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Feichun Special Cable Co., Ltd.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.feichuncables.com\"},\"datePublished\":\"2026-05-08\",\"proficiencyLevel\":\"Advanced\",\"keywords\":\"H05VV5-F,numbered core,DIN VDE,flexible control\"}<\/script>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"page-wrap\">\n\n<header class=\"hdr\">\n<span class=\"badge num\">Numbered Core \u00b7 DIN VDE 300\/500V<\/span>\n<span class=\"badge h05\">GAALFLEX\u00ae CONTROL 601 (H05VV5-F) \u00b7 Small Diameter<\/span>\n<span class=\"badge num\">2\u201361 Cores \u00b7 Flexible 12.5\u00d7D \u00b7 Self-Extinguishing<\/span>\n\n<h1>GAALFLEX\u00ae CONTROL 601 (H05VV5-F): Numbered-Core Flexible PVC Control Cable for European and North American Building Electrical and Industrial Control Applications (DIN VDE 300\/500V Nominal Voltage [UL\/CSA 600V Option Available], 3 kV Test Voltage, Comprehensive 2\u201361 Multi-Core Portfolio with 0.5\u20132.5 mm\u00b2 Continuous Cross-Section Range Enabling Complete Control Specification from Communication Circuits Through Distribution Systems, Small H05-Series Diameter Optimized for Compact Routing in Tight Installation Spaces and Cable Tray Applications, Flexible 12.5\u00d7D Bending Radius Optimized for Hand Routing and Equipment Mounting Without Cable Stress, Self-Extinguishing and Flame-Retardant Performance per DIN VDE 0482 Part 265-2-1 \/ EN 50265-2-1 \/ IEC 60332-1-2 \/ DIN VDE 0482 Part 266-2 \/ EN 50266-2 \/ IEC 60332-3C Providing Professional Fire Safety, Class 5 Flexible Red Copper per IEC 60228, PVC Type TI1 Insulation per DIN VDE 0207 \/ UL 1581, Grey (RAL 7001) Outer Sheath per DIN VDE 0281 Part 1 + HD 21.1, Black Numbered Cores per EN 50334 (2\u20135 Cores) or DIN VDE 0293-308 Color-Coded (from 6 Cores) with Green-Yellow Earth Protection (from 3 Cores), HD 21.13 S1 Flexible Standard Certification Enabling Hand Routing and Equipment Installation, Layered Stranding Architecture Supporting Mechanical Flexibility and Durability, UL VW-1 and CSA FT1 Flame-Retardant Certification, Temperature Range \u221240 to +70\u00b0C Fixed Installation \/ \u22125 to +70\u00b0C Flexible Deployment (DIN VDE Standard), Extended \u221240 to +90\u00b0C Fixed Installation (UL\/CSA Option), Complete Dual-Standard Compliance Enabling European and North American Market Acceptance, RoHS and CE Certification, Engineered for Building Electrical Distributions, Industrial Control Systems, Equipment Installation, Flexible Equipment Routing, and Applications Where Numbered-Core Standardization, Complete Multi-Core Coverage, Small H05-Series Diameter, Flexible Hand Routing, Self-Extinguishing Fire Safety, and Dual-Standard Compliance Are Mission-Critical Requirements)<\/h1>\n\n<p class=\"hdr .sub\"><span class=\"num-em\">Numbered-core flexible control cable with complete DIN VDE 300\/500V + UL\/CSA 600V dual certification, small H05-series diameter enabling compact installation, comprehensive 2\u201361 core \/ 0.5\u20132.5 mm\u00b2 standardization, flexible 12.5\u00d7D hand-routing capability, self-extinguishing flame performance, and professional building electrical compliance<\/span>\u2014addressing control standardization, installation flexibility, compact routing, fire safety, and dual-standard acceptance simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"hdr .sub-en\">Advanced technical reference for building electrical engineers, industrial control specialists, electrical contractors, equipment manufacturers, and decision-makers selecting numbered-core flexible control cables for European and North American building electrical distribution, industrial automation systems, equipment installation, flexible routing applications, and dual-standard market applications.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"meta\">\n<span>Anhui Feichun Special Cable Co., Ltd. Control & Automation Solutions Division<\/span>\n<span>Published May 8, 2026<\/span>\n<span>Advanced technical analysis ~130 minutes with 78+ specification tables<\/span>\n<span>H05VV5-F \u00b7 Numbered Core \u00b7 DIN VDE \u00b7 Flexible \u00b7 Small Diameter<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n<div class=\"spec-grid\">\n <div class=\"spec-card\"><div class=\"lab\">Voltage Rating<\/div><div class=\"val\">DIN VDE 300\/500V or UL\/CSA 600V<\/div><div class=\"des\">Dual-standard<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"spec-card num\"><div class=\"lab\">Core Identification<\/div><div class=\"val\">Numbered EN 50334<\/div><div class=\"des\">Permanent coding<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"spec-card h05\"><div class=\"lab\">Diameter Series<\/div><div class=\"val\">H05 Small Compact<\/div><div class=\"des\">Tight installation spaces<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"spec-card\"><div class=\"lab\">Multi-Core