ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 100 300/500 V: colour-coded PVC control cable for various applications
ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 100 300/500 V is a PVC control cable with coloured cores and grey PVC outer sheath. It is positioned for power and control cable applications where compact diameter, high electrical performance, flame retardance and good chemical resistance are required.
The cable is based on EN 50525-2-51, uses fine-wire bare copper strands, PVC insulation LAPP P8/1, cores twisted in layers and a grey PVC outer sheath similar to RAL 7001. Its test voltage is 4000 V and its nominal voltage is U0/U 300/500 V.
1. Engineering positioning
ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 100 300/500 V is a general-purpose control cable for various industrial applications. Its main engineering value is the combination of small cable diameters, 4 kV test voltage, colour-coded cores, fine-wire class 5 conductors and flame-retardant PVC construction.
The cable is suitable for fixed installation as well as occasional flexing at free, non-continuously recurring movement without tensile load. It is also described as suitable for torsional applications typical for the loop in wind turbine generators.
Short specification statement: ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 100 300/500 V is a colour-coded PVC control cable with fine-wire bare copper conductors, PVC insulation LAPP P8/1, cores twisted in layers, grey PVC outer sheath, 300/500 V nominal voltage, 4000 V test voltage, IEC 60332-1-2 flame retardance and operating temperature from -5 °C to +70 °C in occasional flexing or -40 °C to +80 °C in fixed installation.
2. Engineering SVG: CAD-style control cable cross section
3. Cable construction
4. Benefits, features and approvals
| Category | Provided value | Engineering meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Benefit | Space-saving installation due to small cable diameters | Helpful in compact control cabinets, machine routing and dense cable trays. |
| Benefit | High electrical performance due to 4 kV test voltage | Supports robust insulation verification for a 300/500 V control cable. |
| Benefit | High flexibility due to short-twisted conductor layers | Suitable for occasional free flexing without tensile load. |
| Product feature | Flame-retardant according to IEC 60332-1-2 | Single cable flame propagation reference. |
| Product feature | Good chemical resistance, catalogue appendix T1 | Supports industrial use where PVC chemical resistance is sufficient. |
| Norm basis | Based on EN 50525-2-51 | Reference framework for this PVC control cable type. |
| ETIM | ETIM 5.0/6.0 Class-ID EC001578 | Class-description: Flexible cable. |
| WTG torsion reference | TW-0 & TW-1, Appendix T0 | For torsional applications typical for wind turbine generator loops. |
| Alternative cable type | High-quality alternative to YSLY or YY | Useful when specifying a higher-grade PVC control cable alternative. |
| CPR | Article number choice under www.lappkabel.com/cpr | CPR selection depends on article number and project requirement. |
5. Application range
Plant engineering
Suitable for plant engineering where colour-coded PVC control cables are required for machine and system wiring.
Industrial machinery
Used in industrial machinery for fixed installation and occasional free flexing without tensile load.
Heating and air-conditioning
Applicable to heating and air-conditioning systems in dry or damp rooms.
Power stations
Power station control wiring can benefit from compact diameter, 4 kV test voltage and flame-retardant PVC construction.
Dry or damp rooms
Specified for dry or damp rooms subject to medium mechanical loads.
WTG loop torsion
Suitable for torsional applications typical for the loop in wind turbine generators.
