H05RN-F Ordinary Duty Flexible Rubber Cable EN 50525-2-21

H05RN-F flexible rubber cable is a harmonized medium-duty flexible rubber cable manufactured to EN 50525-2-21 standard, rated 300/500V. This rubber cable adopts Class 5 fine-stranded bare copper conductor, EI4 EPR rubber insulation and EM2 PCP (neoprene) outer sheath, delivering outstanding flexibility, oil resistance, ozone and UV resistance. Suitable for dry, damp, wet indoor locations and limited temporary outdoor use, operating from -25°C to +60°C under flexing, -40°C rating applies only to fixed installation. H05RN-F cable is widely used for portable power tools, garden equipment, stage lighting, household appliances and site temporary power connections. Taitong Cable, China professional rubber cable manufacturer with 25+ years experience, supplies ISO/CE certified H05RN-F cable with factory direct price, full type test reports, reliable technical support, serving bulk buyers, distributors and international project contractors. Custom core counts, cross sections and sheath colours are available upon request.

Construction of H05RN-F Cable 

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Conductor: Class 5 fine stranded bare copper (IEC 60228), high conductivity and flexibility

Separator: A tape may be applied around the core assembly before application of the sheath.

Insulation: EI4 EPR rubber compound, good electrical property, ozone and weather resistant

Sheath: EM2 PCP / Neoprene rubber compound, oil, UV, ozone, abrasion resistant, flame retardant

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

Reference Standards 

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EN 50525-2-21: Harmonised specification for flexible rubber cables (H05RN‑F)

VDE 0282-4: German national standard for rubber insulated flexible cables

IEC 60228: Conductors of insulated cables (Class 5 copper conductor)

HD 308 S2: Core identification and colour code for cables

EN 60332-1-2: Flame retardant test on single vertical insulated wire/cable

EN 50363-1: Elastomeric insulation and sheath compounds for electric cables (general requirements for rubber compounds EI4 / EM2)

HD 308 S2: Core colour code

EN 50525-2-21 H05RN-F Neoprene Rubber Flexible Cord supplied by Taitong Cable is the best choice for clients globally

Insulation Colour Code of H05RN-F (HD 308 S2) 

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Cables with Protective Conductor (Green/Yellow)

2 Cores: Blue, Brown (no green/yellow earth)

3 Cores (3G): Green/Yellow, Blue, Brown

4 Cores (4G): Green/Yellow, Brown, Black, Grey (or Green/Yellow, Blue, Brown, Black)

Cables without Protective Conductor (No Green/Yellow)

2 Cores: Blue, Brown

3 Cores: Brown, Black, Grey (or Blue, Brown, Black)

4 Cores: Blue, Brown, Black, Grey

Outer Sheath Colour of H05RN-F

Standard colour: Black (EM2 neoprene rubber sheath). Custom sheath colours can be arranged upon request.

Applications of H05RN-F flexible rubber cable 

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This 300/500V oil-resistant neoprene flexible rubber cord (H05RN-F cable) is widely used for medium-duty mobile power connection. Ideal for portable electric power tools, garden machinery, lawn mowers, hedge trimmers and portable lighting. This rubber cable also serves temporary site power, construction sites, agricultural facilities, stage and event wiring. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and other regions.

Main Applications of H05RN-F ordinary duty flexible rubber cable

1, Domestic and Household Appliances:

   Vacuum cleaners

   Kitchen cooking appliances, toasters, and water heaters

   Portable home and gardening tools

2, Offices and Commercial Spaces:

   Indoor power cords and connection cables subject to low mechanical stress

   Portable office equipment and desk lighting

3, Workshops and Hand Tools:

   Hand-held inspection lamps and work lights

   Light-duty portable workshop or assembly tools (where exposure to oils or fats may occur)

4, Temporary Outdoor and Event Use:

   Temporary outdoor lighting strings and small decorative setups

   Dry, damp, or wet environments requiring weather-resistant flexible wiring

5, Fixed and Prefabricated Installations:

   Pre-fabricated building parts, furniture integration, wall partitions, and decorative coverings

Electrical Parameters of H05RN-F cable 

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Rated voltage: 300/500 V (AC single/three-phase system up to 318/550 V, DC system up to 413/825 V)

Test voltage: 2000 V, 5 min (AC)

Conductor resistance: Class 5 fine-stranded bare or tinned copper (in accordance with IEC 60228 / VDE 0295)

Insulation resistance: High dielectric resistance for reliable electrical performance

Operating frequency: 50 / 60 Hz

Voltage withstand: Passes EN 60332-1-2 single-cable flame test

Temperature Range:

Max. Operating Temperature: +60°C (conductor)

Flexible use: -25°C to +60°C (some cold-resistant variants go down to -40°C).

Fixed installation: up to +60°C

Core Sizes: 2, 3 and 4 core – 0,75 mm² and 1 mm² (Other sizes are available upon custom request.)

The minimum bending radius of an H05RN-F flexible rubber cable depends on whether the installation is fixed or mobile (flexing):

Minimum Bending Radius:

Fixed installation: 4 × overall cable diameter

Repeated flexing / mobile use: 6 × overall cable diameter

Taitong Cable, Professional Manufacturer of H05RN-F Flexible Rubber Cord

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Taitong Cable, founded in 2002, manufactures high-performance H05RN-F flexible rubber cord complying fully with EN 50525-2-21 standard. Our five independent plants, including dedicated rubber cable production bases across China, support fast local delivery and cost savings for bulk buyers, distributors and international contractors around the world. Taitong's in-house rubber workshop controls raw material compounding, stranding and extrusion, with strict batch testing, CE certification and complete type test reports available for every shipment.

H05RN-F cables supplied by Taitong Cable offer factory-direct pricing, responsive technical support and flexible custom solutions, including custom core counts, cross-sections and sheath colours per buyer's request. This 300/500V oil-resistant neoprene flexible rubber cable is a trusted pick for portable tools, garden equipment and temporary site power wiring. With over 25 years of rubber cable manufacturing experience, Taitong Cable supplies consistent H05RN-F, H05RR-F and equivalent IEC 60245 rubber cords for global wholesale and project procurement. H05RN-F flexible rubber cable from Taitong Cable is the trusted choice for international contractors and global buyers.