or power lines need to be transmitted within a single, neat, and protected cable.
Key Characteristics & Benefits:
Space-Saving & Neat: Consolidates multiple wires into a single cable, reducing clutter and simplifying installation.
Enhanced Protection: The outer sheath provides superior mechanical protection against abrasion, moisture, chemicals, and UV radiation.
Flexibility: Often designed with stranded conductors and flexible sheathing, making them suitable for dynamic applications.
Simplified Installation: Reduces labor and time compared to running individual single-core wires.
Reduced EMI (Electromagnetic Interference): Shielded options provide protection against external electrical noise.
Features:
Conductor Material: High-purity electrolytic grade copper (plain or tinned) in stranded configurations for flexibility.
Individual Core Insulation: Each conductor is individually insulated, typically with PVC, XLPE, or Rubber for distinct electrical isolation.
Core Identification: Numbered, color-coded, or striped cores for easy identification and termination.
Overall Sheath: A robust outer jacket providing mechanical protection and environmental resistance.
PVC: General-purpose, durable, and flame-retardant.
Rubber/Neoprene: Highly flexible, oil-resistant, and suitable for harsh industrial environments.
PU (Polyurethane): Exceptional abrasion resistance, cut resistance, and chemical resistance, often used in robotics and automation.
LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen): Emits minimal smoke and no corrosive gases in a fire, critical for enclosed public spaces.
Shielding (Optional):
Foil Shield: Offers good electrostatic shielding.
Braided Shield: Provides superior electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection and mechanical strength.
Armouring: Steel Wire Armour (SWA) or Steel Tape Armour (STA) for extreme mechanical protection in direct burial or harsh industrial settings.
Voltage Rating: Available in various ratings (e.g., 300/500V, 450/750V, 600/1000V).
Temperature Rating: Typically ranging from -25°C up to +70°C, +90°C, or even higher for specialized types.
Compliance: Manufactured to international standards such as IEC, BS, VDE, UL, and RoHS directives.
Typical Applications:
Control & Instrumentation: Connecting sensors, actuators, and control devices in industrial automation.
Power Distribution: Supplying power to machinery, portable appliances, and tools.
Robotics: Highly flexible multi-core cables for dynamic bending and torsion.
Data & Signal Transmission: Low-voltage data and signal lines for security systems, audio-visual equipment.
Outdoor & Harsh Environments: Armoured or rubber-sheathed cables for underground, mining, marine, or temporary power.
Automotive: Wiring harnesses for vehicle electrical systems.
3. General Technical Specifications (Common to both ranges):
Specification
Detail
Conductor Material
High-Purity Electrolytic Copper (Plain or Tinned) / Aluminum
Conductor Type
Solid (Class 1) or Stranded (Class 2, 5, 6)
Insulation Material
PVC, XLPE, Rubber, Silicone, ETFE, LSZH
Core Sizes (AWG/mm²)
0.5 mm² to 400 mm² (Single-Core); 0.5 mm² to 50 mm² (Multi-Core)
Uncompromising Quality: Manufactured using premium raw materials and state-of-the-art processes, ensuring consistent electrical integrity and longevity.
Safety Assured: Rigorously tested and certified to meet or exceed relevant international safety and performance standards.
Wide Selection: A comprehensive range of sizes, core counts, insulation types, and sheathing options to perfectly match your project requirements.
Expert Support: Our team of specialists is ready to assist you in selecting the ideal wire for your specific application.
Sustainability: Commitment to environmentally responsible manufacturing processes and RoHS/REACH compliance.
Don't compromise on your electrical infrastructure. Explore our full catalog of single-core and multi-core wires today and discover the reliable, high-performance solutions you need.
