Flexible & Multicore Cables
Flexible wires and multicore cables sized to load, sourced across four manufacturer lines.
About Flexible & Multicore Cables
Flexible cables use fine-stranded copper conductors that bend repeatedly without cracking. That makes them the standard choice for panel wiring, machine looms, control circuits and building wiring. We supply flexible single-core wires and multicore cables from Polycab, KEI, LAPP and Bonton Cables in the sizes and coil or drum lengths a job needs.
Indian building and industrial flexibles are made to IS 694, which covers PVC-insulated cables up to 1100 V with class 5 flexible copper conductors. Fire performance is chosen by grade: FR (flame retardant), FR-LSH (flame retardant, low smoke and halogen), heat-resistant HR-FR-LSH rated to 85 °C, and halogen-free HFFR/LSZH cables to IS 17048 for hospitals, malls and high-rise buildings. For machine and control wiring, LAPP's ÖLFLEX CLASSIC 110 is a 300/500 V oil-resistant PVC multicore offered from 2 to 100 cores.
We size flexible cable for current, volt drop and grouping, then pick the fire grade to suit where it will run.
Key specifications
| Brands | Polycab, KEI, LAPP, Bonton Cables |
|---|---|
| Voltage grade | Up to 1100 V (IS 694 wires and flexibles); 300/500 V (LAPP ÖLFLEX CLASSIC 110) |
| Conductor | Annealed bare copper, class 5 flexible (IS 8130 / IEC 60228) |
| Insulation grades | PVC FR, FR-LSH, HR-FR-LSH (85 °C), LSZH / HFFR (IS 17048) |
| Size range | 0.5–16 sq mm building wires; up to 400 sq mm industrial flexibles (Polycab) |
| Multicore | 2 to 100 cores, 0.5–35 sq mm (LAPP ÖLFLEX CLASSIC 110) |
| Screened / braided | Tinned-copper or GI wire braided flexibles, 2–4 core, 0.5–95 sq mm (Polycab) |
| Conductor temperature | 70 °C (FR / FR-LSH) or 85 °C (HR) per IS 694 category |
Features & benefits
- Class 5 fine-wire copper for repeated flexing and tight panel bends
- FR-LSH and LSZH grades reduce smoke and corrosive gas in a fire
- Heat-resistant 85 °C grade for hot panels and high-ambient runs
- Numbered-core multicores simplify control wiring and fault-tracing
- Braided versions for EMI-sensitive machine and drive wiring
- Supplied in standard coils or cut to drum length
Where it’s used
- Control panel and switchboard wiring
- Machine tools and crane wiring
- Residential and commercial building wiring
- Hospitals, malls and high-rise buildings
- Control circuits for drives and automation
- Appliance and equipment leads
Standards & compliance
Flexible & Multicore Cables — FAQs
What is the difference between FR, FR-LSH and LSZH wires?
FR wire is flame retardant. FR-LSH adds low smoke and lower halogen emission. LSZH or HFFR cable is halogen-free, so it gives off far less corrosive gas in a fire, which is why it is specified for hospitals, malls and public buildings.
What does class 5 conductor mean?
It is the flexible conductor class in IS 8130 and IEC 60228: many fine copper strands rather than a few thick ones. This lets the cable bend repeatedly, which is needed in panels and on moving machinery.
Which size of flexible wire should I use?
It depends on load current, run length (for volt drop), the number of circuits grouped together and the ambient temperature. Share the load details and we will size the cable rather than guess from a chart.
Do you supply cable in Lucknow and across Uttar Pradesh?
Yes. We work from Varanasi and Lucknow, and we supply cable for projects across Uttar Pradesh and other states.