6. Technical data
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product group | Power and control cables · Various applications · PVC outer sheath and coloured cores |
| Product name | ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 100 300/500 V |
| Cable type | Colour-coded PVC control cable |
| ETIM 5.0/6.0 Class-ID | EC001578 |
| ETIM 5.0/6.0 Class-Description | Flexible cable |
| Core identification up to 5 cores | Colour-coded according to VDE 0293-308, Appendix T9 |
| Core identification from 6 cores | ÖLFLEX® colour code, Appendix T7 |
| Conductor stranding | Fine wire according to VDE 0295 class 5 / IEC 60228 class 5 |
| Torsion movement in WTG | TW-0 & TW-1, Appendix T0 |
| Minimum bending radius, occasional flexing | 15 × outer diameter |
| Minimum bending radius, fixed installation | 4 × outer diameter |
| Nominal voltage | U0/U: 300/500 V |
| Test voltage | 4000 V |
| Protective conductor | G = with GN-YE protective conductor; X = without protective conductor |
| Temperature range, occasional flexing | -5 °C to +70 °C |
| Temperature range, fixed installation | -40 °C to +80 °C |
7. Engineering SVG: application layout
8. Product range table
| Article number | Number of cores and mm² per conductor | Outer diameter [mm] | Copper index [kg/km] | Weight [kg/km] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal cross section 0.5 mm² | ||||
| 00100004 | 2 X 0.5 | 4.8 | 9.6 | 35 |
| 00100014 | 3 G 0.5 | 5.1 | 14.4 | 42 |
| 00101224 | 3 X 0.5 | 5.1 | 14.4 | 42 |
| 00100024 | 4 G 0.5 | 5.7 | 19.2 | 54 |
| 00101234 | 4 X 0.5 | 5.7 | 19.2 | 54 |
| 00100034 | 5 G 0.5 | 6.2 | 24 | 63 |
| 00101244 | 5 X 0.5 | 6.2 | 24 | 63 |
| 0010004 | 6 G 0.5 | 6.7 | 28.8 | 73 |
| 0010005 | 7 G 0.5 | 6.7 | 33.6 | 81 |
| 0010006 | 8 G 0.5 | 8.0 | 38.4 | 97 |
| 0010007 | 10 G 0.5 | 8.6 | 48 | 116 |
| 0010008 | 12 G 0.5 | 8.9 | 58 | 133 |
| 0010009 | 14 G 0.5 | 9.5 | 67 | 151 |
| 0010010 | 16 G 0.5 | 10.0 | 76 | 169 |
| 0010011 | 21 G 0.5 | 11.7 | 99 | 223 |
| 0010012 | 24 G 0.5 | 12.4 | 114 | 254 |
| 0010016 | 40 G 0.5 | 15.4 | 192 | 404 |
| Nominal cross section 0.75 mm² | ||||
| 00100214 | 2 X 0.75 | 5.4 | 14.4 | 45 |
| 00100224 | 3 G 0.75 | 5.7 | 21.6 | 55 |
| 00101254 | 3 X 0.75 | 5.7 | 21.6 | 55 |
| 00100234 | 4 G 0.75 | 6.2 | 28.8 | 66 |
| 00101264 | 4 X 0.75 | 6.2 | 28.8 | 66 |
| 00100244 | 5 G 0.75 | 6.7 | 36 | 79 |
| 00101274 | 5 X 0.75 | 6.7 | 36 | 79 |
| 0010025 | 6 G 0.75 | 7.3 | 43.3 | 104 |
| 0010026 | 7 G 0.75 | 7.3 | 50.4 | 109 |
| 0010027 | 8 G 0.75 | 8.8 | 56 | 123 |
| 0010028 | 9 G 0.75 | 9.4 | 63 | 144 |
| 0010029 | 10 G 0.75 | 9.6 | 72 | 153 |
| 0010030 | 12 G 0.75 | 9.9 | 86.4 | 176 |
| 0010031 | 15 G 0.75 | 10.9 | 108 | 211 |
| 0010032 | 18 G 0.75 | 11.7 | 129.6 | 268 |
| 0010033 | 21 G 0.75 | 13.0 | 151 | 293 |
| 0010034 | 25 G 0.75 | 13.8 | 180 | 374 |
| 0010036 | 40 G 0.75 | 17.3 | 288 | 571 |
| 0010037 | 50 G 0.75 | 19.2 | 360 | 698 |
| Nominal cross section 1.0 mm² | ||||
| 00100414 | 2 X 1.0 | 5.7 | 19.2 | 53 |
| 00100424 | 3 G 1.0 | 6.0 | 28.8 | 65 |