Range<\/div><div class=\"val\">2\u201361 Cores<\/div><div class=\"des\">Complete coverage<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"spec-card\"><div class=\"lab\">Cross-Section Range<\/div><div class=\"val\">0.5\u20132.5 mm\u00b2<\/div><div class=\"des\">Signal to small distribution<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"spec-card flex\"><div class=\"lab\">Bending Radius<\/div><div class=\"val\">4\u00d7D (fixed) \/ 12.5\u00d7D (flexible)<\/div><div class=\"des\">Hand routing safe<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"spec-card flame\"><div class=\"lab\">Fire Performance<\/div><div class=\"val\">DIN VDE \/ IEC Self-Extinguishing<\/div><div class=\"des\">Professional fire safety<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"spec-card dv\"><div class=\"lab\">Flexibility Standard<\/div><div class=\"val\">HD 21.13 S1<\/div><div class=\"des\">Equipment hand routing<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"spec-card\"><div class=\"lab\">Test Voltage<\/div><div class=\"val\">3 kV<\/div><div class=\"des\">Control safety standard<\/div><\/div>\n <div class=\"spec-card pe\"><div class=\"lab\">Temperature Range<\/div><div class=\"val\">\u221240 to +70\/+90\u00b0C<\/div><div class=\"des\">Climate tolerance<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<nav class=\"toc\">\n<div class=\"toc-label\">Contents \u2014 10 Advanced Sections<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">Numbered-Core EN 50334: Permanent Electrical Conductor Identification<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">Multi-Core 2\u201361 Standardization: Complete Control Specification Coverage<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">Cross-Section 0.5\u20132.5 mm\u00b2 Range: Signal Circuit Through Small Distribution<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">H05 Small Diameter: Compact Installation in Tight Spaces<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">Flexible 12.5\u00d7D Hand Routing: Equipment Installation Without Cable Stress<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\">Self-Extinguishing Flame Performance: Professional Fire Safety Architecture<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s7\">HD 21.13 S1 Flexibility: Equipment Hand Routing Standardization<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s8\">Dual DIN VDE + UL\/CSA Certification: Global Market Acceptance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s9\">Comparative Analysis: Numbered-Core Control vs. Single-Core & Non-Numbered Alternatives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s10\">Complete GAALFLEX CONTROL 601 SKU Catalog (120+ Configurations)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n\n<section class=\"body\">\n\n<section id=\"s1\">\n<h2>1. Numbered-Core EN 50334: Permanent Electrical Conductor Identification<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"num-em\">GAALFLEX\u00ae CONTROL 601 (H05VV5-F) features complete EN 50334 numbered-core identification enabling permanent electrical conductor coding without reference documentation, meeting international standards for building control safety<\/span>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"note num\">\n<div class=\"nt\">Numbered-Core Standardization: Building Control Circuit Simplification<\/div>\n<p><strong>Building control scenario:<\/strong> A large commercial office complex requires 500+ flexible control circuits across HVAC systems, lighting controls, and building automation. Traditional approach: unmarked control cables, color codes drift over time, retrofits lose identification, dangerous connections made to wrong circuits. GAALFLEX 601 numbered cores: every circuit permanently identified via sequential numbering. Installation crews follow clear numbering system, service technicians identify circuits instantly, retrofits maintain circuit identity permanently, zero identification confusion across 20-year building life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"s2\">\n<h2>2. Multi-Core 2\u201361 Standardization: Complete Control Specification Coverage<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"flex-em\">GAALFLEX\u00ae CONTROL 601 (H05VV5-F) spans 2\u201361 multi-core configurations enabling complete control specification from twisted-pair communication circuits through comprehensive control distribution systems<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"s3\">\n<h2>3. Cross-Section 0.5\u20132.5 mm\u00b2 Range: Signal Circuit Through Small Distribution<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"num-em\">GAALFLEX\u00ae CONTROL 601 (H05VV5-F) covers 0.5\u20132.5 mm\u00b2 continuous range enabling specification from small signal instrumentation circuits through small distribution feeder applications<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"s4\">\n<h2>4. H05 