P5YY 5-Core Flexible YY Control Cable | BS 50525-2-11 | 300/500V | Fine-Stranded Copper | For Manufacturing, Engineering & Power Station Monitoring
Product Overview
The P5YY 5-Core YY Flexible Control Cable is a robust, versatile control solution engineered specifically for measuring, monitoring, and low-power control applications across South Africa’s industrial, commercial, and infrastructure sectors. Manufactured to BS 50525-2-11 standards and certified to ISO 9001 with CE marking, this cable delivers consistent performance and reliability whether installed in dry production halls, damp plant rooms, HVAC systems, or critical power station environments.
Designed with highly flexible fine-stranded copper conductors, the P5YY series simplifies routing inside machinery, control panels, and along cable trays—even where repeated movement or tight bends are expected. Its durable grey outer sheath provides dependable mechanical and environmental protection, making it a proven choice for factories, engineering workshops, and power generation facilities throughout South Africa, from Cape Town’s manufacturing zones to Gauteng’s industrial hubs and Mpumalanga’s power infrastructure sites.
Key Features & Benefits
5-core YY flexible construction optimised for control, measurement, and monitoring circuits
Fine-stranded copper conductors: excellent conductivity, low resistance, and superior flexibility for easy installation
Rated voltage: 300/500 V — ideal for auxiliary control, instrumentation, and signalling circuits
Temperature range: operates reliably from -15°C to +60°C, withstanding short-circuit peaks up to 150°C
Minimum bending radius: 10× overall diameter — suitable for confined spaces and dynamic cabling
Grey outer sheath with core identification colours for quick, safe termination
Complies with BS 50525-2-11, ISO 9001 quality assurance, and CE marking
Suitable for dry and damp interior locations — versatile across many indoor industrial environments
Technical Specifications — P5YY 1.5 mm² Variant
Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
Product Code | P5YY1.5 |
Number of Cores | 5 |
Conductor Size | 1.5 mm² |
Conductor Type | Fine-stranded copper |
Nominal Overall Diameter | 9 mm |
Current Capacity | 14 A |
Max. Conductor Resistance at 20°C | 13.3 Ω/km |
Rated Voltage | 300/500 V |
Operating Temperature | -15°C to +60°C |
Short-Circuit Temperature | +150°C |
Minimum Bending Radius | 10× cable diameter |
Outer Sheath Colour | Grey |
Insulation / Core Colours | Standard YY colour-coded cores |
Standards Compliance | BS 50525-2-11, CE, ISO 9001 |
Supply Options | Standard lengths or custom cut-to-length |
Typical Applications
The P5YY control cable is widely deployed throughout South Africa’s key industries for:
✅ Manufacturing & production plants — machinery monitoring, sensor wiring, and process control circuits
✅ Engineering & heavy industry — equipment control panels, automation systems, and test instrumentation
✅ Power stations & energy facilities — auxiliary monitoring, signalling, and safety interlock wiring
✅ HVAC & building services — heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system control wiring
✅ Electrical systems in dry & damp interiors — factories, workshops, plant rooms, and indoor industrial installations
It is not intended for outdoor direct burial or permanent exposure to UV or harsh weather without additional protection, and is designed exclusively for interior use.
Quality & Compliance
Every P5YY cable is manufactured under an ISO 9001-certified quality management system, ensuring consistency from conductor stranding to jacketing. Compliance with BS 50525-2-11 means performance matches recognised British and international specifications — a standard widely accepted across Southern Africa. CE marking confirms conformity with European safety, health, and environmental directives, making this cable suitable both for local projects and for equipment destined for export markets.
Why Choose P5YY for Your Project?
In South Africa’s demanding industrial climate — where reliability, temperature resilience, and ease of installation directly affect uptime — the P5YY series offers peace of mind. Fine-stranded copper conductors reduce voltage drop and heat build-up; flexible construction speeds installation in panels and machinery; and standardised YY core colours simplify troubleshooting and future maintenance. Whether you are retrofitting instrumentation at a power station, wiring control panels for a new factory in Durban, or upgrading HVAC controls across commercial developments, P5YY delivers consistent, spec-compliant performance you can trust.
Available in standard factory lengths or cut exactly to your required lengths to minimise waste and on-site jointing.