| 00102034 | 3 X 1.0 | 6.0 | 28.8 | 65 |
| 00100434 | 4 G 1.0 | 6.5 | 38.4 | 79 |
| 00102044 | 4 X 1.0 | 6.5 | 38.4 | 79 |
| 00100444 | 5 G 1.0 | 7.1 | 48 | 94 |
| 00102054 | 5 X 1.0 | 7.1 | 48 | 94 |
| 0010045 | 6 G 1.0 | 8.0 | 58 | 124 |
| 0010046 | 7 G 1.0 | 8.0 | 67 | 131 |
| 0010047 | 8 G 1.0 | 9.5 | 77 | 146 |
| 0010049 | 10 G 1.0 | 10.2 | 96 | 183 |
| 0010050 | 12 G 1.0 | 10.5 | 115 | 215 |
| 0010052 | 16 G 1.0 | 11.8 | 154 | 282 |
| 0010053 | 18 G 1.0 | 12.7 | 173 | 315 |
| 0010054 | 20 G 1.0 | 13.4 | 192 | 350 |
| 0010056 | 25 G 1.0 | 14.7 | 240 | 449 |
| Nominal cross section 1.5 mm² | ||||
| 00100634 | 2 X 1.5 | 6.3 | 28.8 | 68 |
| 00100644 | 3 G 1.5 | 6.7 | 43.2 | 84 |
| 00101284 | 3 X 1.5 | 6.7 | 43.2 | 84 |
| 00100654 | 4 G 1.5 | 7.2 | 57.6 | 104 |
| 00101294 | 4 X 1.5 | 7.2 | 57.6 | 104 |
| 00100664 | 5 G 1.5 | 8.1 | 72 | 128 |
| 00101304 | 5 X 1.5 | 8.1 | 72 | 128 |
| 0010068 | 7 G 1.5 | 8.9 | 101 | 166 |
| 0010069 | 8 G 1.5 | 10.6 | 115 | 205 |
| 0010071 | 12 G 1.5 | 12.0 | 173 | 307 |
| 0010072 | 14 G 1.5 | 12.7 | 202 | 349 |
| 0010074 | 18 G 1.5 | 14.4 | 259 | 465 |
| 0010076 | 25 G 1.5 | 16.9 | 360 | 655 |
| Nominal cross section 2.5 mm² | ||||
| 1120800 | 2 X 2.5 | 7.5 | 48 | 100 |
| 1120801 | 3 G 2.5 | 8.1 | 72 | 132 |
| 1120802 | 4 G 2.5 | 8.9 | 96 | 163 |
| 1120803 | 5 G 2.5 | 10.0 | 120 | 200 |
| 1120804 | 7 G 2.5 | 11.1 | 168 | 267 |
| Nominal cross section 4.0 mm² | ||||
| 1120805 | 2 X 4.0 | 9.2 | 77 | 160 |
| 1120806 | 3 G 4.0 | 9.9 | 115.2 | 201 |
| 1120807 | 4 G 4.0 | 10.8 | 153.6 | 263 |
| 1120808 | 5 G 4.0 | 12.1 | 192 | 315 |
| 1120809 | 7 G 4.0 | 13.4 | 269 | 407 |
| Nominal cross section 6.0 mm² | ||||
| 1120810 | 3 G 6.0 | 11.7 | 174 | 289 |
| 1120811 | 4 G 6.0 | 13.0 | 230 | 352 |
| 1120812 | 5 G 6.0 | 14.5 | 288 | 470 |
| 1120813 | 7 G 6.0 | 16.0 | 403 | 600 |
| Nominal cross section 10.0 mm² | ||||
| 1120814 | 3 G 10.0 | 14.6 | 288 | 466 |
| 1120815 | 4 G 10.0 | 16.2 | 384 | 590 |
| 1120816 | 5 G 10.0 | 18.1 | 480 | 722 |
| Nominal cross section 16.0 mm² | ||||
| 1120817 | 3 G 16.0 | 17.0 | 460.8 | 720 |
| 1120818 | 4 G 16.0 | 18.8 | 614.4 | 1067 |
| 1120819 | 5 G 16.0 | 21.2 | 768 | 1370 |
| Nominal cross section 25.0 mm² | ||||
| 1120820 | 3 G 25.0 | 21.0 | 720 | 1250 |
| 1120821 | 4 G 25.0 | 23.5 | 960 | 1582 |
| 1120822 | 5 G 25.0 | 26.4 | 1200 | 1998 |
| Nominal cross section 35.0 mm² | ||||
| 1120823 | 3 G 35.0 | 23.7 | 1008 | 1700 |
| 1120824 | 4 G 35.0 | 26.4 | 1344 | 2106 |
| 1120825 | 5 G 35.0 | 29.6 | 1680 | 2635 |
| Nominal cross section 50.0 mm² | ||||
| 1120826 | 3 G 50.0 | 29.1 | 1440 | 2200 |
| 1120827 | 4 G 50.0 | 32.4 | 1920 | 2800 |
| 1120828 | 5 G 50.0 | 36.5 | 2400 | 3600 |
Catalogue note: unless specified otherwise, the shown product values are nominal values. Detailed values such as tolerances are available upon request. Copper price basis: EUR 150/100 kg. Packaging size: coil ≤ 30 kg or ≤ 250 m, otherwise drum. Preferred packaging should be specified, for example 1 × 500 m drum or 5 × 100 m coils.
