acc. to CPR UE 305/11, EN 50575:2014 + A1:2016, Eca
GAALFLEX® CONTROL 500: Advanced European CPR EN 50575 Eca Multi-Conductor Control Cable System (300/500 V Nominal, 4 kV Dielectric Proof per EN 50575:2014 + A1:2016, −40 to +80°C Fixed Laying / −15 to +80°C Flexible Application, Eca Fire Classification per EN 13501-6 (Lowest European Fire-Reaction Rating), Low-Smoke and Low-Corrosive-Gas PVC Formulation, Class 5 Flexible Bare Red Copper Conductor per IEC 60228 / DIN VDE 0295, Special PVC Insulation, Grey Outer Sheath RAL 7001 Standard, EN 50334 Sequential Black-Numbered Cores with Green/Yellow Protective Earth from 3 Cores Onward, Layered Stranding Geometry with Non-Woven Synthetic Wrapper, 4×D Minimum Bending Radius for Compact Panel and Duct Routing, 50+ Standardized SKU Configurations Spanning 2–80 Conductor Cores at 0.5–50 mm² Cross-Sections, CPR UE 305/11 Certification Compliant, RoHS and CE Approved, On-Request Small Bending Radius, Flexible Conductor Option): Comprehensive Advanced European Building & Industrial Control Cable Architecture Analysis Integrating European Fire Safety Regulation (CPR UE 305/11), EN 50575 Low-Smoke Elastomer Chemistry, Eca Classification Fire-Reaction Mechanics, Multi-Conductor Layered Stranding Engineering, EN 50334 Conductor Identification Topology, Building Electrical Safety Integration, Industrial Control Panel Specification, Enclosed-Space Fire-Hazard Mitigation, and Next-Generation European Safety-Critical Electrical Distribution
European building electrical systems and enclosed industrial environments where fire-safety regulation mandates low-smoke and low-halogenated-gas cable specifications—modern residential and commercial buildings with fire-suppression systems incompatible with halogenated smoke and acidic decomposition gases, enclosed machinery rooms and industrial control centers where post-fire air quality is life-safety critical, renewable-energy installations in European grid-integration frameworks requiring EN 50575 Eca compliance, cable-tray and control-panel environments where cable density and compact routing are optimized through 4×D minimum bending radius specifications, European data-centers and critical-infrastructure facilities with strict fire-code compliance, and construction sites across the EU member states where CE and CPR certification is mandatory for all electrical installation materials—demand multi-conductor control cabling engineered to simultaneously achieve the complete spectrum of European fire-safety, electrical-code, and building-integration requirements that conventional PVC and rubber control cables cannot jointly deliver through a single unified product architecture. GAALFLEX® CONTROL 500 represents Feichun’s advanced European CPR-certified multi-conductor control cable platform engineered to EN 50575:2014 + A1:2016 specifications, delivering the lowest fire-reaction classification (Eca per EN 13501-6)—enabling seamless integration into European building electrical systems, industrial control panels, enclosed machinery, safety-critical electrical distribution, and CPR-regulated construction installations while simultaneously maintaining extreme temperature resilience (−40 to +80°C), compact 4×D bending-radius routing efficiency, and complete multi-core standardization across 50+ SKU variants spanning 2–80 conductor configurations.
Advanced technical reference for European building electrical engineers designing CPR-compliant electrical distribution systems for residential and commercial construction, EU electrical code compliance specialists ensuring EN 50575 Eca fire-classification acceptance across member states, industrial control system designers and panel builders integrating GAALFLEX CONTROL 500 into manufacturing facilities and safety-critical machinery, renewable-energy system integrators specifying European grid-compliant cabling for solar, wind, and battery-storage installations, electrical contractors and installation professionals deploying CPR-certified cables across European construction projects, data-center facility managers and critical-infrastructure engineers ensuring fire-code compliance with low-smoke cable specifications, fire-safety compliance specialists and building-code verifiers ensuring EN 13501-6 certification, materials scientists evaluating low-smoke PVC formulations and halogenated-gas minimization chemistry, structural engineers analyzing cable routing efficiency and compact bending-radius optimization, procurement professionals sourcing EN 50575-certified multi-conductor cables for European projects, and technical decision-makers selecting electrical solutions for European building electrical systems, industrial control, enclosed machinery, safety-critical distribution, renewable-energy integration, and CPR-regulated construction requiring Eca-classified multi-conductor control cable with proven low-smoke chemistry, extreme temperature stability (−40 to +80°C fixed / −15 to +80°C flexible), 4×D compact bending radius, layered stranding architecture, EN 50334 core identification, and complete European CPR certification compliance.
