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ÖPVC-JZ/OZ ARCTIC +UV: −60 °C fixed, flexible down to −40 °C, black UV sheath

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An engineering guide to a cold- and UV-resistant PVC power, control and connecting cable for plant and machine building, HVAC, frozen-goods plants, cold stores and outdoor equipment in extreme climates.

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ÖPVC-JZ/OZ ARCTIC +UV: −60 °C fixed, flexible down to −40 °C, black UV sheath

An engineering guide to a cold- and UV-resistant PVC power, control and connecting cable for plant and machine building, HVAC, frozen-goods plants, cold stores and outdoor equipment in extreme climates.

Similar to EN 50525-2-51IEC 60228 class 5IEC 60811-1-4 coldIEC 60332-1300/500 V−60 °C fixed−40 °C movedUV · black RAL 9005RoHS · CE
Document FC-ART-ARC-2026-2AC9Updated: 20 September 2026FeiChun Cable / 飞纯电缆
Engineer’s summary: standard PVC becomes brittle below about −15 °C in motion. ARCTIC +UV shifts that limit to −40 °C for movement and −60 °C for fixed laying, and adds a UV-resistant black sheath for outdoor service. It is still a PVC cable with a single-cable flame rating, and it is not for burial.

1. Reading the designation

JZ = with GNYE and numbered cores (‘G’); OZ = without GNYE (‘x’). ARCTIC denotes the cold-resistant PVC compound system, +UV the UV-resistant black sheath, and −60 °C the minimum temperature for fixed installation.

82

Standard constructions, 2 × 0.5 to 4 G 70 mm².

−60 °C

Fixed installation.

−40 °C

Cold-flexible in motion.

UV

Black RAL 9005 outdoor sheath.

2. Construction

Both the insulation and the sheath use cold-resistant PVC. That matters: a cold-resistant sheath over standard insulation still cracks at the cores when bent in the cold.

Cross-section ÖPVC-JZ ARCTIC +UV 7 G · cold-resistant PVC, black UV sheathEngineering-drawing style · functional, not to scale · final dimensions per approved order drawingGNYE123456Ø d = 4.8 … 36.6 mm (see tables)1Bare Cu strand, IEC 60228 class 52Cold-resistant PVC core insulation, black3White printed numerals (DIN VDE 0293)4GNYE protective conductor (JZ only)5Cores stranded in layers6Black PVC sheath RAL 9005, cold-resistant, UV-stableDocumentRevisionProjectionFC-ART-ARC-2026-2AC9A · 2026-091st angle
Figure 1: Construction of the 7 G version; callouts match the Pos. column of the materials table.
Materials table (Pos. = callout numbers in Figure 1)
Pos.ElementMaterial / formEngineering function
1ConductorBare Cu, fine-wire, IEC 60228 cl. 5Flexibility, also at low temperature
2Core insulationCold-resistant PVC, black+70 °C continuous, +140 °C short-circuit
3Core markingWhite numerals per DIN VDE 0293Clear identification in multicore circuits
4Protective conductorGNYE core in JZ (‘G’) versionsOZ (‘x’) versions have none
5Core assemblyStranded in layersRound geometry for gland sealing at low temperature
6Outer sheathCold-resistant PVC, black RAL 9005, UV-resistantOutdoor use; cold resistance to IEC 60811-1-4

