2185Y 5 Core Round Flexible Cable – 300/300V, BASEC & HAR Approved, BS 6500 & BS EN 50525-2-11 Compliant Light Duty Cable for Domestic, Kitchen & Office Use

Product Overview

The 2185Y 5 Core Round Flexible Cable is a dependable, light-duty flexible power cable engineered for safe, reliable electrical connections in everyday indoor environments across South Africa and beyond. Designed to meet rigorous international standards and third-party certifications, this cable delivers consistent performance, durability, and peace of mind — making it a trusted choice for electrical contractors, specification engineers, procurement professionals, and installers working on residential, commercial, and light-commercial projects.

With a rated voltage of 300/300 V, this flexible cable is purpose-built for supplying power to light portable electrical equipment and appliances where flexibility, ease of handling, and long-term reliability are essential. Its round profile and fine-stranded copper conductors combine mechanical pliability with stable electrical performance, simplifying installation in confined spaces, furniture wiring, appliance leads, and fixed indoor wiring applications where frequent movement or neat routing is required.

Key Specifications

Standards & Certifications

Quality and compliance are at the heart of this cable’s design and manufacture, ensuring full alignment with specifications widely accepted and specified within the South African and broader African electrical industry:

• ✅ BASEC Approved — Assures product consistency, safety, and compliance with British and European standards, widely recognised and trusted in South Africa.

• ✅ HAR Approved — Harmonised European cable marking, confirming conformity to agreed performance and safety requirements.

• ✅ CE Marked — Compliant with European Union conformity and safety regulations.

• ✅ ISO 9001 Certified Manufacturing — Produced under a certified quality management system for consistent batch-to-batch quality.

• ✅ BS 6500 — British Standard for flexible cables for use in domestic and similar premises.

• ✅ BS EN 50525-2-11 — European standard for low-voltage energy cables; flexible cables with thermoplastic insulation.

These accreditations mean you can specify and install this cable with confidence, knowing it has been tested and verified to perform safely and reliably under normal operating conditions.

Typical Applications & Usage

The 2185Y 5 Core Round Flexible Cable is classified as a light-duty flexible cable, ideally suited for indoor wiring in:

• 🏠 Domestic Premises — Household wiring, extension leads, and connections to light electrical appliances throughout the home.

• 🍳 Kitchen Environments — Suitable for connection to small kitchen appliances where cable flexibility and heat resistance up to 70°C are required.

• 🏢 Offices & Commercial Premises — Power leads and internal wiring for office equipment, workstations, and general light-duty power distribution.

• 📻 Light Portable Appliances — Radios, table lamps, fans, printers, computers, chargers, and other low-power portable devices.

In South Africa, this cable is commonly selected for residential electrical upgrades, office fit-outs, retail interiors, and light-commercial installations where 300/300 V rated flexible wiring is appropriate and where compliance with BASEC and recognised British/European standards is preferred or required by project specifications.

Design & Performance Features

• Fine-Stranded Copper Conductors — Deliver excellent electrical conductivity while remaining highly flexible, making the cable easy to bend, route, and terminate even in tight spaces.

• Compact Round Profile — Helps maintain neat wiring layouts, reduces strain on terminations, and fits comfortably within cable channels, trunking, and appliance casings.

• Broad Operating Temperature Range — Performs reliably from -15°C up to +70°C, suitable for South African indoor conditions, seasonal temperature variations, and areas close to moderate heat sources.

• Temperature Endurance — Rated for short-circuit temperatures up to 160°C, providing an essential margin of safety during electrical fault conditions.

• Generous Bending Radius — Minimum bending radius of just 5 × overall diameter allows flexible installation without risking insulation damage or electrical performance loss.

• Practical Supply Options — Available in convenient 50-metre and 100-metre coils, or supplied cut-to-length to match exact project requirements — reducing waste and optimising procurement efficiency.

• Stable Electrical Performance — Low conductor resistance (max 26 Ω/km at 20°C) means minimal voltage drop, ensuring efficient power delivery even over longer runs.

Why Choose the 2185Y 5 Core Flexible Cable?

For engineers, technical buyers, and electrical contractors working in South Africa, selecting the right cable means balancing performance, compliance, availability, and cost. The 2185Y series offers a proven specification that aligns with standards frequently referenced in South African electrical design and procurement.

With BASEC approval — a mark widely respected in the local industry — you demonstrate a commitment to quality and safety on every project. Harmonised HAR marking and CE compliance further simplify specification on cross-border or internationally influenced projects. Manufactured under ISO 9001 quality control and tested to BS 6500 and BS EN 50525-2-11, this cable removes guesswork: performance is predictable, durability is assured, and compliance is fully documented.

Whether you are designing a new residential development, upgrading office wiring, or sourcing reliable cable for appliance leads and light equipment, the 2185Y 5 Core Round Flexible Cable delivers the right combination of flexibility, electrical performance, and certified quality — backed by the standards and accreditations that matter most in your industry.