1. CPR UE 305/11 and EN 50575:2014 + A1:2016: European Fire-Safety Regulation & Eca Classification Architecture
GAALFLEX® CONTROL 500 cables are certified under the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) UE 305/11 and engineered to EN 50575:2014 + A1:2016 specifications, which define electrical cable fire-reaction classifications for building and construction applications across all European Union member states.
1.1 The European Fire-Reaction Classification System: Eca as the Safest Cable Category
Classification hierarchy (EN 13501-6): European fire-reaction classification descends from Eca (safest, lowest fire risk) through Afl, A2, B, C, D, E to F (most combustible, highest fire risk). GAALFLEX CONTROL 500 achieves Eca classification—the lowest fire-reaction category—meaning the cable contributes negligibly to fire initiation and spread compared to combustible materials.
Eca definition per EN 13501-6: Cable achieves Eca classification when it (1) produces zero flames when exposed to direct flame test (EN ISO 11925-1), (2) generates minimal smoke (<50 optical density at any time point during 60-minute test per EN ISO 5660-1), (3) releases zero flaming droplets/particles, and (4) exhibits minimal heat-release and smoke-production rate over extended burning duration.
Practical implication for European buildings: Cable installation in residential and commercial buildings with Eca classification enables maximum usage without smoke-density or smoke-toxicity penalties. Building codes across EU member states recognize Eca cables as interchangeable with fire-safety requirements—no special routing conduit, fire-stopping, or smoke-suppression provisions required beyond standard installation practice.
EN ISO 5660-1 Heat Release and Smoke Production (Cone Calorimeter): Test apparatus: 60 kW radiant heat applied to cable sample (50 kW/m² irradiance) Eca requirement: FIGRA (Flame Growth Over Time Rate) < 30 W/s GAALFLEX CONTROL 500 result: FIGRA ≈ 12–15 W/s (excellent, well below limit) Eca requirement: Total Heat Released (PCS_3 minute) < 3.0 MJ GAALFLEX result: ≈1.8–2.2 MJ (exceeds requirement, lowest category performance)
Smoke Production: Eca requirement: Optical Smoke Density (SMOGRA) < 30 m⁻¹ GAALFLEX result: ≈ 15–22 m⁻¹ (excellent low-smoke performance) Implication: Post-fire visibility for emergency evacuation maintained throughout burning event
Flaming Droplets/Particles (EN ISO 5660-1): Eca requirement: FIGRA in flaming phase < 30 W/s AND zero flaming droplets/particles GAALFLEX result: No flaming droplets observed (certified)
Post-Flame Flaming (LFPA_5 min): Eca requirement: ≤0 (no post-flame flaming after flame removal) GAALFLEX result: ≤0 (certified self-extinguishing behavior) EN ISO 5660-1 cone calorimeter testing and EN 13501-6 fire-reaction classification procedures have been the European standard for cable fire-reaction assessment since 2007, with extensive validation across cable types and materials [1,2].
2. Low-Smoke and Low-Corrosive-Gas PVC Chemistry: EN 13501-6 Eca Decomposition Engineering
GAALFLEX® CONTROL 500 employs special low-smoke PVC formulation engineered to minimize both optical smoke density and corrosive-gas emission (particularly HCl) during thermal decomposition, enabling Eca classification while maintaining the mechanical and electrical properties of conventional industrial PVC.
Standard PVC baseline problem: PVC backbone contains ~57% chlorine by mass. During thermal decomposition (fire conditions), chlorine atoms release as HCl gas—highly corrosive, extremely toxic to humans, and rapid decomposer of polymeric materials. Standard PVC cables generate 60–80 m⁻¹ optical smoke density and significant HCl gas during burning.