3. Technical data

Technical data (complete)
ParameterValueEngineering note
Conductor materialBare copper strand
Conductor classIEC 60228 class 5
Core insulationPVC, cold resistant
Core identificationAcc. to DIN VDE 0293: black cores with white numerals, with or without GNYE
StrandingCores stranded in layers
Outer sheathPVC, cold resistantUV-resistant black compound
Sheath colourBlack, RAL 9005
Rated voltage U0/U300/500 V
Test voltage3 kV
Conductor resistanceAcc. to IEC 60228 cl. 5
Insulation resistanceMin. 20 MΩ × km
Current carrying capacityAcc. to DIN VDEApply ambient, grouping and loaded-core factors
Min. bending radius fixed4 × d
Min. bending radius moved15 × d
Operating temp. fixed−60 °C / +80 °CArctic fixed installation
Operating temp. moved−40 °C / +70 °CCold-flexible down to −40 °C
Conductor temperature+70 °C operation; +140 °C short-circuitNote: 140 °C, lower than the 150 °C of standard JZ/OZ
Burning behaviourSelf-extinguishing and flame-retardant acc. to IEC 60332-1Single-cable test
Cold resistanceIncreased, acc. to IEC 60811-1-4Cold bending, cold elongation and cold impact tests
Chemical resistanceLargely resistant to acids, bases and specified oils
StandardSimilar to EN 50525-2-51
ComplianceRoHS; 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive (CE)

4. Why standard PVC fails in the cold

PVC is flexible only because of its plasticiser. As temperature falls towards the compound’s glass-transition range, the polymer chains lose mobility and the material turns brittle: bending or impact then produces cracks through the sheath and insulation. Cold-resistant compounds use plasticiser systems that keep the material ductile to much lower temperatures. IEC 60811-1-4 verifies this with cold bending, cold elongation and cold impact tests.

Low-temperature limits by cable variant
VariantFixed min.Moved min.Test basis
ÖPVC-JZ/OZ standard−40 °C−15 °CStandard PVC
ÖPVC-JZ/OZ-Yö UL/CSA−40 °C−5 °COil-resistant PVC
ÖPVC-JZ/OZ ARCTIC +UV−60 °C−40 °CIEC 60811-1-4

5. Full dimension and weight tables

All 82 constructions are listed, grouped by cross-section. Bending radii are calculated from the nominal outer diameter.

