Flexible cable 3×16 mm2 orange per metre

Flexible cable 3×16 mm² orange – affordable alternative to neoprene and YMVK 3×16

For heavier installations such as charging stations, battery connections and inverters you need a cable that offers both sufficient cross-section and sufficient flexibility. This flexible 3×16 mm² cable in orange has been developed as a fully fledged alternative to H07RN-F neoprene and YMVK 3×16 — easy to lay, robust in use, and considerably cheaper than neoprene.

Why choose this orange 3×16 cable?

• Supple despite the heavy cross-section — a YMVK 3×16 is barely bendable in practice, this flexible version is.
• Considerably cheaper than neoprene — comparable properties for a fraction of the price of H07RN-F 3×16.
• Striking orange — instantly recognisable in the meter cupboard and at battery set-ups, prevents confusion with other heavy cables.
• Robust sheath — resistant to impact, abrasion and changing weather conditions.
• Flame retardant — meets the relevant requirements for fixed and mobile installations.
• Suitable for high currents — 16 mm² copper is suitable for heavy single-phase and power connections.

Applications

A 3×16 mm² cross-section is usually applied where serious currents flow or where long cable runs call for extra cross-section because of voltage drop:

• Connecting heavy charging stations and EV chargers (including 22 kW single-phase, 11 kW three-phase at a distance)
• Connecting home batteries and commercial battery set-ups
• Main connections and consumer unit supplies where flexibility is desired
• Connecting larger inverters in solar panel installations
• Temporary and semi-permanent site and construction connections
• Connecting heavy machinery and industrial equipment

Difference with neoprene (H07RN-F) and YMVK 3×16

At 16 mm² the difference between the cable types really becomes noticeable. YMVK 3×16 is a sturdy fixed-installation cable that hardly lets itself be bent — particularly awkward in a full meter cupboard or with a battery set-up in a tight space. Neoprene H07RN-F 3×16 is supple, but is considerably expensive in this cross-section. This orange flexible cable sits exactly in between: the suppleness you need to route the cable neatly, without the price premium of neoprene.

Specifications

• Number of cores: 3
• Core cross-section: 16 mm²
• Sheath colour: orange
• Version: flexible
• Application: indoor and outdoor

Not sure whether 3×16 mm² is the right cross-section for your situation? With larger cross-sections voltage drop plays an important role — get in touch and we will run the calculation with you.