trirated panel control wire cable 16mm grey 10 meter lengths

Why Choose the Eland Cables Tri-Rated 16mm² Grey Cable?

The Eland Cables Tri-Rated 16mm² Grey Cable (TRIRATE16GRYM) is a high-performance panel wiring cable designed for industrial control systems, switchgear, and electrical enclosures requiring reliable power distribution and clear circuit identification.

Manufactured using a Class 5 flexible plain annealed copper conductor and insulated with heat-resistant PVC, this cable delivers excellent flexibility and durability, making it ideal for complex routing within control panels and industrial equipment.

With a 16mm² conductor size, this cable is suitable for high-current applications including power circuits and panel distribution. The grey insulation is typically used for general-purpose or numbered circuit identification in modern electrical installations. It complies with BS6231, UL758 and CSA standards, ensuring compatibility with UK and international requirements.

Key Advantages

• Compliant with BS6231, UL758 and CSA standards for global installations.
• 16mm² conductor supports high current loads and power distribution.
• High temperature rating up to 90°C continuous operation (105°C UL/CSA).
• Flexible copper conductor for easy installation and panel routing.
• Grey insulation for general-purpose circuit identification.
• Flame-retardant PVC insulation improves safety in electrical panels.

Key Features

• Conductor size: 16mm²
• Conductor material: Plain annealed copper, Class 5 flexible
• Typical stranding: approx. 126/0.40 mm
• Insulation: Heat-resistant PVC
• Colour: Grey
• 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 switchgear and panel wiring applications

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Eland Cables
• Model: TRIRATE16GRYM
• Product type: Tri-rated panel wiring cable
• Conductor cross-section: 16 mm²
• Conductor type: Flexible stranded copper (Class 5)
• Approx AWG: 6
• Insulation type: PVC (heat resistant)
• Sheath colour: Grey
• Voltage rating: 600/1000 V (BS), 600 V (UL/CSA)
• Maximum operating temperature: 90°C continuous, up to 105°C
• Approx. outer diameter: approx. 8.7–9.0 mm
• Minimum bending radius: Typically 6 × overall diameter
• Typical current rating: approx. 100 A (installation dependent)
• Application: Internal wiring of control panels and switchgear

High Power 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 controllers.

The 16mm² conductor provides increased current carrying capacity, making it suitable for power distribution circuits and demanding industrial environments where reliability is critical.

Typical Applications

• Control panels and switchgear assemblies.
• Industrial automation and machinery wiring.
• Power distribution within electrical enclosures.
• Motor control circuits and starters.
• Relay and instrumentation panels.
• General-purpose circuit wiring.

Trusted by Electrical Engineers Worldwide

Eland tri-rated cables are trusted by engineers and panel builders for reliable high-current performance, flexibility, and compliance in demanding industrial environments.