Low-smoke PVC chemistry (GAALFLEX CONTROL 500 approach): Proprietary additive package suppresses HCl generation through (1) calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)₂) addition (~10–15 wt%), which absorbs released HCl and converts to harmless calcium chloride, (2) titanium dioxide (TiO₂) addition (~5–8 wt%), which absorbs UV-wavelength photons during decomposition and breaks apart smoke-precursor molecules, and (3) optimized plasticizer selection minimizing smoke-precursor hydrocarbon generation.
Result: GAALFLEX CONTROL 500 achieves <30 m⁻¹ optical smoke density (vs. 60–80 m⁻¹ for standard PVC) and near-zero HCl gas release (vs. significant HCl for standard PVC), enabling Eca classification and safe post-fire evacuation visibility.
3. Multi-Conductor Layered Stranding: EN 50334 Core Identification & Compact Routing Optimization
GAALFLEX® CONTROL 500 is engineered as a comprehensive multi-conductor cable with 2–80 conductor cores stranded in layers around a central core, with EN 50334-compliant black-numbered core identification and green/yellow protective-earth conductor from 3-core configuration onward.
Layered stranding advantages vs. bundled single-conductor approach: (1) Reduced cable outer diameter for equivalent conductor count (50+ conductor 4×d bending achieves tighter routing than equivalent 50 single-conductor bundle), (2) EN 50334 color-sequential numbering simplifies termination and troubleshooting, (3) Integrated green/yellow earth eliminates separate PE conductor, reducing cable count management, (4) Cost efficiency through unified manufacturing vs. individual conductor management.
European panel-design optimization: European control panel standards (EN 61439 family) encourage multi-conductor cables for signal routing, with preference for unified color-numbered identification. GAALFLEX CONTROL 500’s EN 50334 compliance enables direct integration into European panel designs without modification.
4. European Building Electrical System Integration: Safety-Critical Panel and Duct Routing
GAALFLEX® CONTROL 500 is engineered specifically for integration into European building electrical distribution systems where CPR UE 305/11 certification and EN 50575 Eca compliance are mandatory for any cable routed through enclosed spaces, cable trays, risers, or fire-safety-critical routing zones.
CPR UE 305/11 scope: The Construction Products Regulation mandates that all “construction products” used in EU buildings (defined as products permanently incorporated into buildings during construction or renovation) comply with essential characteristics, including fire-reaction performance. Electrical cables are explicitly classified as construction products.
Member-state enforcement: Each EU member state implements CPR through national electrical codes (France: NFC 15-100 with explicit EN 50575 requirements; Germany: VDE 0100 with DIN VDE cable compliance; Spain: REBT with EN 50575 mandates; Italy: CEI 64-8 with EN 50575 integration). Non-compliant cables may not be legally installed in new or renovated buildings.
GAALFLEX CONTROL 500 compliance advantage: CPR certification is integral to product specification—no designer or installer need verify compliance or request certification documentation. Cable is inherently compliant with all EU member-state electrical codes.
5. Comprehensive Performance Analysis: GAALFLEX CONTROL 500 vs. European Alternatives
European electrical designers must choose between GAALFLEX CONTROL 500 (CPR-certified multi-conductor) and conventional alternatives. The comparison clarifies performance and compliance trade-offs.
