A comprehensive engineering reference comparing all 53 GAALFLEX® cable products across voltage rating, insulation technology, shielding architecture, temperature range, certification standards, application environment, and core configuration — enabling engineers to select the optimal cable for any industrial scenario from a single unified portfolio.

GAALFLEX® Complete 53-Product Cable Selection Guide: Deep Comparison Across 7 Product Families for Industrial, Marine, Mining, Automation, and VFD Applications
A comprehensive engineering reference comparing all 53 GAALFLEX® cable products across voltage rating, insulation technology, shielding architecture, temperature range, certification standards, application environment, and core configuration — enabling engineers to select the optimal cable for any industrial scenario from a single unified portfolio.
1. Product Family Map & Decision Tree
The GAALFLEX® portfolio spans 53 distinct products organized into 7 families. Selecting the correct cable begins with identifying the application domain, then narrowing by voltage, environment, and certification requirements.
2. Voltage Rating Comparison (300V–2000V)
| Voltage Class | Products | Standards | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300/500V | 500 CY, 500 SY, 500 P PUR, 500 P Orange, 500 CP Lean, 540 P PUR, 540 CP PUR, H05BQ-F, CONTROL 601, CONTROL 601 CY | IEC, DIN VDE, harmonized | Light industrial, automation, tools |
| 450/750V | 750 BCY Lean, H07ZZ-F, (H)07BQ-F, 07BQ-F | IEC, DIN VDE, harmonized | Heavy industrial, building, tools |
| 600V | CONTROL 600 (all 6 variants), TRAY 600 (2 variants), INSTRUMENTATION 600 (4 variants) | UL 1277 TC-ER, UL/CSA | North American control, tray, instrumentation |
| 600/1000V | 1000 PVC, 1000 H SC, 1000 BH SC, 1000 BH, 1000 SC CY, 1000 CY, 1000 CH, 1000 P PUR, VFD 2YSLCY-J, VFD 2YSLCYK-J, VFD 1000 UL, VFD 1300 A, VFD 2XSLCYK, VFD 2XSLCHK-J, VFD 1100 PH, TRAY 1002 (2 variants), TRAY VFD 1500 T, 1510 T, 1520, 1400 | IEC, DIN VDE, UL 2277, BS 5467 | Industrial power, VFD, subsea, mining |
| 600V/1000V (dual UL) | TRAY VFD 1405 600V | UL 1277 600V + UL 2277 1000V | Chain-application, direct-burial, dual-voltage |
| 1000V/2000V (dual UL) | TRAY VFD 1405 2000V | UL 1277 2000V + UL 2277 1000V/2000V | Ultra-high-voltage, direct-burial, industrial |
| 2000V (single) | TRAY VFD 1410 2000V | UL 1277 TC-ER 2000V | North American HV industrial, economy |
3. Insulation Material Comparison (PVC/PUR/XLPE/EPR/GAALTHERM® 520–630)
| Insulation Type | Products Using | Key Properties | Temp. Range | Oil Resist. | Halogen-Free |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard PVC | 500 CY, 500 SY, 1000 PVC, CONTROL 601, TRAY VFD 1400 | Cost-effective, proven, UV-resistant | −25 to +90°C | Limited | No |
| PVC/Nylon (dual) | CONTROL 600 MTW, TRAY 600, TRAY 1002, TRAY VFD 1500 T, 1510 T | Oil-resistant, flame-retardant, UL-rated | −25 to +90°C | Yes | No |
| PUR (Polyurethane) | 500 P PUR, 500 P Orange, 500 CP Lean, H05BQ-F, 07BQ-F, (H)07BQ-F | Oil/chemical resistance, abrasion, flex | −40 to +90°C | Yes | No |
| PUR Zero-Halogen | 540 P PUR, 540 CP PUR | Oil resistance + LSZH + flex | −40 to +90°C | Yes | Yes |
| LSZH / Zero-Halogen | 1000 BH SC, 1000 BH, 1000 CH, H07ZZ-F | CPR fire-safe, IEC 60332-3, low smoke | −25 to +90°C | Limited | Yes |
