IEC 60245 Rubber Cables

IEC 60245 Rubber Cables

High-quality rubber sheathed cables suitable for movable and temporary power supply.

60245 IEC 66 Heavy Duty Flexible Rubber Cable - Taitongcable

60245 IEC 66 Heavy Duty Flexible Rubber Cable - Taitongcable

60245 IEC 66 flexible rubber cable (YCW), under IEC 60245-4, shares identical construction with H07RN-F. Rated 450/750V, this class 5 conductor rubber cable features EPR insulation and SE4 polychloroprene sheath with oil, ozone and UV resistance. Taitong Cable, founded in 2002 in China, owns an independent rubber cable plant with rich manufacturing experience. Supplied with IEC type test reports and CE certificates, this heavy-duty flexible cable serves construction, agricultural and mobile power projects, ideal for buyers from Africa, Southeast Asia and Europe.

60245 IEC 66 (Chinese: type YCW) heavy-duty flexible rubber cable complies with IEC 60245-4, rated 450/750V. It adopts IEC 60228 Class 5 bare or tinned copper conductor, IE4 EPR insulation for excellent electrical performance and flex resistance, and SE4 polychloroprene (CR/PCP/Neoprene) sheath featuring oil, ozone and UV resistance. This flexible rubber cable shares identical construction with H07RN‑F while following a different standard system. Widely used for construction mobile power, agricultural machinery and portable industrial equipment. Taitong Cable, founded in 2002 with self-owned rubber cable workshop, supplies 60245 IEC 66 cable with IEC type test reports and CE certificates, offering stable quality and factory pricing for engineering clients from Africa, Europe and Southeast Asia.

Construction of 60245 IEC 66 Rubber Cable 

Conductor: Class 5 flexible copper conductor (IEC 60228), plain or tinned copper

Separator (optional): A separator of suitable material can be applied around each conductor.

Filler (optional): A centre filler can be used.

Insulation: Rubber compound of type IE4 (EPR)

(For large cross-section cores, a textile tape may be wrapped around the core assembly prior to sheathing.)

Sheath: Rubber compound type SE4 (Neoprene/PCP/CR).

Cables with cross-sectional areas of more than 10 mm²,double sheath available , with the inner layer made of rubber compound of type SE3 and the outer layer of rubber compound of type SE4.

Core Count: 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 cores

Applications of 245 IEC 66 flexible cable 

These 60245 IEC 66 heavy-duty flexible rubber cables feature high flexibility and resistance to weather, oil, mechanical impact and thermal stress. Ideal for temporary power for portable tools, construction, agricultural and lifting equipment, they work for sites, stage gear, ports and dams. They can also be fixed-installed in lime works, camps and wastewater facilities, stable in cold, harsh industrial settings and dry/humid/wet indoor and temporary outdoor environments, with good ozone and weather resistance. Custom-designed for tower cranes and harsh heavy-load applications.

Typical applications of 60245 IEC 66 cable 

Portable electric tools, welding machines and handheld electrical equipment

Construction site temporary power supply, site mobile distribution

Agricultural mobile machinery, irrigation equipment and farm portable motors

Lifting hoists, crane reels and mobile lifting equipment

Stage lighting, workshop movable power connections

Water pumps (temporary surface use only, NOT for continuous deep submersion)

Mobile equipment in dry, damp, wet indoor spaces and temporary outdoor installation

Limitations:

Not suitable for permanent burial underground

Not suitable for continuous long-time immersion in water

Not for explosive / hazardous gas environments

Not for seawater, chemical corrosive liquid

Electrical Parameters 

Rated voltage U₀/U: 450/750 V AC

Voltage test on completed cable: 2500 V AC for 5 minutes, no breakdown

Max conductor operating temperature: 60 ℃

Operating Temperature: Typically -25°C to +60°C for flexing (down to -40°C for fixed installations).

Min. Bending Radius: 6×OD (fixed), 12×OD (flexing)

OD = Overall diameter

FAQ 

Is 60245 IEC 66 flexible rubber cable equal to H07RN-F? Can they be interchanged?