Cross-section 0.5 mm² · 300/500 V · −60 °C fixed / −40 °C moved · 14 constructions
Dimension n × mm²VersionReference item no.Outer Ø mmCu index kg/kmWeight kg/kmMin. bend radius fixed (4 × d) mmMin. bend radius moved (15 × d) mm
2 x 0.5OZ (without GNYE)10053914.89.634.01972
3 G 0.5JZ (with GNYE)10053925.114.441.02076
3 x 0.5OZ (without GNYE)10054335.114.441.02076
4 G 0.5JZ (with GNYE)10054345.519.251.02282
4 x 0.5OZ (without GNYE)10054355.519.251.02282
5 G 0.5JZ (with GNYE)10054366.324.063.02594
5 x 0.5OZ (without GNYE)10054376.324.063.02594
7 G 0.5JZ (with GNYE)10054386.834.079.027102
7 x 0.5OZ (without GNYE)10054396.834.079.027102
12 G 0.5JZ (with GNYE)10054409.158.0137.036136
14 G 0.5JZ (with GNYE)10054419.567.0155.038142
18 G 0.5JZ (with GNYE)100544210.886.0198.043162
25 G 0.5JZ (with GNYE)100544312.5120.0270.050188
34 G 0.5JZ (with GNYE)100544414.9163.0378.060224
Cross-section 0.75 mm² · 300/500 V · −60 °C fixed / −40 °C moved · 13 constructions
Dimension n × mm²VersionReference item no.Outer Ø mmCu index kg/kmWeight kg/kmMin. bend radius fixed (4 × d) mmMin. bend radius moved (15 × d) mm
2 x 0.75OZ (without GNYE)10054455.215.043.02178
3 G 0.75JZ (with GNYE)10054465.522.052.02282
3 x 0.75OZ (without GNYE)10054475.522.052.02282
4 G 0.75JZ (with GNYE)10054486.229.065.02593
4 x 0.75OZ (without GNYE)10054496.229.065.02593
5 G 0.75JZ (with GNYE)10054506.836.081.027102
5 x 0.75OZ (without GNYE)10054516.836.081.027102
7 G 0.75JZ (with GNYE)10054527.650.0102.030114
7 x 0.75OZ (without GNYE)10054537.650.0102.030114
12 G 0.75JZ (with GNYE)10054549.986.0179.040148
18 G 0.75JZ (with GNYE)100545512.0130.0260.048180
25 G 0.75JZ (with GNYE)100545613.9180.0354.056208
34 G 0.75JZ (with GNYE)100545716.5245.0492.066248
Cross-section 1 mm² · 300/500 V · −60 °C fixed / −40 °C moved · 13 constructions
Dimension n × mm²VersionReference item no.Outer Ø mmCu index kg/kmWeight kg/kmMin. bend radius fixed (4 × d) mmMin. bend radius moved (15 × d) mm
2 x 1OZ (without GNYE)10054585.519.050.02282
3 G 1JZ (with GNYE)10054596.129.063.02492
3 x 1OZ (without GNYE)10054606.129.063.02492
4 G 1JZ (with GNYE)10054616.638.078.02699
4 x 1OZ (without GNYE)10054626.638.078.02699
5 G 1JZ (with GNYE)10054637.248.097.029108
5 x 1OZ (without GNYE)10054647.248.097.029108
7 G 1JZ (with GNYE)10054658.067.0124.032120
7 x 1OZ (without GNYE)10054668.067.0124.032120
12 G 1JZ (with GNYE)100546710.7115.0217.043160
18 G 1JZ (with GNYE)100546812.7173.0315.051190
25 G 1JZ (with GNYE)100546914.9240.0431.060224
34 G 1JZ (with GNYE)100547017.7326.0598.071266
Cross-section 1.5 mm² · 300/500 V · −60 °C fixed / −40 °C moved · 13 constructions
Dimension n × mm²VersionReference item no.Outer Ø mmCu index kg/kmWeight kg/kmMin. bend radius fixed (4 × d) mmMin. bend radius moved (15 × d) mm
2 x 1.5OZ (without GNYE)10054716.329.067.02594
3 G 1.5JZ (with GNYE)10054726.743.084.027100
3 x 1.5OZ (without GNYE)10054736.743.084.027100
4 G 1.5JZ (with GNYE)10054747.558.0106.030112
4 x 1.5OZ (without GNYE)10054757.558.0106.030112
5 G 1.5JZ (with GNYE)10054768.272.0131.033123
5 x 1.5OZ (without GNYE)10054778.272.0131.033123
7 G 1.5JZ (with GNYE)10054789.1101.0169.036136
7 x 1.5OZ (without GNYE)10054799.1101.0169.036136
12 G 1.5JZ (with GNYE)100548012.1173.0295.048182
18 G 1.5JZ (with GNYE)100548114.4259.0431.058216
25 G 1.5JZ (with GNYE)100548216.8360.0591.067252
34 G 1.5JZ (with GNYE)100548320.0490.0819.080300
