EN 50525-2-22:2011
(Main)Electric cables - Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V (U0/U) - Part 2-22: Cables for general applications - High flexibility braided cables with crosslinked elastomeric insulation
Electric cables - Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V (U0/U) - Part 2-22: Cables for general applications - High flexibility braided cables with crosslinked elastomeric insulation
EN 50525-2-22 applies to crosslinked EPR insulated and textile braided flexible cables. The cables are of rated voltage U0/U 300/300 V. The cables are intended for the connection of domestic appliances to the fixed supply, where an extra flexible connection is required. The maximum conductor operating temperature for the cables in this standard is 60 °C. NOTE HD 516 contains extensive guidance on the safe use of cables in this standard. This EN 50525-2-22 should be read in conjunction with EN 50525-1, which specifies general requirements.
Kabel und Leitungen - Starkstromleitungen mit Nennspannungen bis 450/750 V (U0/U) - Teil 2-22: Starkstromleitungen für allgemeine Anwendungen - Hochflexible umflochtene Leitungen mit vernetzter Elastomer-Isolierung
Câbles électriques - Câbles d’énergie basse tension de tension assignée au plus égale à 450/750 V (U0/U) - Partie 2-22: Câbles pour applications générales - Câbles sous tresse à flexibilité élevée isolés en matériau élastomère réticulé
Električni kabli - Nizkonapetostni energetski kabli z nazivno napetostjo do vključno 450/750 V (U0/U) - 2-22. del: Kabli za splošno uporabo - Pleteni kabli visoke stopnje zvijavosti z zamrežno elastomerno izolacijo
EN 50525-2-22 velja za zvijave kable z zamreženo elastomreno izolacijo, pletene iz tkanine. Ti kabli imajo nazivno napetost 300/300 V (UO/U). Kabli so namenjeni povezavi gospodinjskih aparatov s fiksnim napajanjem, kjer je potrebna dodatna fleksibilna povezava. Maksimalna delovna temperatura pretvornika za kable iz tega standarda je 60 °C.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 05-May-2011
- Withdrawal Date
- 16-Jan-2014
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 20 - Electric cables
- Drafting Committee
- CLC/TC 20 - Electric cables
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 23-Oct-2024
- Completion Date
- 10-Feb-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
Overview
EN 50525-2-22:2011 is a European standard that specifies requirements for low voltage energy cables rated up to and including 450/750 V (U0/U), focusing specifically on high flexibility braided cables with crosslinked elastomeric insulation. Developed by the CLC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization), this standard applies to flexible cables insulated with crosslinked Ethylene-Propylene Rubber (EPR) and protected by a textile braid. These cables, rated at 300/300 V, are designed primarily for connecting domestic appliances to the fixed electrical supply where extra flexibility is essential.
The maximum conductor operating temperature for cables under this standard is 60 °C. EN 50525-2-22 complements and should be read alongside EN 50525-1, which provides general requirements applicable to all low voltage energy cables.
Key Topics
Construction Specifications
- Conductor Class: Conductor must be of class 6 as per EN 60228, with slightly increased resistance tolerance (+3% at 20°C).
- Cable Sizes: Available sizes include 2 to 3 cores with conductor cross sections from 0.75 mm² to 1.5 mm².
- Insulation: Each conductor is insulated with an EPR compound Type EI 4 according to EN 50363-1.
- Fillers: Textile material fillers are incorporated between cores for stability.
- Assembly: Twisted cores and fillers with a maximum lay length of 7.5 times the cable diameter, maintaining uniform lay direction.
- Textile Braid: Provides mechanical protection and flexibility with minimum thread count (60 threads), crossings (700 per metre), and carriers (24).
Performance and Testing Requirements
- Electrical tests include conductor resistance and voltage withstand tests at 2,000 V.
- Mechanical tests cover flexibility, kink resistance, and wear resistance.
- Insulation thickness and textile braid coverage are measured systematically.
- Compliance with dimensional limits per EN 60719 and marking requirements for easy identification.
- The standard defines test methods in Annex A and C, ensuring durability, safety, and performance.
Applications
EN 50525-2-22 cables are ideal for:
- Domestic appliance connections requiring extra flexible power cables.
- Situations demanding cables that can endure frequent movement and bending without damage.
- Wiring household appliances, portable devices, and light-duty electrical equipment.
- Environments where textile braided coverings offer enhanced mechanical protection and flexibility compared to conventional PVC sheaths.
This standard supports industries and manufacturers focusing on safe, reliable, and flexible low voltage cable solutions conforming to European harmonized requirements.
Related Standards
For comprehensive compliance and best practices, refer to:
- EN 50525-1: General requirements for low voltage energy cables up to 450/750 V.
- EN 60228: Specifications for conductors of insulated cables.