Small Diameter: Compact Installation in Tight Spaces<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"h05-em\">GAALFLEX\u00ae CONTROL 601 (H05VV5-F) utilizes small H05-series diameter profile enabling compact routing in tight installation spaces, equipment mounting areas, and confined cable tray applications<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"s5\">\n<h2>5. Flexible 12.5\u00d7D Hand Routing: Equipment Installation Without Cable Stress<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"flex-em\">GAALFLEX\u00ae CONTROL 601 (H05VV5-F) features flexible 12.5\u00d7D bending radius optimized for hand routing around equipment, installation fixtures, and building structure without cable stress or installation damage<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"s6\">\n<h2>6. Self-Extinguishing Flame Performance: Professional Fire Safety Architecture<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"flame-em\">GAALFLEX\u00ae CONTROL 601 (H05VV5-F) achieves self-extinguishing flame performance per DIN VDE 0482 Part 265-2-1 \/ EN 50265-2-1 \/ IEC 60332-1-2 plus enhanced DIN VDE 0482 Part 266-2 \/ EN 50266-2 \/ IEC 60332-3C testing providing professional fire safety<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"s7\">\n<h2>7. HD 21.13 S1 Flexibility: Equipment Hand Routing Standardization<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"dv-em\">GAALFLEX\u00ae CONTROL 601 (H05VV5-F) meets HD 21.13 S1 flexibility standard enabling hand routing around equipment and fixtures without special tools or equipment<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"s8\">\n<h2>8. Dual DIN VDE + UL\/CSA Certification: Global Market Acceptance<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"dv-em\">GAALFLEX\u00ae CONTROL 601 (H05VV5-F) achieves complete DIN VDE 300\/500V standard compliance (European) plus UL\/CSA 600V option enabling automatic acceptance in both European and North American control systems<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"s9\">\n<h2>9. Comparative Analysis: Numbered-Core Control vs. Single-Core & Non-Numbered Alternatives<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"tw\">\n<table>\n<caption>Table 9.1-A \u2014 Performance comparison: GAALFLEX H05VV5-F numbered (EN 50334) vs. non-numbered, single-core alternatives<\/caption>\n<thead><tr><th>Metric<\/th><th>Non-Numbered (Color-Coded)<\/th><th>Single-Core Bundle<\/th><th>Non-Standard<\/th><th>GAALFLEX H05VV5-F Numbered<\/th><th>Advantage<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td colspan=\"5\" style=\"background:#E8E8E0;font-weight:600;text-align:center;\">IDENTIFICATION & STANDARDIZATION<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Core identification method<\/td><td class=\"num\">Color codes (unreliable)<\/td><td class=\"num\">Single color per circuit (confusing)<\/td><td class=\"num\">Unknown (non-standard)<\/td><td class=\"winner\">Sequential numbering (permanent)<\/td><td>Permanent circuit coding<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Identification accuracy over time<\/td><td class=\"num\">Poor (color fades, confusion)<\/td><td class=\"num\">Limited (bundles mix)<\/td><td class=\"num\">Unknown (non-compliant)<\/td><td class=\"winner\">Excellent (numbered permanent)<\/td><td>Long-term identification safe<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"5\" style=\"background:#E8E8E0;font-weight:600;text-align:center;\">SPECIFICATION & INSTALLATION<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Multi-core range (2\u201361)<\/td><td class=\"num\">Limited (6\u201312 SKUs)<\/td><td class=\"num\">N\/A (single-core)<\/td><td class=\"num\">Unknown (fragmented)<\/td><td class=\"winner\">Complete (1 product family)<\/td><td>Complete control coverage<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>H05 small diameter<\/td><td class=\"num\">Limited (if available)<\/td><td class=\"num\">Standard (single-core)<\/td><td class=\"num\">Not available (non-H05)<\/td><td class=\"winner\">Complete (all configurations)<\/td><td>Tight installation spaces<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"5\" style=\"background:#E8E8E0;font-weight:600;text-align:center;\">INSTALLATION PRACTICAL<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Hand routing flexibility (12.5\u00d7d)<\/td><td class=\"num\">Limited (if flexible)<\/td><td class=\"num\">Good (single-core)<\/td><td class=\"num\">Poor (non-rated)<\/td><td class=\"winner\">Good (hand routing rated)<\/td><td>Equipment installation safe<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Color code maintenance over time<\/td><td class=\"num\">Poor (fading, confusion)<\/td><td class=\"num\">Limited (single-color issues)<\/td><td class=\"num\">Unknown (non-standard)<\/td><td class=\"winner\">Excellent (permanent numbering)<\/td><td>Retrofits maintain identity<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"s10\">\n<h2>10. Complete GAALFLEX CONTROL 601 SKU Catalog (120+ Configurations)<\/h2>\n\n<p>GAALFLEX\u00ae CONTROL 601 (H05VV5-F) cables span 2\u201361 core architectures with 0.5\u20132.5 mm\u00b2 coverage optimized for building electrical control, industrial automation, and flexible equipment installation applications.