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YELLOWFLEX Connecting Cable
Built for applications demanding high flexibility and mechanical resilience, the YELLOWFLEX connecting cable serves steel mills, rolling mills, HVAC systems, dismantling operations, machinery and plant construction, and chemical industry environments. Compliant with DIN VDE 0165 for potentially explosive areas and backed by dual CE and UL certification, it is available pre-terminated with plug and ferrule connections.
Key Features
Flexible, Certified Cable for Demanding Industrial Use
The YELLOWFLEX connecting cable combines mechanical durability with dual certification, making it suitable for professional and non-professional use across a wide range of industrial environments.
High Flexibility & Mechanical Resilience
Engineered with enhanced stability for applications requiring frequent handling and mechanical stress.
Tear- & Weather-Resistant
The special EM2 sheath resists tearing and performs reliably outdoors and in harsh weather conditions.
Highly Oil & Grease Resistant
Retains performance in industrial environments with significant oil and grease exposure.
DIN VDE 0165 Hazardous Area Compliance
Compliant with DIN VDE 0165 for use in potentially explosive areas; optional yellow jacket adds visual safety marking.
Dual CE + UL Certification
Certified to both European CE and North American UL standards for global project compatibility.
Pre-Terminated Connector Options
Available with a plug-terminated end and a stripped, ferrule-terminated end for ready installation.
OEM & ODM Capabilities
Custom-Engineered Connecting Cable Solutions
YELLOWFLEX connecting cables can be tailored in cross-section, jacket color, and termination style to fit specific industrial connection requirements.
Custom Core Count & Cross-Section
Core count and conductor cross-section configured to match project power and connection requirements.
Optional Yellow Safety Jacket
A yellow jacket variant is available in place of standard black (RAL 9005) for enhanced visual safety marking.
Custom Connector Configuration
Plug and ferrule termination styles can be configured to match the connected equipment.
Optional Ground Core (G/X)
Available with (G) or without (X) a yellow/green dual-color ground protection core.
Certification Documentation Support
CE and UL project documentation and test reports available to support customer certification needs.
Project-Specific Engineering Support
Small-batch prototyping and volume production supported for industrial connection projects.
Technical Specifications
Electrical, Mechanical & Termination Specifications
Electrical ratings are fixed by conductor size and insulation type, while jacket color and termination style can be configured per project.
| Product Type | YELLOWFLEX Connecting Cable |
|---|---|
| Conductor | Bare copper, extra-fine strands, Class 5 per DIN VDE 0295 / BS 6360 / IEC 60228 |
| Core Insulation | Rubber EI4, per DIN VDE 0207-363-1 / DIN EN 50363-1 |
| Outer Sheath | Special EM2 sheath, black (RAL 9005) |
| Rated Voltage | 300/500V (nominal); 600/1000V (fixed installation) |
| Test Voltage | 2500V |
| Operating Temperature Range | -15°C to +80°C (mobile: -25°C to +60°C; fixed: -30°C to +60°C) |
| Termination | End 1: plug-terminated; End 2: 30mm stripped length with wire ferrule |
| Attribute | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bend Radius | Dynamic: 5×Ø; Fixed: 4×Ø | Ø = cable diameter |
| Certification | CE + UL | Dual certified |
| Hazardous Area Compliance | DIN VDE 0165 | Optional yellow jacket for added safety marking |
| Chemical Resistance | Highly oil & grease resistant | Also tear- and weather-resistant |
| Layer | Material | Standard | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conductor | Bare copper, extra-fine strands | DIN VDE 0295 / BS 6360 / IEC 60228, Class 5 | Carries electrical current | — |
| Core Insulation | Rubber EI4 | DIN VDE 0207-363-1 / DIN EN 50363-1 | Electrical insulation | — |
| Core Identification | Color-coded (≤5 cores) / black with white numbering (≥6 cores) | Manufacturer convention | Circuit identification | — |
| Stranding | Layer-stranded cores at optimum lay length | — | Flexibility | — |
| Outer Sheath | Special EM2 rubber compound | — | Mechanical, weather, oil & grease resistance | Black (RAL 9005) standard; yellow available for hazardous-area marking |
| Termination | Plug connector (End 1); wire ferrule, 30mm strip (End 2) | — | Ready-to-install connection | Configurable per project |
Construction & Configuration
Rubber-Insulated Pre-Terminated Cable Structure
The YELLOWFLEX connecting cable pairs an extra-fine stranded copper conductor and EI4 rubber insulation with a special EM2 outer sheath and factory-fitted terminations.
Bare Copper Conductor (Extra-Fine Strand)
Extra-fine stranded bare copper conductor per DIN VDE 0295, BS 6360, and IEC 60228 Class 5 provides high flexibility.
Rubber EI4 Core Insulation
Rubber core insulation per DIN VDE 0207-363-1 / DIN EN 50363-1 provides reliable dielectric performance.
Core Color Identification
Cores of 5 or fewer use distinct color coding; 6 or more cores use black with continuous white numbering.
Layer-Stranded Cores
Cores are layer-stranded at optimum lay length for consistent flexibility along the cable length.
Special EM2 Outer Sheath
A special EM2 rubber compound sheath, standard black (RAL 9005), delivers tear, weather, oil, and grease resistance.
Pre-Terminated Connector Ends
Factory-fitted with a plug connector on one end and a stripped, ferrule-terminated end on the other.
Standards & Test Documentation
Certifications & Compliance
The YELLOWFLEX connecting cable holds dual CE and UL certification and complies with DIN VDE 0207-363-1/DIN EN 50363-1 insulation standards, DIN VDE 0165 for hazardous areas, and the EU Low Voltage Directive.
Dual CE & UL Certification
Certified to both European CE and North American UL standards for connecting cable applications.
DIN VDE / DIN EN Insulation Standard
Core insulation complies with DIN VDE 0207-363-1 / DIN EN 50363-1; conductor complies with DIN VDE 0295 / BS 6360 / IEC 60228 Class 5.
DIN VDE 0165 & EU Low Voltage Directive
Complies with DIN VDE 0165 for potentially explosive areas and EU Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU; an optional yellow jacket provides enhanced visual safety marking.
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