- EN 50363-1: Crosslinked elastomeric insulating compounds for cable insulation.
- EN 50395 & EN 50396: Electrical and non-electrical test methods for low voltage energy cables.
- HD 516: Extensive guidance on the safe use of low voltage cables.
- EN 60719: Calculation of cable overall dimensions.
- EN 60811-2-1: Test methods for elastomeric compounds including ozone resistance.
By adhering to EN 50525-2-22:2011, manufacturers and electrical professionals ensure high-quality, flexible, and safe cable solutions for domestic and general electrical applications, enhancing system reliability and user safety.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 50525-2-22:2011 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Electric cables - Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V (U0/U) - Part 2-22: Cables for general applications - High flexibility braided cables with crosslinked elastomeric insulation". This standard covers: EN 50525-2-22 applies to crosslinked EPR insulated and textile braided flexible cables. The cables are of rated voltage U0/U 300/300 V. The cables are intended for the connection of domestic appliances to the fixed supply, where an extra flexible connection is required. The maximum conductor operating temperature for the cables in this standard is 60 °C. NOTE HD 516 contains extensive guidance on the safe use of cables in this standard. This EN 50525-2-22 should be read in conjunction with EN 50525-1, which specifies general requirements.
EN 50525-2-22 applies to crosslinked EPR insulated and textile braided flexible cables. The cables are of rated voltage U0/U 300/300 V. The cables are intended for the connection of domestic appliances to the fixed supply, where an extra flexible connection is required. The maximum conductor operating temperature for the cables in this standard is 60 °C. NOTE HD 516 contains extensive guidance on the safe use of cables in this standard. This EN 50525-2-22 should be read in conjunction with EN 50525-1, which specifies general requirements.
EN 50525-2-22:2011 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.060.20 - Cables. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 50525-2-22:2011 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to HD 22.14 S3:2007, EN 16282-3:2016, EN 16282-3:2016+A1:2021, EN 1648-1:2018, EN 16282-2:2016, EN 1648-2:2018, EN 60335-1:2012/A13:2017. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 50525-2-22:2011 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/95/EC, 2014/35/EU, 2014/53/EU. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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Electric cables - Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750
V (U0/U) - Part 2-22: Cables for general applications - High flexibility braided cables with
crosslinked elastomeric insulation
Kabel und Leitungen - Starkstromleitungen mit Nennspannungen bis 450/750 V (U0/U) -
Teil 2-22: Starkstromleitungen für allgemeine Anwendungen - Hochflexible umflochtene
Leitungen mit vernetzter Elastomer-Isolierung
Câbles électriques - Câbles d’énergie basse tension de tension assignée au plus égale à
450/750 V (U0/U) - Partie 2-22: Câbles pour applications générales - Câbles sous tresse
à flexibilité élevée isolés en matériau élastomère réticulé
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50525-2-22:2011
ICS:
29.060.20 Kabli Cables
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 50525-2-22
NORME EUROPÉENNE
May 2011
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 29.060.20 Supersedes HD 22.14 S3:2007 (partially)
English version
Electric cables -
Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V
(U /U) -
Part 2-22: Cables for general applications -
High flexibility braided cables with crosslinked elastomeric insulation
Câbles électriques - Kabel und Leitungen -
Câbles d’énergie basse tension de tension Starkstromleitungen mit Nennspannungen
assignée au plus égale à 450/750 V bis 450/750 V (U /U) -
(U /U) -
Teil 2-22: Starkstromleitungen für
Partie 2-22: Câbles pour applications allgemeine Anwendungen -
générales - Hochflexible umflochtene Leitungen mit
Câbles sous tresse à flexibilité élevée vernetzter Elastomer-Isolierung
isolés en matériau élastomère réticulé
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Ref. No. EN 50525-2-22:2011 E
Foreword
This European Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee CENELEC TC 20, Electric cables.
The text of the draft was submitted to the formal vote and was approved by CENELEC as
EN 50525-2-22 on 2011-01-17.
This document, which is one of a multipart series, partially supersedes HD 22.14 S3:2007.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the
subject of patent rights. CEN and CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any
or all such patent rights.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2012-01-17
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2014-01-17
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Contents
Page
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Flexible cables - H03RT-H . 4
4.1 Construction . 4
4.2 Requirements . 5
Annex A (normative) Tests for cables to EN 50525-2-22 . 6
Annex B (normative) . 7
General data . 7
Annex C (normative) . 8
Measurement of coverage by textile braid. 8
C.1 Terms and definitions . 8
C.2 Test methods . 8
Bibliography . 10
Figures
Figure C.1 ― Textile braid . 9
Tables
Table A.1 . 6
Table B.1 . 7
1 Scope
EN 50525-2-22 applies to crosslinked EPR insulated and textile braided flexi
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