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"tw\">\n<table>\n<caption>Table 10.1-B \u2014 GAALFLEX\u00ae CONTROL 601 (H05VV5-F) (DIN VDE 300\/500V or UL\/CSA 600V, numbered cores EN 50334, H05 small diameter, flexible): Selected SKU portfolio (120+ total configurations)<\/caption>\n<thead><tr><th>Core Config<\/th><th>Cross-Section<\/th><th>O.\u00d8 (mm)<\/th><th>Cu (kg\/km)<\/th><th>Weight (kg\/km)<\/th><th>Building Control & Automation Applications<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td colspan=\"6\" style=\"background:#E8E8E0;text-align:center;font-weight:600;\">SMALL SIGNAL (2\u20135 Cores, 0.5\u20131 mm\u00b2) \u2014 Communication & Control Signal<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>2\u00d70.5<\/td><td>0.5 mm\u00b2<\/td><td class=\"num\">5.7<\/td><td class=\"num\">9.6<\/td><td class=\"num\">44<\/td><td>Twisted-pair communication; small control signal<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>5G0.5<\/td><td>0.5 mm\u00b2<\/td><td class=\"num\">7.5<\/td><td class=\"num\">24<\/td><td class=\"num\">82.9<\/td><td>5-wire control signal; small multi-circuit systems<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"6\" style=\"background:#E8E8E0;text-align:center;font-weight:600;\">BUILDING CONTROL (7\u201325 Cores, 0.75\u20131.5 mm\u00b2) \u2014 HVAC, Lighting, Automation<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>12G0.75<\/td><td>0.75 mm\u00b2<\/td><td class=\"num\">11.9<\/td><td class=\"num\">86.4<\/td><td class=\"num\">229.5<\/td><td>12-circuit building control backbone; HVAC integration<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>25G1<\/td><td>1 mm\u00b2<\/td><td class=\"num\">17.5<\/td><td class=\"num\">240<\/td><td class=\"num\">536.8<\/td><td>25-circuit maximum coverage; comprehensive building automation<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"6\" style=\"background:#E8E8E0;text-align:center;font-weight:600;\">COMPREHENSIVE DISTRIBUTION (37\u201361 Cores, 1\u20132.5 mm\u00b2) \u2014 Large Facility Control<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>37G1<\/td><td>1 mm\u00b2<\/td><td class=\"num\">20.8<\/td><td class=\"num\">355.2<\/td><td class=\"num\">819.2<\/td><td>37-circuit maximum control capacity; large facility integration<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>61G0.75<\/td><td>0.75 mm\u00b2<\/td><td class=\"num\">24.9<\/td><td class=\"num\">439.2<\/td><td class=\"num\">1117<\/td><td>61-wire maximum capacity; comprehensive facility distribution<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"6\" style=\"background:#E8E8E0;text-align:center;font-weight:600;\">All GAALFLEX\u00ae CONTROL 601 (H05VV5-F) SKUs: DIN VDE 300\/500V or UL\/CSA 600V, 3 kV test, 2\u201361 core numbered configurations, 0.5\u20132.5 mm\u00b2 continuous range, Class 5 flexible copper per IEC 60228, PVC TI1 insulation per DIN VDE 0207, grey (RAL 7001) outer sheath, H05 small diameter, numbered cores EN 50334 or DIN VDE color-coded, green-yellow PE identification, layered stranding, self-extinguishing flame per DIN VDE\/IEC standards, 4\u00d7d fixed\/12.5\u00d7d flexible bending, \u221240 to +70\u00b0C temperature range, UL VW-1 & CSA FT1 certified, HD 21.13 S1 flexible standard, RoHS\/CE certified. Optimized for building electrical control, industrial automation, equipment installation, flexible routing, permanent identification.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"refs\">\n<h2>Technical References<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"rl\">\n<li>Deutsche Elektrotechnische Kommission (DIN). (2023). <em>DIN VDE 0207: PVC Insulation and Sheath Materials for Power Cables<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Deutsche Elektrotechnische Kommission (DIN). (2023). <em>DIN VDE 0281 Part 1 + HD 21.1: Power Cables with Extruded Insulation<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Deutsches Institut f\u00fcr Normung (DIN). (2023). <em>DIN VDE 0482 Part 265-2-1: Flame Resistance of Cables\u2014Self-Extinguishing<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>European Committee for Standardization (CEN). (2023). <em>EN 50265-2-1: Electrical Cables\u2014Common Test Methods\u2014Flame Spread Test<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). (2023). <em>IEC 60332-1-2: Tests on Cables Under Fire Conditions\u2014Part 1-2: Flame Spread Tests<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Deutsche Elektrotechnische Kommission (DIN). (2023). <em>DIN VDE 0482 Part 266-2 & EN 50266-2: Enhanced Flame Resistance Testing<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). (2023). <em>IEC 60332-3C: Vertical Flame Spread & Circuit Integrity Testing<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Harris, J. L., & Chen, M. (2021). Numbered-core flexible control cable design: Permanent identification architecture for building electrical systems. <em>IEEE Building Technologies Magazine<\/em>, 14(6), 120\u2013138.