Cross-section 2.5 mm² · 300/500 V · −60 °C fixed / −40 °C moved · 10 constructions
Dimension n × mm²VersionReference item no.Outer Ø mmCu index kg/kmWeight kg/kmMin. bend radius fixed (4 × d) mmMin. bend radius moved (15 × d) mm
2 x 2.5OZ (without GNYE)10054847.748.0103.031116
3 G 2.5JZ (with GNYE)10054858.272.0130.033123
3 x 2.5OZ (without GNYE)10054868.272.0130.033123
4 G 2.5JZ (with GNYE)10054879.196.0165.036136
5 G 2.5JZ (with GNYE)100548810.0120.0206.040150
7 G 2.5JZ (with GNYE)100548911.1168.0266.044166
12 G 2.5JZ (with GNYE)100549015.0288.0468.060225
18 G 2.5JZ (with GNYE)100549117.9432.0685.072268
25 G 2.5JZ (with GNYE)100549220.9600.0941.084314
34 G 2.5JZ (with GNYE)100549324.7816.01,308.099370
Cross-section 4 mm² · 300/500 V · −60 °C fixed / −40 °C moved · 4 constructions
Dimension n × mm²VersionReference item no.Outer Ø mmCu index kg/kmWeight kg/kmMin. bend radius fixed (4 × d) mmMin. bend radius moved (15 × d) mm
3 G 4JZ (with GNYE)10054959.7115.0195.039146
4 G 4JZ (with GNYE)100549610.9154.0248.044164
5 G 4JZ (with GNYE)100549712.1192.0310.048182
7 G 4JZ (with GNYE)100549813.4269.0403.054201
Cross-section 6 mm² · 300/500 V · −60 °C fixed / −40 °C moved · 4 constructions
Dimension n × mm²VersionReference item no.Outer Ø mmCu index kg/kmWeight kg/kmMin. bend radius fixed (4 × d) mmMin. bend radius moved (15 × d) mm
3 G 6JZ (with GNYE)100550011.5173.0283.046172
4 G 6JZ (with GNYE)100550112.8230.0360.051192
5 G 6JZ (with GNYE)100550214.3288.0451.057214
7 G 6JZ (with GNYE)100550315.9403.0588.064238
Cross-section 10 mm² · 300/500 V · −60 °C fixed / −40 °C moved · 3 constructions
Dimension n × mm²VersionReference item no.Outer Ø mmCu index kg/kmWeight kg/kmMin. bend radius fixed (4 × d) mmMin. bend radius moved (15 × d) mm
3 G 10JZ (with GNYE)100550514.7288.0456.059220
4 G 10JZ (with GNYE)100550616.3384.0583.065244
5 G 10JZ (with GNYE)100550718.2480.0731.073273
Cross-section 16 mm² · 300/500 V · −60 °C fixed / −40 °C moved · 2 constructions
Dimension n × mm²VersionReference item no.Outer Ø mmCu index kg/kmWeight kg/kmMin. bend radius fixed (4 × d) mmMin. bend radius moved (15 × d) mm
4 G 16JZ (with GNYE)100551018.8614.0861.075282
5 G 16JZ (with GNYE)100551121.2768.01,080.085318
Cross-section 25 mm² · 300/500 V · −60 °C fixed / −40 °C moved · 2 constructions
Dimension n × mm²VersionReference item no.Outer Ø mmCu index kg/kmWeight kg/kmMin. bend radius fixed (4 × d) mmMin. bend radius moved (15 × d) mm
4 G 25JZ (with GNYE)100551323.7960.01,342.095356
5 G 25JZ (with GNYE)100551426.61,200.01,683.0106399
Cross-section 35 mm² · 300/500 V · −60 °C fixed / −40 °C moved · 2 constructions
Dimension n × mm²VersionReference item no.Outer Ø mmCu index kg/kmWeight kg/kmMin. bend radius fixed (4 × d) mmMin. bend radius moved (15 × d) mm
4 G 35JZ (with GNYE)100551526.91,344.01,812.0108404
5 G 35JZ (with GNYE)100551630.21,680.02,270.0121453
Cross-section 50 mm² · 300/500 V · −60 °C fixed / −40 °C moved · 1 constructions
Dimension n × mm²VersionReference item no.Outer Ø mmCu index kg/kmWeight kg/kmMin. bend radius fixed (4 × d) mmMin. bend radius moved (15 × d) mm
4 G 50JZ (with GNYE)100551832.71,920.02,746.0131491
Cross-section 70 mm² · 300/500 V · −60 °C fixed / −40 °C moved · 1 constructions
Dimension n × mm²VersionReference item no.Outer Ø mmCu index kg/kmWeight kg/kmMin. bend radius fixed (4 × d) mmMin. bend radius moved (15 × d) mm
4 G 70JZ (with GNYE)100551936.62,688.03,724.0146549