9. Selection notes and limits
| Selection point | Provided rule | Engineering check |
|---|---|---|
| Higher voltage or higher cross-sections | For U0/U 450/750 V or higher conductor cross-sections see ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 100 450/750 V | Do not force the 300/500 V version into a higher voltage requirement. |
| Movement type | Occasional flexing at free, non-continuously recurring movement without tensile load | Not a continuously moving drag-chain cable; check motion profile carefully. |
| Bending radius | 15 × outer diameter for occasional flexing; 4 × outer diameter for fixed installation | Use the larger radius when motion occurs. |
| Temperature | -5/+70 °C flexing; -40/+80 °C fixed installation | Cold movement below -5 °C is outside the flexing range. |
| Protective conductor | G = with GN-YE; X = without protective conductor | Select G or X according to circuit and grounding requirements. |
| CPR | Article number choice under CPR selection page | Confirm CPR classification at article-number level during project selection. |
| Maximum single lengths | ≥5G50 max. 500 m; ≥5G95 max. 400 m; ≥3G120 max. 500 m; ≥4G120 max. 300 m; ≥4G185 max. 250 m | Confirm logistics and drum planning for large sizes. |
10. Technical specification text
11. FAQ for engineers
Q1: Is ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 100 300/500 V a control cable?
Yes. It is described as a colour-coded PVC control cable for power and control cable applications.
Q2: What is the main electrical advantage?
The product information highlights high electrical performance due to a 4000 V test voltage while the nominal voltage is U0/U 300/500 V.
Q3: Can it be used for continuous motion?
The stated use is fixed installation and occasional flexing at free, non-continuously recurring movement without tensile load. It should not be treated as a continuous drag-chain cable.
Q4: What bending radius should be used?
Use 15 × outer diameter for occasional flexing and 4 × outer diameter for fixed installation.
Q5: What does G or X mean?
G means with GN-YE protective conductor. X means without protective conductor.
Q6: What should be selected for 450/750 V?
For nominal voltage U0/U 450/750 V or higher conductor cross-sections, the product note points to ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 100 450/750 V.
12. Publication-style technical overview
ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 100 300/500 V is a colour-coded PVC control cable designed for various industrial power and control cable applications. Its construction consists of fine-wire bare copper conductors, PVC insulation LAPP P8/1, cores twisted in layers and a grey PVC outer sheath similar to RAL 7001. The cable offers compact diameters, high electrical performance with 4000 V test voltage and flame-retardant behaviour according to IEC 60332-1-2.
The product is used in plant engineering, industrial machinery, heating and air-conditioning systems, power stations and dry or damp rooms subject to medium mechanical loads. It is suitable for fixed installation and for occasional free flexing without tensile load, with a minimum bending radius of 15 × outer diameter for occasional flexing and 4 × outer diameter for fixed installation.
For selection, the most important checks are nominal voltage, bending radius, movement type, protective-conductor variant, temperature range and CPR article-number choice. If the application requires U0/U 450/750 V or higher conductor cross-sections, the corresponding ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 100 450/750 V family should be reviewed instead.