| XLPE | VFD 2XSLCYK, VFD 2XSLCHK-J, INSTRUMENTATION 600 (all 4), TRAY VFD 1410 2000V | Cross-linked, high dielectric, moisture-resistant | −25 to +90°C | Varies | Varies |
| PE (Polyethylene) | VFD 2YSLCY-J, VFD 2YSLCYK-J, VFD 1000 UL | High dielectric, low-loss, clean | −25 to +90°C | Limited | No |
| GAALTHERM® 520 | TRAY VFD 1405 600V (18–16 AWG), TRAY VFD 1405 600V sheath, TRAY VFD 1405 2000V sheath | Proprietary halogen-free, UV-resistant, flame-retardant | −40 to +105°C | Yes | Yes |
| GAALTHERM® 521 | CONTROL 600 PVC | Proprietary thermoplastic, UL-rated | −40 to +90°C | Limited | No |
| GAALTHERM® 530 | TRAY VFD 1520 | Proprietary, corrosion-resistant insulation | −25 to +90°C | Yes | Varies |
| GAALTHERM® 580 | VFD 1300 A | Proprietary BS 5467, thermoset armour-compatible | −25 to +90°C | Limited | No |
| GAALTHERM® 590 | TRAY VFD 1405 2000V | Proprietary thermoset 2000V, extreme-voltage stress | −25 to +90°C | Yes | Yes |
| GAALTHERM® 591 | TRAY VFD 1405 600V (14 AWG+) | Proprietary high-flex, chain-optimized | −5 to +105°C | Yes | Yes |
| GAALTHERM® 630 PUR | VFD 1100 PH | Premium PUR insulation, extreme cold −50°C | −50 to +90°C | Yes | No |
| EPR (optional) | TRAY VFD 1410 2000V (optional) | Premium thermoset, moisture/heat resistant | −25 to +105°C | Yes | No |
4. Shielding Architecture Comparison (Unshielded to Quadruple-Layer)
| Shielding Level | Architecture | EMI Performance | Products |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unshielded | No screen | — | 500 P PUR, 500 P Orange, 540 P PUR, 1000 PVC, 1000 H SC, 1000 BH SC, 1000 BH, H05BQ-F, 07BQ-F, (H)07BQ-F, H07ZZ-F, CONTROL 600 PVC, CONTROL 600 SC, CONTROL 600 MTW, CONTROL 601, TRAY 600, TRAY 1002 |
| Single (braid) | Tinned Cu braid 85% | 75+ dB | 500 CY, CONTROL 600 CY Lean, CONTROL 600 SC CY, CONTROL 601 CY, CONTROL 600 MTW CY Lean |
| Single (armour) | Steel wire/braid | 60+ dB | 500 SY (TR), VFD 1300 A |
| Single (tape) | Red copper tape | 50+ dB | TRAY VFD 1410 2000V |
| Dual (Al+braid) | Al tape + PETP foil + Cu braid | 85+ dB | 500 CP Lean, 540 CP PUR, 1000 CY, 1000 CH, 1000 SC CY, VFD 2YSLCY-J, VFD 2YSLCYK-J, VFD 1000 UL, VFD 2XSLCYK, VFD 2XSLCHK-J, VFD 1100 PH, TRAY 600 CY Lean, TRAY 1002 CY Lean, TRAY VFD 1500 T, 1510 T, 1520, 1400, TRAY VFD 1405 600V |
| Dual (individual+overall) | Individual + overall Al/PETP/Cu | 90+ dB | INSTRUMENTATION 600 SPOS, INSTRUMENTATION 600 STOS |
| Quadruple (Al+PETP+braid+drain) | Al tape + PETP foil + Cu braid + Cu drain wire | 90+ dB | TRAY VFD 1405 2000V |
5. Temperature Range Comparison (−50°C to +105°C)
| Rank | Product | Min. (Fixed) | Min. (Flex) | Max. | UL Dry/Wet | Differentiator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VFD 1100 PH | −50°C | −40°C | +90°C | — | GAALTHERM® 630 PUR arctic-grade |
| 2 | TRAY VFD 1405 600V | −40°C | −5°C | +105°C | 90°C/90°C | GAALTHERM® 520/591 extreme |
| 3 | CONTROL 600 PVC | −40°C | − | +90°C | — | GAALTHERM® 521 cold-rated |
| 4 | 500 P PUR / 500 CP Lean / 540 P/CP PUR | −40°C | − | +90°C | — | PUR cold-climate flexibility |
| 5 | Most 1000-series / VFD / Tray / Instrumentation | −25°C | −25°C | +90°C | 90°C/90°C | Standard industrial range |
Arctic/cold-climate (below −30°C): VFD 1100 PH (−50°C) or PUR-insulated 500/540 series (−40°C). High-temperature (+90°C to +105°C): TRAY VFD 1405 600V (to +105°C). Standard industrial (−25°C to +90°C): majority of portfolio.