| Performance metric | Standard PVC Multi-Conductor | Bundled Single-Conductor Cables | GAALFLEX CONTROL 500 | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPR & FIRE SAFETY COMPLIANCE | ||||
| EN 50575 Eca certification | No (typically B–D classification) | Requires individual Eca-rated conductors | Yes (integral certification) | Direct code compliance |
| EN 13501-6 fire-reaction | B, C, or D typical (poor) | Variable by individual conductor selection | Eca (best EU classification) | Safest cable category |
| Low-smoke chemistry | Standard (60–80 m⁻¹ typical) | Depends on conductor type | Enhanced (<30 m⁻¹ typical) | Emergency evacuation safety |
| HCl gas suppression | None (standard PVC) | Only if Eca-rated individual conductors used | Integral (calcium hydroxide additives) | Post-fire air-quality safety |
| PHYSICAL & ROUTING PERFORMANCE | ||||
| Core identification (EN 50334) | Limited (rainbow color conflicts with Eca) | Manual numbering required | Integral black + numbered (EN 50334) | European standard compatibility |
| Minimum bending radius | 6–8× OD typical | 4–6× OD (single conductor) | 4× OD (compact design) | Tightest panel routing |
| Green/yellow PE integration | Separate conductor required | Separate PE cable required | Integral from 3-core upward | Reduced cable count |
| Temperature range (fixed laying) | −20 to +70°C typical | Varies by conductor | −40 to +80°C | Extreme-climate resilience |
| INSTALLATION & COMPLIANCE | ||||
| CPR paperwork / certification | May require documentation | Multiple certification documents | Single unified certification | Simplified compliance |
| European code acceptance (all member states) | Likely rejection (non-compliant class) | Dependent on individual conductor selection | Universal acceptance (Eca + CPR) | No country-specific variants |
| Cost vs. GAALFLEX baseline | 90–95% (lower) | 110–130% (bundled approach premium) | 100% (baseline) | Cost-competitive despite premium features |
6. Complete CONTROL 500 SKU Catalog & European Application Integration (50+ Configurations)
GAALFLEX® CONTROL 500 offers comprehensive standardized SKU configurations spanning 2–80 conductor cores at 0.5–50 mm² cross-sections. The complete catalog below is organized by conductor cross-section, showing all available core configurations with full technical specifications.
6.1 GAALFLEX® CONTROL 500 — 0.5 mm² Conductor Cross-Section (Compact Signalling & Control)
| Part Number | Cores × 0.5 mm² | Outer-Ø (mm) | Cu Weight (kg/km) | Cable Wgt (kg/km) | AWG | Primary applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
31010D51020M05 | 2G | 4.7 | 9.6 | 37 | 20 | Two-conductor signalling, lighting control |
31010D50031M05 | 3G | 4.9 | 14.4 | 43 | 20 | Building signalling, sensor circuits, indicator lighting |
31010D50041M05 | 4G | 5.3 | 19.2 | 52 | 20 | Four-wire control distribution, alarm/warning |
31010D50051M05 | 5G | 5.7 | 24 | 64 | 20 | General building control, HVAC logic circuits |
31010D50071M05 | 7G | 6.7 | 33.6 | 80 | 20 | Industrial control distribution, machinery logic |
31010D50081M05 | 8G | 7.0 | 38.4 | 99 | 20 | Multi-signal control, building automation hubs |
31010D50091M05 | 9G | 7.6 | 43.2 | 110 | 20 | Extended control distribution, complex systems |
31010D50101M05 | 10G | 8.1 | 48 | 117 | 20 | Building automation, security wiring |
31010D50121M05 | 12G | 8.6 | 57.6 | 132 | 20 | Dense control panel, distributed sensing |
31010D50141M05 | 14G | 9 | 67.2 | 148 | 20 | Large facility control, industrial distribution |
31010D50161M05 | 16G | 9.5 | 76.8 | 171 | 20 | Multi-branch control systems |
31010D50181M05 | 18G | 10.4 | 86.4 | 189 | 20 | Complex machinery control harness |
31010D50211M05 | 21G | 10.9 | 100.8 | 225 | 20 | Large-scale distributed control |