6. Application envelope

UV- and cold-resistant power, control and connecting cable in electrical facilities, e.g. plant and machine building, heating and air-conditioning technology, frozen-goods plants and cold stores. For fixed laying and flexible applications with free movement, without tensile stress and without forced guidance. Suitable for dry, humid and wet rooms and for outdoor use, but not for laying underground.

Application envelope of ÖPVC-JZ/OZ ✔ Cold stores, freezer plants Fixed to −60 °C; flexing to −40 °C ✔ Outdoor plant, HVAC, UV Black RAL 9005 sheath for sun exposure ✘ Not designed for • Drag chains / forced guidance• Tensile load, reels, festoons• Direct burial• Bunched fire rating (IEC 60332-3)• Flexing below −40 °C For dynamic duty choose a PUR/TPEchain-rated cold-flexible cable. Suitable for dry, humid and wet rooms. Suitable for dry, humid and wet rooms and outdoors (UV); not for burial.
Figure 2: Permitted duties and exclusions.

7. Comparison

ARCTIC +UV compared with related cables
TypeFixed rangeMoved rangeOutdoorTest voltageSheath
ÖPVC-JZ/OZ (standard)−40 / +80 °C−15 / +70 °CIndoor; outdoor only with UV protection4 kVGrey RAL 7001
ÖPVC-JZ/OZ ARCTIC +UV−60 / +80 °C−40 / +70 °COutdoor, UV-resistant3 kVBlack RAL 9005
ÖPVC-JZ/OZ-Yö UL/CSA−40 / +80 °C−5 / +80 °CIndoor; outdoor only with UV protection6 kVGrey RAL 7001
PUR control cable≈ −50 / +90 °C≈ −40 / +80 °COutdoor, abrasion-resistant—Various

8. Design calculations

Current rating: DIN VDE base value × f(ambient) × f(grouping) × f(loaded cores) Cold stores: low ambient raises the permissible current; do not use it for sizing if the cable also passes warm zones Short-circuit (cold-resistant PVC 70 → 140 °C, Cu): I_k ≈ 111 × S / √t e.g. 4 G 70, t = 0.5 s → ≈ 11.0 kA Voltage drop: ΔU = √3 × I × L × (R cosφ + X sinφ) Bending: fixed R ≥ 4 × d · moved R ≥ 15 × d e.g. 34 G 1.5 (d = 20.0 mm): 80 mm / 300 mm Moved below −40 °C / fixed below −60 °C: not permitted

9. Certification and traceability

This cable is RoHS-conform and CE-conform to the 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive, with cold resistance verified to IEC 60811-1-4 and flame behaviour to IEC 60332-1. FeiChun Cable holds a complete export certification portfolio — including CE, UKCA, VDE, EAC, ATEX and IECEx — and every certificate supplied is checked against the exact type, voltage, factory and standard of the order.

Routine tests

Conductor resistance, 3 kV voltage test, insulation resistance, core numbering, dimensions and marking.

Type tests

Cold bending, cold elongation and cold impact to IEC 60811-1-4; IEC 60332-1 flame; UV weathering on request.

Delivery documents

Approved datasheet, test report per drum, batch number and length marking.

10. FAQ

How low can it go?

−60 °C in fixed installation, and it remains flexible for movement down to −40 °C.

Why is the sheath black?

Carbon-black pigmented RAL 9005 compound absorbs UV and protects the polymer from photo-degradation in outdoor service.

Can it be installed at −40 °C?

It is rated for movement down to −40 °C. Good practice is still to keep drums above 0 °C before pulling and avoid impact during handling in extreme cold.

Can it be buried?

No. Outdoor use is permitted, but not laying underground.

Why only 140 °C short-circuit?

The cold-resistant PVC compound uses a plasticiser system optimised for low temperature; its short-circuit limit is 140 °C instead of 150 °C.

Typical applications?

Plant and machine building, heating and air-conditioning, frozen-goods plants and cold stores, outdoor equipment in cold climates such as Russia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and northern Canada.

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Control cable that stays flexible at −40 °C and survives the sun

For cold stores, HVAC, outdoor plant and cold-climate projects.

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Document FC-ART-ARC-2026-2AC9. Final values are governed by the approved datasheet, order drawing, batch test reports and certificate scope.

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