6. Certification & Standards Matrix (UL/CSA/IEC/DIN VDE/BS/CPR/MSHA)
| Standard | Marine | Industrial Auto | Control | Tray | Instrumentation | VFD European | VFD North American |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UL 1277 TC-ER | — | — | Some | ✓ | ✓ | VFD 1000 UL | ✓ |
| UL 2277 WTTC | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| UL 44 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1405/1410 |
| CSA (c(UL)) | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Optional | ✓ |
| IEC 60228/60332 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Some |
| DIN VDE 0250/0295 | Some | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | Some |
| BS 5467 | — | — | — | — | — | 1300 A | — |
| CPR EU 305/2011 | — | BH series | — | — | — | 2YSLCYK/2XSLCYK/2XSLCHK | — |
| NFPA 79 / Direct-Burial | — | — | — | TRAY 1002 | — | — | 1405 600V/2000V |
| MSHA (mining) | — | — | — | — | — | 2YSLCYK | 1405 2000V opt. |
| EPA 40 CFR | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1410 2000V |
| IEEE 383/1202 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1405/1410 |
| Class 1 Div 2 | — | — | Some | ✓ | ✓ | — | 1405 |
7. Application Environment Matrix (Marine/Mining/Subsea/Chain/Burial/Hazardous)
| Environment | Best Product(s) | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Marine / Salt Spray | PORTAFLEX® MARINE, TRAY VFD 1520 | Salt-spray resistant construction, tinned copper |
| Subsea / Deepwater | 1000 P PUR | 1000m pressure-rated, PUR jacket |
| Underground Mining | VFD 2YSLCYK-J, VFD 2XSLCYK | CPR mining-rated, DIN VDE 0250 |
| Oil / Chemical Plant | 500 P PUR, 500 CP Lean, VFD 2XSLCHK-J | OIL RES I/II, chemical resistance |
| Nuclear / Radiation | 1000 SC CY | Radiation-hardened 8×10⁶ cJ/kg |
| Arctic / Extreme Cold | VFD 1100 PH | GAALTHERM® 630 PUR, −50°C |
| Chain-Reel / Dynamic Motion | TRAY VFD 1405 600V | Chain-optimized 20×D, ≤50 m/min |
| Direct-Burial / Underground | TRAY VFD 1405 600V/2000V, TRAY 1002 | NFPA 79 burial-certified |
| Hazardous Area (Class 1 Div 2) | TRAY VFD 1405 600V, INSTRUMENTATION 600 series | NEC Art. 336/392/501 |
| Fire-Critical / Tunnel | 1000 CH, H07ZZ-F, 540 P/CP PUR | Zero-halogen, CPR Cca, IEC 60332-3 |
| Ultra-Compact Space | 750 BCY Lean | 7.5×D bend radius, ultra-compact |
| Hand-Held Tools | H05BQ-F, 07BQ-F, (H)07BQ-F | PUR flex, abrasion-resistant |
| Outdoor / UV Exposure | 1000 PVC, TRAY VFD 1405/1410 | EN 50396, UL 1581 UV-rated |
8. Core Configuration & Conductor Range
| Product Family | Min. Size | Max. Size | Configurations | Conductor Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 series | 0.5 mm² | 70 mm² | 2–61 cores | IEC 60228 Class 5 |
| 540 series | 0.5 mm² | 35 mm² | 2–61 cores | IEC 60228 Class 5 |
| 750 BCY Lean | 0.5 mm² | 6 mm² | 2–25 cores | IEC 60228 Class 5 |
| 1000 series | 0.5 mm² | 240 mm² | 1–61 cores | IEC 60228 Class 5 |
| CONTROL 600 | 0.5 mm² / 18 AWG | 70 mm² / 240 mm² | 2–61 cores | IEC 60228 / UL 83 |
| TRAY 600/1002 | 1 mm² / 18 AWG | 240 mm² | 2–65 cores | IEC 60228 / ASTM |
| INSTRUMENTATION 600 | 18 AWG | 14 AWG | 1–36 pairs/triads | UL / ICEA |
| VFD European | 1.5 mm² | 300 mm² | 4G, 3+3G/Y | IEC 60228 Class 5 |
