RR Kabel 0.5mm² Single-Core Flexible Panel Wire
The RR Flexible Panel Wire 0.5mm² Single Core is a fine-stranded conductor for internal wiring in control panels, instrument enclosures, and low-current circuit connections. Available in Black, Red, Blue, Yellow, and Yellow/Green. Sold per metre.
Key Features
- 0.5mm² fine-stranded conductor for flexible panel wiring
- 5 colours for circuit identification
- PVC insulation for standard panel environments
- Sold per metre
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Cross-Section |
0.5mm² |
| Conductor Type |
Flexible (fine stranded) |
| Voltage Rating |
300/500V |
| Available Colours |
Black, Red, Blue, Yellow, Yellow/Green |
| Applicable Standard |
EN 50525-2-31 (H05V-K) |
| Conductor Class |
Class 5 flexible, per EN 60228 |
| Operating Temperature |
-30°C to +70°C |
Applications
- Internal control panel and instrument wiring
- PLC and relay panel interconnections
FAQ
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What does the 0.5mm² cross-section rating mean?
The cross-section is the copper conductor's area in square millimetres, which determines how much current it can safely carry. 0.5mm² is suited to low-current control, signal, and instrumentation circuits (e.g. PLC I/O, relay coils, indicator lamps) — always size the conductor to the connected load and the protective device rating, and check with your panel builder if unsure.
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Can I order an exact length, and how is the price calculated?
Yes — this wire is sold per metre, so you can order any length you need rather than a fixed drum quantity. The listed price is per metre; set the quantity to the number of metres required at checkout.
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What's the difference between Flexible Panel Wire and RR Kabel's Single-Core Building Wire?
Flexible Panel Wire uses a fine, multi-strand copper conductor for routing inside control panels and enclosures where wires are frequently bent, formed, and ferruled. RR Kabel's Building Wire range uses a solid/coarser-stranded conductor for fixed wall and conduit installation in general building wiring, and isn't designed for the tight bends and repeated flexing found inside a panel.
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Does this need to be installed by an electrician?
Panel and control wiring of this type is typically installed by a qualified panel builder or licensed electrician as part of a switchboard, DB, or control panel build, in line with UAE wiring practice — it isn't intended as a DIY connection.
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Why is the conductor fine-stranded instead of solid?
Fine stranding keeps the wire flexible enough to route through crowded panel enclosures and terminate onto ferrules, terminal blocks, and DIN-rail devices without work-hardening or cracking — something a solid conductor can't do reliably in this application.
