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trirated panel control wire cable 2.5mm red 100 meter roll
MPN: A2TRD0025
Alt. SKU: trirated2.5mmred
£57.00
£47.50
Why Choose the Eland Cables Tri-Rated 2.5mm² Red Cable?
The Eland Cables Tri-Rated 2.5mm² Red Cable (TRIRATE2.5RED) is a versatile panel wiring cable designed for industrial control systems, switchgear, and electrical installations requiring reliable performance and clear conductor identification.
Constructed with a Class 5 flexible plain annealed copper conductor and insulated with heat-resistant PVC, this cable provides excellent flexibility and durability, making it ideal for routing within control panels and electrical enclosures.
With a 2.5mm² conductor size, this cable is widely used for control circuits and light power distribution. The red insulation is typically used to identify live or control conductors in electrical systems. It complies with BS6231, UL758 and CSA standards, enabling use across both UK and international installations.
Key Advantages
- Compliant with BS6231, UL758 and CSA standards for global applications.
- 2.5mm² conductor suitable for control and light power circuits.
- High temperature rating up to 90°C continuous operation (105°C UL/CSA).
- Flexible copper conductor for easy installation and routing.
- Red insulation for live or control circuit identification.
- Flame-retardant PVC insulation improves safety in panels.
Key Features
- Conductor size: 2.5mm²
- Conductor material: Plain annealed copper, Class 5 flexible
- Typical stranding: approx. 50/0.25 mm
- Insulation: Heat-resistant PVC
- Colour: Red
- Voltage rating: 600/1000V (BS) / 600V (UL/CSA)
- Temperature rating: Up to 90°C (105°C UL/CSA)
- Standards: BS6231 Type CK, UL758, CSA C22.2
- Designed for control panel and switchgear wiring
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Eland Cables
- Model: TRIRATE2.5RED
- Product type: Tri-rated panel wiring cable
- Conductor cross-section: 2.5 mm²
- Conductor type: Flexible stranded copper (Class 5)
- Approx AWG: 14
- Insulation type: PVC (heat resistant)
- Sheath colour: Red
- Voltage rating: 600/1000 V (BS), 600 V (UL/CSA)
- Maximum operating temperature: 90°C continuous, up to 105°C
- Approx. outer diameter: approx. 3.5–3.7 mm
- Minimum bending radius: Typically 6 × overall diameter
- Typical current rating: approx. 25–32 A (installation dependent)
- Application: Control panel wiring and internal electrical connections
Flexible Control Panel Wiring Solution
Tri-rated cables are high temperature, flame-retardant single-core cables widely used in switchgear, relay, and instrumentation panels, as well as internal connections in motor starters and control equipment.
The 2.5mm² conductor provides a balance of flexibility and current capacity, making it suitable for control circuits, auxiliary wiring, and light-duty power distribution in industrial systems.
Typical Applications
- Control panels and switchgear assemblies.
- Industrial automation and machinery wiring.
- Relay and instrumentation panels.
- Motor control circuits and auxiliary wiring.
- Internal wiring of electrical enclosures.
- General-purpose control and signal circuits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a tri-rated cable?
A tri-rated cable meets BS6231, UL and CSA standards, allowing it to be used in both UK and international installations.
What is the benefit of 2.5mm² cable?
The 2.5mm² conductor provides a good balance between flexibility and current capacity, making it ideal for control and light power circuits.
What is the purpose of red insulation?
Red insulation is typically used to identify live or control conductors in electrical systems.
What current can a 2.5mm² tri-rated cable carry?
Typical current capacity is around 25–32 A, depending on installation conditions.
Where is this cable typically used?
It is used in control panels, switchgear, and internal wiring of industrial electrical equipment.
Trusted by Electrical Engineers Worldwide
Eland tri-rated cables are widely trusted for reliable performance, flexibility, and compliance in industrial control and panel wiring applications.
| Manufacturer Part Number | A2TRD0025 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Eland |
| Cable Type | Tri-Rated |
| Cable Standard | BS6231 / UL758 / CSA22.2 |
| Colour | Red |
| Nominal Cross Section Area | 2.5mm |
| Approx AWG | 14 |
| Alternative Product SKU | trirated2.5mmred |
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