| TRAY VFD NA | 14 AWG / 1.5 mm² | 500 MCM / 240 mm² | 4G, 3+3G, 4G+(2x)C | IEC 60228 / ASTM B-3 |
9. Bending Radius & Mechanical Performance
| Rank | Product | Fixed | Flexible | Chain | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CONTROL 600 SC | 4×D | — | — | Single-core routing |
| 2 | CONTROL 600/601 (multi-core) | 6×D | 20×D | — | Control cable routing |
| 3 | VFD 1405 2000V, most 1000-series | 6×D | — | — | Standard power installation |
| 4 | 750 BCY Lean | 7.5×D | — | — | Ultra-compact spaces |
| 5 | TRAY VFD 1405 600V | 6×D | 20×D | >10×D | Chain-reel ≤50 m/min |
| 6 | VFD 1300 A (armoured) | 12×D | — | — | BS armoured rigid |
| 7 | TRAY VFD 1410 2000V | 12×D | — | — | HV robust installation |
10. Fire Performance & Flame Rating Comparison
| Fire Level | Standards | Products |
|---|---|---|
| Basic (VW-1) | UL 2556 VW-1 | CONTROL 600, TRAY 600, standard PVC products |
| Intermediate (FT4) | CSA FT4, UL 1685 | TRAY 1002, TRAY VFD 1500/1510/1520/1400/1405, CONTROL 600 |
| Advanced (IEEE) | UL FT4 + IEEE 383 + IEEE 1202 + ICEA T-29-520 | TRAY VFD 1405 600V, TRAY VFD 1410 2000V |
| CPR Eca | EU 305/2011 Eca | VFD 2YSLCYK-J |
| CPR Cca | EU 305/2011 Cca-s3,d1,a3 | VFD 2XSLCYK |
| CPR Dca | EU 305/2011 Dca-S1b,d2,a1 | VFD 2XSLCHK-J |
| Zero-Halogen (IEC 60332-3) | IEC 60332-3 Cat. A/C, EN 50267 | 540 P/CP PUR, 1000 CH, 1000 BH SC/BH, H07ZZ-F |
11. Cost-Performance Positioning: Economy to Premium
| Tier | Products | Key Cost Driver | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | TRAY VFD 1400, TRAY VFD 1410 2000V, CONTROL 601, 500 SY | Standard PVC, basic shielding | Budget-sensitive installations, standard environments |
| Standard | CONTROL 600 PVC/MTW, TRAY 600/1002, TRAY VFD 1500 T/1510 T, VFD 2YSLCY-J, 1000 PVC | PVC/Nylon, standard Cu braid | General industrial, North American standard |
| Professional | 500 CY/CP Lean, 1000 CY/CH, VFD 2YSLCYK-J/2XSLCYK/2XSLCHK-J, TRAY VFD 1520, INSTRUMENTATION 600 series | XLPE, dual shielding, tinned Cu, CPR | Demanding industrial, mining, chemical |
| Premium | PORTAFLEX® MARINE, 540 CP PUR, 750 BCY Lean, 1000 P PUR, 1000 SC CY, VFD 1100 PH, VFD 1300 A, TRAY VFD 1405 600V/2000V | Specialty compounds (GAALTHERM® 590/630), exotic shielding, special environments | Marine, subsea, arctic, nuclear, chain-application, direct-burial HV |
12. Application Scenario Quick-Reference: 25 Real-World Selection Cases
| # | Scenario | Voltage | Environment | Recommended Product | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Container port STS crane VFD | 1000V | Marine salt spray | PORTAFLEX® MARINE | Salt-spray rated, port-optimized |
| 2 | Automotive robot arm (EMI-sensitive) | 500V | Factory clean | 500 CY | Tinned Cu braid, 85+ dB shielding |
| 3 | Outdoor conveyor belt motor | 1000V | UV, rain | 1000 PVC | UV-resistant, cost-effective outdoor |
| 4 | Petrochemical refinery VFD | 1000V | Oil, chemical | VFD 2XSLCHK-J | CPR Dca, oil-resistant XLPE, +90°C |
| 5 | Underground coal mine VFD | 1000V | Mining, hazardous | VFD 2YSLCYK-J | CPR Eca, DIN VDE 0250 mining |
| 6 | Nuclear power instrumentation | 1000V | Radiation zone | 1000 SC CY | Radiation-hardened, triple-shielded |
| 7 | Norwegian Arctic mineral processing | 1000V | −45°C extreme cold | VFD 1100 PH | GAALTHERM® 630 PUR, −50°C |