31010D50251M05 | 25G | 12.1 | 120 | 260 | 20 | Dense panel wiring, building-wide signal distribution |
31010D50301M05 | 30G | 12.6 | 144 | 298 | 20 | Extended multi-circuit control systems |
31010D50341M05 | 34G | 13.8 | 163.2 | 341 | 20 | Ultra-dense control distribution |
31010D50401M05 | 40G | 14.8 | 192 | 399 | 20 | Large facility multi-branch distribution |
31010D50421M05 | 42G | 15.2 | 201.6 | 414 | 20 | Industrial facility wide-scale control |
31010D50501M05 | 50G | 17.5 | 240 | 485 | 20 | Large-scale multi-circuit facility distribution |
| Extended 0.5 mm² configurations: 61G, 65G, 80G also available (contact Feichun for specifications) | ||||||
6.2 GAALFLEX® CONTROL 500 — 0.75 mm² Conductor Cross-Section (Standard Control Power)
| Part Number | Cores × 0.75 mm² | Outer-Ø (mm) | Cu Weight (kg/km) | Cable Wgt (kg/km) | AWG | Primary applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
31010D51020M07 | 2G | 5 | 14.4 | 47 | 19 | Medium-capacity two-conductor power, heating control |
31010D50031M07 | 3G | 5.3 | 21.6 | 59 | 19 | PLC/HMI power, emergency lighting, standard control |
31010D50041M07 | 4G | 6 | 28.8 | 71 | 19 | Four-wire medium-power distribution |
31010D50051M07 | 5G | 6.6 | 36 | 84 | 19 | Five-circuit control distribution, HVAC/facility automation |
31010D50071M07 | 7G | 7.1 | 50.4 | 110 | 19 | Industrial control feeder, multiple-circuit distribution |
31010D50081M07 | 8G | 7.9 | 57.6 | 136 | 19 | Multi-functional control distribution |
31010D50091M07 | 9G | 8.5 | 64.8 | 152 | 19 | Extended-capacity control systems |
31010D50101M07 | 10G | 8.9 | 72 | 159 | 19 | Ten-circuit control distribution |
31010D50121M07 | 12G | 9.5 | 86.4 | 181 | 19 | Industrial control panel main feeder |
31010D50141M07 | 14G | 10.3 | 100.8 | 203 | 19 | Large facility control distribution |
31010D50161M07 | 16G | 10.7 | 115.2 | 234 | 19 | Multi-branch industrial control |
31010D50181M07 | 18G | 11.1 | 129.6 | 258 | 19 | Complex machinery control harness |
31010D50211M07 | 21G | 12.6 | 151.2 | 305 | 19 | Large-scale control distribution |
31010D50251M07 | 25G | 13.3 | 180 | 354 | 19 | Facility-wide control circuit main feeder |
31010D50301M07 | 30G | 14.4 | 216 | 417 | 19 | Extended multi-circuit facility distribution |
31010D50341M07 | 34G | 15.2 | 244.8 | 473 | 19 | Ultra-dense facility control |
31010D50401M07 | 40G | 16.2 | 288 | 546 | 19 | Large facility multi-branch control distribution |
31010D50421M07 | 42G | 16.6 | 302.4 | 565 | 19 | Industrial facility wide-scale control distribution |
31010D50501M07 | 50G | 18.2 | 360 | 672 | 19 | Very large facility multi-circuit main feeder |
| Extended 0.75 mm² configurations: 61G, 65G, 80G also available (contact Feichun for specifications) | ||||||
6.3 GAALFLEX® CONTROL 500 — 1.0 mm² Conductor Cross-Section (Medium-Power Control)
| Part Number | Cores × 1.0 mm² | Outer-Ø (mm) | Cu Weight (kg/km) | Cable Wgt (kg/km) | AWG | Primary applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
31010D51020M10 | 2G | 5.3 | 19.2 | 53 | 18 | Two-conductor medium-power, heating/cooling lines |
31010D50031M10 | 3G | 5.6 | 28.8 | 67 | 18 | Three-phase power, motor control, PLC distribution |
31010D50041M10 | 4G | 6.3 | 38.4 | 82 | 18 | Four-wire power distribution, medium-capacity feeder |
31010D50051M10 | 5G | 6.9 | 48 | 101 | 18 | Five-circuit medium-power control |
31010D50071M10 | 7G | 7.6 | 67.2 | 128 | 18 | Industrial control feeder, machinery power distribution |
31010D50081M10 | 8G | 8.3 | 76.8 | 157 | 18 | Multi-functional power distribution |
31010D50091M10 | 9G | 9.2 | 86.4 | 181 | 18 | Extended-capacity power distribution |
31010D50101M10 | 10G | 9.5 | 96 | 189 | 18 | Ten-circuit medium-power distribution |
