Multi-Core Cables
Multi-Core Building Cable Range
Multi-core building installation cables covering EU NYM-J/NYM-O PVC and NHXMH-J/NHXMH-O halogen-free low-smoke types, with or without protective conductor, 2C–5C copper conductors, 1.5–16 mm² sizes and 300/500V rating, for general fixed wiring in buildings, including public and commercial installations.
EU Standard
| Exact EU designation | Customer-facing English product name | Conductor / construction | Typical common cores | Typical common sizes (mm²) | Insulation / sheath | Rated voltage Uo/U | Typical EU low-voltage use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYM-J | PVC installation cable with protective conductor | Solid / stranded copper depending size | 2C–5C | 1.5; 2.5; 4; 6; 10; 16 | PVC insulation / PVC sheath | 300/500 V | General fixed installation in buildings |
| NYM-O | PVC installation cable without protective conductor | Solid / stranded copper depending size | 2C–5C | 1.5; 2.5; 4; 6; 10; 16 | PVC insulation / PVC sheath | 300/500 V | General fixed installation in buildings where no PE core is required |
| NHXMH-J | Halogen-free low-smoke installation cable with protective conductor | Solid / stranded copper depending size | 2C–5C | 1.5; 2.5; 4; 6; 10; 16 | XLPE insulation / halogen-free sheath | 300/500 V | Halogen-free fixed building installation for public and commercial buildings |
| NHXMH-O | Halogen-free low-smoke installation cable without protective conductor | Solid / stranded copper depending size | 2C–5C | 1.5; 2.5; 4; 6; 10; 16 | XLPE insulation / halogen-free sheath | 300/500 V | Halogen-free fixed building installation where no PE core is required |