| 8 | Subsea ROV umbilical | 1000V | 1000m depth | 1000 P PUR | Deepwater pressure-rated |
| 9 | Food processing VFD (washdown) | 500V | Water, cleaning chemicals | 500 P Orange | PUR, orange hygiene color-coded |
| 10 | Chain-reel automated warehouse | 600V/1000V | Dynamic motion | TRAY VFD 1405 600V | Chain-optimized, dual-voltage |
| 11 | US factory VFD tray installation | 1000V | Indoor tray | TRAY VFD 1500 T | UL 2277 WTTC, AWG, TPE |
| 12 | Metro tunnel fire-safe power | 1000V | Tunnel, fire-critical | 1000 CH | Zero-halogen, IEC 60332-3 |
| 13 | UK substation VFD (armoured) | 1000V | Outdoor, buried | VFD 1300 A | BS 5467, steel wire armour |
| 14 | Building riser zero-halogen CPR | 1000V | Fire-safe building | 1000 BH | CPR multi-core, LSZH |
| 15 | Industrial grounding bus | 1000V | Indoor/outdoor | 1000 H SC | Single-core grounding optimized |
| 16 | North American VFD (budget) | 1000V | Standard indoor | TRAY VFD 1400 | Economy PVC, cost-optimized |
| 17 | Salt-spray coastal VFD | 1000V | Coastal, corrosion | TRAY VFD 1520 | Tinned Cu, CPE sheath |
| 18 | Process control DCS signal | 600V | Industrial floor | INSTRUMENTATION 600 SPOS | Dual-shielded paired, 90+ dB |
| 19 | CNC machine tool cable tray | 600V | Factory oil mist | CONTROL 600 MTW | Type MTW NFPA 79 |
| 20 | Hand-held power tool cord | 500V | Workshop flex | H05BQ-F PUR | Multi-core PUR abrasion-resistant |
| 21 | Confined-space robotics | 750V | Tight routing | 750 BCY Lean | Ultra-compact 7.5×D bend |
| 22 | Direct-burial underground HV VFD | 2000V | Underground trench | TRAY VFD 1405 2000V | GAALTHERM® 590, NFPA burial |
| 23 | Economy 2000V US industrial | 2000V | Standard HV | TRAY VFD 1410 2000V | XLPE economy, EPA/OSHA |
| 24 | Zero-halogen chemical plant | 500V | LSZH + oil | 540 CP PUR | Zero-halogen + PUR oil-resistant |
| 25 | European building single-core CPR | 1000V | Building, fire-safe | 1000 BH SC | CPR single-core, LSZH |
Technical References
- Underwriters Laboratories. (2023). UL 1277/2277: Power and Control Tray Cable Standards.
- IEC. (2023). IEC 60228: Conductors of Insulated Cables.
- IEC. (2023). IEC 60332-3: Tests on Electric Cables Under Fire Conditions.
- European Commission. (2023). EU 305/2011: Construction Products Regulation (CPR).
- DIN VDE. (2023). DIN VDE 0250/0295: Power Cables Standards.
- BS. (2023). BS 5467: Electric Cables with Thermosetting Insulation.
- NFPA. (2007). NFPA 79: Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery.
- IEEE. (2023). IEEE 383/1202: Fire-Resistive Cable Standards.
- ASTM. (2023). ASTM B-3/B-8/B-33: Copper Conductor Standards.
- IEC. (2023). IEC 61800-3: Adjustable Speed Electrical Power Drive Systems—EMC Requirements.
- EN. (2023). EN 50396: UV Resistance and Sunlight Aging for Cables.
- EPA. (2023). EPA 40 CFR Part 261: Standards for Universal Waste.
- ICEA. (2023). ICEA S-95-658/T-29-520: Cable Insulation and Flame Standards.
- Feichun Cable Engineering. (2023). GAALFLEX® Complete 53-Product Portfolio Technical Specifications.
- EN. (2023). EN 55011/DIN VDE 0875: EMC Industrial Equipment Standards.
Complete GAALFLEX® Cable Portfolio — Engineering Consultation
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