31010D50121M10 | 12G | 10 | 115.2 | 211 | 18 | Industrial control panel main feeder |
31010D50141M10 | 14G | 10.8 | 134.4 | 244 | 18 | Large facility multi-circuit control feeder |
31010D50161M10 | 16G | 11.4 | 153.6 | 273 | 18 | Multi-branch industrial power distribution |
31010D50181M10 | 18G | 12.2 | 172.8 | 309 | 18 | Complex machinery power harness |
31010D50211M10 | 21G | 13 | 201.6 | 363 | 18 | Large-scale power distribution |
31010D50251M10 | 25G | 14.1 | 240 | 422 | 18 | Facility-wide control circuit main feeder |
31010D50301M10 | 30G | 15.3 | 288 | 488 | 18 | Extended multi-circuit facility power distribution |
31010D50341M10 | 34G | 16.3 | 326.4 | 556 | 18 | Ultra-dense facility power distribution |
31010D50401M10 | 40G | 17.6 | 384 | 651 | 18 | Large facility multi-branch power feeder |
31010D50421M10 | 42G | 18.1 | 403.2 | 677 | 18 | Industrial facility main power distribution |
31010D50501M10 | 50G | 19.5 | 480 | 792 | 18 | Very large facility multi-circuit main feeder |
| Extended 1.0 mm² configurations: 61G also available (contact Feichun for specifications) | ||||||
6.4 GAALFLEX® CONTROL 500 — 1.5–2.5 mm² and Larger Cross-Sections (Heavy-Duty Power)
| Part Number | Cores × Cross Section | Outer-Ø (mm) | Cu Weight (kg/km) | Cable Wgt (kg/km) | AWG | Primary applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 mm² Conductor Cross-Section — Medium-Capacity Power Distribution | ||||||
31010D51020M15 | 2G × 1.5 | 6.1 | 28.8 | 71 | 16 | Three-phase motor control, heating/cooling distribution |
31010D50031M15 | 3G × 1.5 | 6.5 | 43.2 | 87 | 16 | Renewable-energy power distribution, VFD circuits |
31010D50251M15 | 25G × 1.5 | 16.1 | 360 | 570 | 16 | Large facility multi-circuit power main feeder |
31010D50801M15 | 80G × 1.5 | 27.8 | 1152 | 1709 | 16 | Ultra-dense large facility distribution (extreme configuration) |
| 2.5 mm² Conductor Cross-Section — Heavy-Capacity Power Distribution | ||||||
31010D51020M25 | 2G × 2.5 | 7.2 | 48 | 107 | 14 | Heavy three-phase motor control, main power distribution |
31010D50031M25 | 3G × 2.5 | 7.9 | 72 | 133 | 14 | Solar inverter three-phase distribution, industrial feeder |
31010D50251M25 | 25G × 2.5 | 19.8 | 600 | 888 | 14 | Utility-scale renewable-energy feeder, large facility main |
| 4 mm² and Beyond — Ultra-Heavy Power Distribution | ||||||
31010D50031M40 | 3G × 4 | 9.3 | 115.2 | 196 | 12 | Large motor three-phase power, industrial facility feeder |
31010D50121M40 | 12G × 4 | 16.9 | 461 | 660 | 12 | Industrial facility multi-branch power distribution |
31010D50031M60 | 3G × 6 | 10.9 | 172.8 | 286 | 10 | Extra-large motor control, utility-scale feeder |
31010D50041M61 | 4G × 10 | 15.5 | 384 | 600 | 8 | Extreme-capacity four-wire industrial distribution |
31010D50051M62 | 5G × 16 | 20.5 | 768 | 1138 | 6 | Ultra-heavy five-wire industrial power distribution |
31010D50071M62 | 7G × 16 | 23 | 1075.2 | 1494 | 6 | Extra-heavy-duty industrial facility feeder |
31010D50041M63 | 4G × 25 | 22.6 | 960 | 1438 | 4 | Extreme-capacity four-wire main feeder |
31010D50051M63 | 5G × 25 | 25.6 | 1200 | 1803 | 4 | Ultra-heavy five-wire industrial main distribution |
31010D50071M63 | 7G × 25 | 28.2 | 1680 | 2362 | 4 | Utility-scale renewable-energy main distribution feeder |
31010D50041M64 | 4G × 35 | 26 | 1344 | 1985 | 2 | Extreme-high-capacity four-wire industrial main |
31010D50051M64 | 5G × 35 | 29.4 | 1680 | 2483 | 2 | Ultra-high-capacity five-wire industrial main |
31010D50071M64 | 7G × 35 | 33.3 | 2352 | 3259 | 2 | Maximum-capacity utility-scale power distribution |
31010D50041M65 | 4G × 50 | 32.3 | 1920 | 2714 | 1 | Maximum-capacity four-wire industrial distribution |
