6491X Single Core H07V-R Stranded Copper Cable – BS 6004, BS EN 50525-2-31, 450/750V for Building Wiring, Power & Lighting Circuits
Overview
The 6491X Single Core Cable (H07V-R Stranded) is a robust, high-quality electrical cable manufactured to BS 6004 and complying with BS EN 50525-2-31 standards. Designed for reliability and performance in general electrical installations, it is widely used across South Africa in residential, commercial, and light industrial projects. It is ideal for power and lighting circuits, building wiring, internal wiring of appliances and apparatus, and much more.
Built with stranded copper conductors and rated for 450/750 V, this cable offers dependable performance over a wide temperature range from -15°C up to 70°C, withstanding short-circuit temperatures up to 160°C. It carries BASEC Approval, CE marking, and is manufactured under ISO 9001 quality management systems — giving engineers, procurement specialists, and installers full confidence in every reel.
Construction & Key Specifications
Feature | Details |
|---|---|
Product Type | 6491X Single Core Cable |
Designation | H07V-R |
Conductor | Stranded Copper |
Voltage Rating | 450 / 750 V |
Standards | BS 6004, BS EN 50525-2-31 |
Certifications | BASEC Approved, CE, ISO 9001 |
Operating Temperature | -15°C to +70°C |
Short Circuit Temperature | 160°C |
Bending Radius | 4× overall diameter (≤16 mm²); 5× overall diameter (≥25 mm²) |
Application & Installation
The 6491X range is engineered for:
✅ Power and lighting circuits
✅ General building wiring
✅ Internal wiring of appliances, switchgear, and apparatus
✅ Semi-flush exposed conduits
✅ Embedded conduits and closed installation ducts
It is commonly installed in South African homes, offices, shopping centres, and light-industrial facilities — wherever safe, standard-compliant internal wiring is required. The stranded copper construction makes it more flexible than solid-core cable, easier to pull through conduits and route around corners, while still delivering excellent electrical performance.
Technical Data by Size
Why Choose the 6491X Range?
Trusted Compliance: Manufactured to BS EN 50525-2-31 and BS 6004, with full BASEC certification — widely accepted and specified across South Africa.
Quality Assured: ISO 9001-certified production means consistent quality from batch to batch.
Performance You Can Trust: Low-resistance stranded copper ensures efficient power delivery; temperature ratings match typical South African installation conditions.
Flexible Sizing: Covers everything from lighting circuits (1.5 mm²) up to heavier power distribution (35 mm²), all from one product range.
Practical Installation: Easier to work with than solid core; suitable for conduits, ducts, and appliance wiring.
Project-Friendly Packaging: Available in standard retail and bulk lengths, with cut-to-length options available on request.
South African Use Cases
In South Africa, where electrical infrastructure demands both safety and durability, the 6491X range is a popular choice among consulting engineers, electrical contractors, and procurement officers. It aligns with common wiring practices found in SANS and SABS-aligned projects, making it easier to specify and approve on building plans. Whether you’re wiring a new residential development, retrofitting office blocks, or installing internal cabling for machinery and switchrooms, this cable offers the standardisation, certification, and sizing flexibility that South African projects demand.
With BASEC and CE marks alongside ISO 9001 quality backing, it simplifies compliance verification — a key consideration when submitting documentation for municipal approval or building control sign-off across provinces.
Ordering Notes
Outer sheath colour: standard colour as per BS requirements.
Minimum bending radius: 4× overall diameter up to 16 mm²; 5× diameter for 25 mm² and 35 mm².
All current ratings are for general electrical installation conditions; always verify against your specific installation method, grouping, and ambient temperature — especially in hotter inland regions of South Africa.
Cut-to-length service is available for custom project requirements — please enquire.
