Orange Circular Cable
Orange Circular Cable: Multicore Power Cable in PVC, LSZH and XLPE for Electricians and Contractors
Orange circular cable is the multicore option for feeds that need to be easy to identify and built for fixed power runs, from plant connections to board-to-board routes. This range covers 2C+E, 3C+E and 4C+E constructions in PVC, LSZH and XLPE, including the 10mm² 2C+E PVC circular power cable for two-core-plus-earth circuits.
What's in This Range
- 2.5mm² 2C+E PVC Circular Power Cable — two cores plus earth, rated 450/750V, for power distribution circuits.
- 1.5mm² 3C+E PVC Circular Power Cable — three cores plus earth with a 1.5mm² conductor and 450/750V PVC insulation.
- 4mm² 4C+E LSZH Circular Cable — four cores plus earth at 0.6/1kV, with Low Smoke Zero Halogen insulation for fire-conscious installs.
- 6.0mm² 3C+E LSZH Circular Cable — 0.6/1kV LSZH cable listed for fixed wiring in buildings and infrastructure projects.
- 16mm² 4C+E PVC Circular Power Cable — 0.6/1kV PVC cable listed for industrial and commercial power distribution.
- 35mm² 3C+E XLPE Circular Power Cable — XLPE insulation at 0.6/1kV, listed for industrial power distribution and underground and overhead supply.
Who Uses This
Switchboard upgrades, commercial fit-outs and industrial plant work often need different constructions on one job. LSZH versions like the 4mm² 4C+E cable suit buildings where reduced smoke is part of the brief, while the 16mm² PVC and 35mm² XLPE options cover heavier distribution. Construction site power supply is also a listed application.
Orange Circular Cable — Common Questions
When should I choose LSZH over PVC?
Product pages describe LSZH insulation as reducing toxic smoke and corrosive gases if the cable burns. That is why it is often specified for buildings where people and equipment sit close to cable runs, as with the 4C+E 2.5mm² LSZH circular cable. PVC options suit runs where that is not the driver, so check the project specification.
How do I pick the right core count and conductor size?
Core count follows the circuit design: 2C+E, 3C+E or 4C+E depending on how many conductors the circuit needs. Conductor size comes from the circuit design and the Wiring Rules, not from guesswork on site. For larger feeds, the 4C+E 50mm² XLPE circular power cable gives four cores plus earth at 0.6/1kV.
Which voltage rating do I need, 450/750V or 0.6/1kV?
Both appear in this range. The 2.5mm² 2C+E and 1.5mm² 3C+E PVC cables are rated 450/750V, while cables such as the 4mm² LSZH, 16mm² PVC and 35mm² XLPE are rated 0.6/1kV. Choose the rating your project specification calls for.
Why Choose SCHNAP
- Eltech circular cable in PVC, LSZH and XLPE, so one order can cover light PVC circuits through to XLPE feeds.
- Conductor sizes from 1.5mm² through 50mm², in 2C+E, 3C+E and 4C+E, with 450/750V and 0.6/1kV ratings.
- Product pages state compliance with AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules, backed by 30-day returns, trade discounts and Australia-wide delivery.
Need a size or core count not shown above? Browse the full range or contact SCHNAP trade support and we'll help match the cable to your project.