IEC 66 and H07RNN-F have similar construction and voltage rating, but not identical. IEC 66 max core temp is +60°C, while standard H07RN-F is +90°C. Colour code, test rules and certification systems differ. Do not replace without client approval.


Is this cable oil resistant and UV resistant?

Yes. SE4 neoprene sheath of 245 IEC 66 (ycw) offers good resistance to oil, ozone, UV and weathering for outdoor temporary use.


Can it be buried underground or continuously submerged in water?

60245 IEC 66 cable is not for permanent direct burial, nor continuous deep water submersion. Only allowed for temporary surface wet condition.


Can I get double sheath, special core colours or tinned copper?

Yes, these are custom options. Standard version is single black sheath with standard IEC core colours, bare copper.


Can it be made with armour?

Standard IEC 60245 IEC 66 is non-armoured. Armoured version is non-standard custom design, but can be customized per buyer's request.


Which markets is 60245 IEC 66 suitable for?

60245 IEC 66 rubber cable is widely accepted in Africa, Southeast Asia and many international projects following IEC standard. For EU local construction projects, H07RN-F with HAR/CPR marking is normally required.

Comparison between 60245 IEC 66 and H07RN‑F 

Item
60245 IEC 66 (YCW)
H07RN-F
Reference Standard
IEC 60245-4, GB/T 5013.4-2008
EN 50525-2-21 / HD 22.4, VDE 0282-4
Rated Voltage U₀/U
450/750 V AC
450/750 V AC
Conductor
Class 5 flexible copper (IEC 60228), plain / tinned copper
Class 5 flexible copper (IEC 60228), plain copper (tinned optional)
Insulation Compound
IE4 EPR rubber
EI4 EPR rubber (EN 50363)
Sheath Compound
SE4 PCP / Neoprene (CR)
EM2 / EM3 elastomer (PCP/Neoprene)
Max continuous conductor temperature
+60 ℃
+90 ℃ (key difference)
Operating temperature (flexing)
-25 ℃ ~ +60 ℃
-25 ℃ ~ +90 ℃
Operating temperature (fixed installation)
-40 ℃ ~ +60 ℃
-40 ℃ ~ +90 ℃
Core colour coding
IEC colour rule
Harmonised European core colour (HAR rule)
Marking
IEC, CCC, GB
HAR marking, CE, CPR classification (Eca)
Flame retardant requirement
Not mandatory by base standard
Normally IEC 60332-1-2 flame retardant (EU market requirement)
Minimum bending radius
Fixed: 6×OD; Flexing:12×OD
Fixed:4×OD; Flexing:6×OD (looser bending requirement)
Application positioning
IEC international heavy-duty rubber cable, widely used in Africa, Southeast Asia, China
EU harmonised heavy-duty rubber cable for European market
Note
Equivalent in structure but different thermal rating; can be made to match H07RN-F 90℃ on custom request
EU legal marking and CPR mandatory for EU construction projects
60245 IEC 66 (YCW) and H07RN-F feature similar construction and voltage rating. The key difference lies in the maximum conductor operating temperature and compliance scheme. They cannot be interchanged without the client's approval.

Source Your 60245 IEC 66 Flexible Rubber Cable From Taitong Cable 

Choose Taitong Cable for your 60245 IEC 66 flexible rubber cable demands. Manufactured strictly to IEC 60245-4 standards, our YCW/H07RN-F equivalent cable carries complete certifications and delivers reliable performance across construction, tower crane, agricultural and portable power projects. As an experienced rubber cable producer in China with our own rubber plant, Taitong Cable controls the whole production chain to guarantee stable quality and competitive pricing. Our IEC 66 rubber cables meeting the standards of IEC 60245-4 serve clients in Africa, Southeast Asia and other regions for temporary power, site distribution and heavy-duty mobile applications. We support custom options including tinned copper, special colours and double sheath to match your project specifications. Reach out for prompt quotations and dependable supply for your next international tender or site project.

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