H05VV5-F and H05VV-F are HAR-standardized flexible PVC control and power cables rated at 300/500V, but they differ fundamentally in sheath formulation and oil resistance. H05VV-F features a standard flexible PVC outer sheath suitable for general light-to-medium mechanical stress in dry indoor environments (e.g., household appliances, office equipment). In contrast, H05VV5-F incorporates a specialized oil-resistant PVC compound sheath engineered specifically for industrial environments exposing the cable to mineral oils, coolants, and chemical lubricants (such as machine tool construction and automated assembly lines). Both share fine-stranded class 5 copper conductors.
Technical Parameter Comparison Matrix
| Technical Parameter | H05VV-F (Standard Flexible) | H05VV5-F (Oil-Resistant Flexible) |
| Harmonized Code Standard | EN 50525-2-11 [1] / DIN VDE 0281-5 | EN 50525-2-51 [2] / DIN VDE 0281-13 |
| Rated Voltage () | 300/500 V | 300/500 V |
| Conductor Type | Class 5 Flexible Bare Annealed Copper (IEC 60228 [3]) | Class 5 Flexible Bare Annealed Copper (IEC 60228 [3]) |
| Insulation Material | PVC Type TI 2 | PVC Type TI 2 |
| Outer Sheath Material | Standard Flexible PVC (Type TM 2) | Special Oil-Resistant PVC (Type TM 5) |
| Oil Resistance Rating | Non-resistant (degrades under mineral oil) | Oil Resistant to EN 50363-4-1 / VDE 0472-803 test method A |
| Operating Temperature (Flexing) | -5°C to +70°C | -5°C to +70°C |
| Operating Temperature (Fixed) | -40°C to +70°C | -40°C to +70°C |
| Flame Retardancy | IEC 60332-1-2 | IEC 60332-1-2 |
Structural Construction Breakdown
- Conductors: Both variants utilize IEC 60228 [3] Class 5 fine bare copper strands to maintain a small bending radius and high mechanical flexibility during repetitive movement.
- Core Insulation: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) insulation compound TI 2 rated for a continuous conductor operating temperature of 70°C.
- Core Identification: Colors conform to HD 308 S2 (with or without green/yellow protective conductor). H05VV5-F often utilizes black cores with white sequential numbering plus a green/yellow earth core.
- Outer Jacket Differentiation:
- H05VV-F: Outer sheath compound TM 2 designed for general flexibility, UV exposure resistance (if specified), and light mechanical protection.
- H05VV5-F: Outer sheath compound TM 5 specifically formulated with plasticizers that resist swelling, cracking, and hardening when submerged in or splashed with industrial lubricants, cutting fluids, and oils.
Application Scenarios and Installation Environments
H05VV-F Industrial and Commercial Applications
- Connection of light household appliances (washing machines, refrigerators, spin dryers).
- Portable commercial tools operating in environments free from chemical or oil contact.
- Fixed installation in furniture, partition walls, and decorative coverings where moderate mechanical stress is expected.
H05VV5-F Heavy Machine and Automation Applications
- Wiring of CNC machine tools, automated processing machinery, and conveyor lines.
- Control circuits exposed to cutting oils, lubricants, coolants, and chemical solvents.
- Connection lines in steel mills, automotive manufacturing units, and chemical processing facilities requiring flexing control cables.
CJDL CABLE Engineering Insight
For dry indoor equipment wiring, H05VV-F remains the practical standard; for machine-tool and automation lines exposed to cutting oils and coolants, H05VV5-F with its oil-resistant TM 5 sheath is the safer specification. Both types are manufactured by CJDL CABLE to EN 50525-2-11 / EN 50525-2-51, with Class 5 conductors per IEC 60228 and flame retardancy per IEC 60332-1-2. When selecting, verify the actual oil exposure conditions before deciding.
References
[1] Deutsches Institut für Normung. DIN EN 50525-2-11: Electric cables – Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V (U0/U) – Part 2-11: Cables for general applications – Flexible cables with thermoplastic PVC insulation [EB/OL]. 2012-01-01.
[2] Deutsches Institut für Normung. DIN EN 50525-2-51: Electric cables – Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V (U0/U) – Part 2-51: Cables for general applications – Oil resistant control cables with thermoplastic PVC insulation [EB/OL]. 2012-01-01.
[3] Wikipedia. IEC 60228 – Conductors of insulated cables [EB/OL]. 2023-12-11.