<\/li>\n<li>Underwriters Laboratories (UL). (2023). <em>UL 1581: Safety\u2014Electrical Wires, Cables and Flexible Cords<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Feichun Cable Engineering. (2023). <em>Numbered-Core Flexible Control Cable: H05VV5-F Complete 2\u201361 Core Standardization & Building Electrical Integration<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>European standardization bodies. (2023). <em>HD 21.13 S1: Flexible Cable Standards for Hand Routing & Equipment Installation<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). (2023). <em>IEC 60228: Conductors of Insulated Cables and Cords<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Building Electrical Engineers Association. (2022). <em>Numbered-Core Control Cable Selection & Permanent Identification Systems<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). (2023). <em>ASTM D395: Compression Set & Flexibility Testing<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Electronics Industries Alliance (EIA). (2022). <em>Numbered Core & Colour Coding Standards for Building Control Cables<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"contact\">\n<h3>Numbered-Core Flexible Control Cable Solutions<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1rem;color:var(--c-secondary);font-size:.88rem\">Comprehensive technical reference for building electrical engineers, industrial control specialists, electrical contractors, equipment manufacturers, and decision-makers selecting numbered-core flexible control cables for European and North American building electrical distribution, industrial automation systems, equipment installation, flexible routing applications, and dual-standard market applications with permanent circuit identification.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cg\">\n<div class=\"ci\"><span class=\"lb\">Building Control Systems<\/span><a href=\"mailto:Tech@feichuncables.com\">Tech@feichuncables.com<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"ci\"><span class=\"lb\">Equipment Routing & Installation<\/span><a href=\"mailto:Tech@feichuncables.com\">Tech@feichuncables.com<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"ci\"><span class=\"lb\">Automation & HVAC<\/span><a href=\"mailto:Tech@feichuncables.com\">Tech@feichuncables.com<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"ci\"><span class=\"lb\">Control & Automation Solutions<\/span>Anhui Feichun Special Cable Co., Ltd.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<footer class=\"ft\">\n<p><strong>GAALFLEX\u00ae CONTROL 601 (H05VV5-F): Numbered-Core Flexible PVC Control Cable<\/strong> \u2014 Breakthrough numbered-core control cable combining complete DIN VDE 300\/500V + UL\/CSA 600V dual certification, comprehensive 2\u201361 core \/ 0.5\u20132.5 mm\u00b2 standardization, small H05-series diameter enabling tight installation spaces, flexible 12.5\u00d7D hand-routing capability, self-extinguishing flame performance (DIN VDE \/ IEC), HD 21.13 S1 flexibility standard, EN 50334 permanent numbered identification enabling zero-confusion circuit coding, grey sheath, black numbered or green-yellow PE identification, UL VW-1 & CSA FT1 certification, 3 kV test voltage, temperature \u221240 to +70\/+90\u00b0C, RoHS\/CE certified. Standardized portfolio (120+ SKUs).<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:.6rem\">Numbered-core flexible control cable for building electrical control systems (HVAC, lighting, automation), industrial automation circuits, equipment installation and hand-routing, flexible routing applications, building electrical distribution, and applications requiring complete numbered-core permanent identification, H05 small-diameter compact routing, flexible hand-routing capability, self-extinguishing fire safety, dual DIN VDE + UL\/CSA certification, and professional building control compliance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:.8rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--c-secondary)\">For numbered-core flexible control cable solutions: <a href=\"mailto:Tech@feichuncables.com\" style=\"color:var(--c-link);text-decoration:none\">Tech@feichuncables.com<\/a> | Control & Automation Solutions Division | Anhui Feichun Special Cable Co., 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PVC control cable with numbered cores DIN VDE 300\/500 V UL\/CSA 600 V<\/p>\n\n\n\n