| All SKUs: Grey outer sheath (RAL 7001), special low-smoke PVC insulation, Class 5 bare red copper (IEC 60228), EN 50334 black-numbered cores + green/yellow PE, 300/500 V nominal, 4 kV test voltage, −40 to +80°C fixed / −15 to +80°C flexible, 4×D minimum bending radius, Eca fire classification (EN 13501-6), CPR UE 305/11 certified, RoHS and CE approved. Small bending radius on request. Flexible conductor on request. | ||||||
6.5 Complete SKU Portfolio Summary
GAALFLEX® CONTROL 500 comprehensive portfolio spans 80+ standardized SKU configurations covering:
Conductor cross-sections: 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.5, 4, 6, 10, 16, 25, 35, 50 mm²
Core configurations: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 21, 25, 30, 34, 40, 42, 50, 61, 65, 80 cores
Voltage class: 300/500 V (300 V operating, 500 V nominal with 4 kV test)
Temperature envelope: −40 to +80°C (fixed laying), −15 to +80°C (flexible application)
Bending radius: 4×D minimum (tightest European standard)
Fire classification: Eca per EN 13501-6 (lowest fire-reaction category)
Sheath color: Grey (RAL 7001) standard; other colors on request
Core identification: Black numbered per EN 50334; green/yellow PE from 3 cores onward
Certifications: CPR UE 305/11, CE, RoHS, DIN VDE 0482, EN 50575:2014 + A1:2016
Technical References & European Fire Safety & CPR Cable Engineering
- EN ISO 5660-1 (2015). Reaction to fire tests for products — Determination of the gross heat of combustion (PCS). European standard cone calorimeter test method.
- EN ISO 11925-1 (2020). Ignitability of products subjected to direct impingement of flame — Part 1: Full-scale equipment and procedure. Direct flame test standard.
- EN 13501-6 (2018). Fire classification of construction products and building elements — Part 6: Classification using test data from reaction to fire tests on electric cables. Fire-reaction classification system for cables.
- EN 50575 (2016). Specification for requirements of electrical and optical fibre cables to be considered as of low smoke and fume evolution (LSOH), when subjected to fire. Low-smoke cable specification standard.
- CPR UE 305/11 (2011). Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council — Construction Products Regulation. European regulatory framework for construction products.
- EN 50334 (2011). Alphanumerical core identification by marking on the insulation of cables for general purposes and for flexible cables for industrial applications. Core identification standard.
- IEC 60228 (2004). Conductors of insulated cables. Conductor class and stranding specifications.
- DIN VDE 0482 part 265-2-1 (2014). Test methods for electric cables — Flame retardant tests — Single vertical tray flammability test. Flame-retardant certification method.
European Building & Industrial Control Cable Solutions
Comprehensive technical reference for European building electrical engineers designing CPR-compliant electrical distribution systems for residential and commercial construction, EU electrical code compliance specialists ensuring EN 50575 Eca fire-classification acceptance across member states, industrial control system designers integrating GAALFLEX CONTROL 500 into manufacturing facilities, renewable-energy system integrators specifying European grid-compliant cabling, electrical contractors and installation professionals deploying CPR-certified cables across construction projects, data-center facility managers ensuring fire-code compliance, fire-safety compliance specialists verifying EN 13501-6 certification, materials scientists evaluating low-smoke PVC formulations, structural engineers optimizing cable routing, and technical decision-makers selecting electrical solutions for European building systems, industrial control, enclosed machinery, and CPR-regulated construction requiring Eca-classified multi-conductor control cable.
