Quick answer: H07RN-F is a CENELEC harmonized EN 50525-2-21 heavy-duty flexible rubber power and control cable rated 450/750 V (up to 0.6/1 kV in fixed protected installations), constructed with IEC 60228 Class 5 flexible copper conductors, EI4 EPR rubber insulation (60 °C), and an oil- and weather-resistant EM2 polychloroprene (PCP) rubber outer sheath. Closest international counterparts include IEC 60245-4 (60245 IEC 66 / YCW), North American UL 62 / CSA C22.2 No. 49 Type SOOW (600 V), and 90 °C upgraded H07BN4-F.
Applicable standards: EN 50525-2-21 (formerly HD 22.4 / DIN VDE 0282-4 / BS 7919), EN 50363-1/2-1, IEC 60245-4, UL 62, CSA C22.2 No. 49.
What Does the H07RN-F Harmonized Code Mean Under EN 50525-2-21?
Under European standard EN 50525-2-21, the H07RN-F designation specifies a thermoset rubber flexible cable built for mobile site power distribution, construction machinery, stage rigging, agricultural equipment, and heavy workshop tools. It superseded legacy national designations including German VDE 0282-4, British BS 6007 / BS 7919, and French NF C 32-102-4.
Each character in the CENELEC string defines an enforceable electrical or elastomer compound benchmark, followed by core count, green-yellow protective conductor coding (G with green-yellow earth vs. X without green-yellow), and nominal cross-section in mm².
| CENELEC Code | Cable Parameter | Engineering Specification (EN 50525-2-21 / EN 50363) |
|---|---|---|
| H | Harmonization status | Harmonized European construction recognized across all CENELEC member states (CE / HAR compliant). |
| 07 | Nominal voltage | 450/750 V AC for portable and flexing service; permitted up to 600/1000 V AC in fixed, mechanically protected installations (such as crane motors). |
| R | Core insulation | Cross-linked ethylene propylene elastomer (type EI4 per EN 50363-1), rated 60 °C continuous conductor temperature and 200 °C short-circuit. |
| N | Outer sheath | Heavy-duty polychloroprene (PCP / neoprene) or equivalent synthetic elastomer (type EM2 per EN 50363-2-1), oil-, ozone-, UV-, and flame-resistant (IEC 60332-1-2). |
| -F | Conductor flexibility | Fine-stranded flexible bare or tinned copper conductor meeting IEC 60228 Class 5 resistance and strand diameter limits. |
| G / X | Earth core suffix | Example: 5G16 contains four phase/neutral cores plus one green-yellow PE core; 4X16 contains four cores with no green-yellow core. |
Review complete single-core and multi-core (1.5 mm² to 630 mm²) dimensional tables on our H07RN-F 450/750 V heavy-duty flexible rubber cable product page, and verify protective earth sizing in our flexible cable earth conductor sizing guide.
How Does H07RN-F Cross-Reference Across International Standards?
When exporting European OEM machinery to North America, Australia, or IEC-governed industrial projects, engineers must reconcile three structural differences between H07RN-F and regional portable cords: voltage rating (450/750 V vs. 600 V), conductor thermal rating (60 °C vs. 90 °C), and metric mm² versus AWG conductor gauges.
| Standard / Region | Closest Public Designation | Voltage Rating | Conductor & Insulation | Outer Sheath Compound | Key Engineering Differences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN 50525-2-21 (Europe / CENELEC) | H07RN-F | 450/750 V (0.6/1 kV fixed protected) | IEC 60228 Class 5 Cu (1–630 mm²); EI4 EPR (60 °C) | EM2 polychloroprene (PCP) thermoset rubber | Reference harmonized European heavy-duty rubber cable; wide size range up to 630 mm² single-core generator leads. |
| IEC 60245-4 / GB/T 5013.4 (International / Asia) | 60245 IEC 66 (YCW) | 450/750 V | IEC 60228 Class 5 Cu; IE4 EPR rubber (60 °C) | SE4 polychloroprene / synthetic chloroprene rubber | Closest global metric equivalent; near-identical dimensional tolerances, flexing tests, and oil/weather resistance to H07RN-F. |
| UL 62 / CSA C22.2 No. 49 (USA / Canada) | Type SOOW | 600 V | Rope/bunch-stranded ASTM Cu (18–2 AWG); 90 °C EPDM/EPR thermoset | Oil- and water-resistant thermoset CPE / neoprene | True thermoset rubber North American match (unlike thermoplastic TPE Type SEOW); mandatory for OSHA/NEC/CEC field inspections up to 2 AWG. |
| EN 50525-2-21 (Europe High-Temp Upgrade) | H07BN4-F | 450/750 V (0.6/1 kV fixed protected) | IEC 60228 Class 5 Cu; EI7 EPR (90 °C continuous) | EM7 cross-linked elastomer (90 °C rated) | Direct 90 °C thermal upgrade within EN 50525-2-21 delivering higher current-carrying capacity at high ambient temperatures. |
| AS/NZS 5000.1 / AS/NZS 3191 (Australia / New Zealand) | Heavy-Duty Elastomer Flexible Cord (R-EP-90 / PCP) | 450/750 V or 0.6/1 kV | Class 5 flexible Cu; R-EP-90 EPR (90 °C) | Heavy-duty polychloroprene / CPE elastomer | Metric sizing aligns with H07RN-F, though AS/NZS 5000.1 0.6/1 kV power cables carry 90 °C R-EP-90 insulation ratings. |
Browse compatible harmonized and North American portable cords in our flexible rubber cables catalog.
Which Rubber Cable Variant Fits Submersible, 90 °C, or UL Duty?
Although standard H07RN-F handles rain, splash water (AD6), workshop oils, and temporary site abuse, specific operating conditions—such as permanent submersible sewage pumps, 90 °C generator load banks, or UL-inspected US job sites—require purpose-built sister designations.
| Cable Designation | Thermal & Water Class | Voltage Class | Target Industrial Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| H07RN-F | −25 °C flexing / +60 °C conductor; AD6 splash/jet water | 450/750 V (0.6/1 kV fixed) | Mobile generators, construction site distribution boxes, welding sets, stage lighting, and agricultural machinery. |
| H07BN4-F | −40 °C fixed / +90 °C conductor (250 °C short-circuit) | 450/750 V (0.6/1 kV fixed) | High-ampacity single-core load-bank leads, wind-turbine nacelle jumpers, and hot industrial bays; see H07RN-F vs. H07BN4-F. |
| H07RN8-F | AD8 permanent water immersion up to 10 m depth (≤ 40 °C water) | 450/750 V | Submersible dewatering pumps, municipal wastewater mixers, and floating pontoon power feeders. |
| UL 62 Type SOOW | −40 °C to +90 °C; UL oil-resistant insulation & jacket | 600 V | Portable tools, temporary power drops, and industrial machinery exported to the United States and Canada. |
What Must Be Verified Before Approving an H07RN-F Substitute?
Treating every black rubber cord as interchangeable with H07RN-F leads to failed electrical authority inspections, undersized gland seals, or premature water-treeing in submerged pumps. Check the five engineering parameters below before signing off on any cross-reference.
Engineering boundary: AD8 submersion, 60 °C ampacity, and NEC/UL code limits
Standard H07RN-F is rated for heavy splash and temporary puddling, not permanent underwater pump immersion; always specify H07RN8-F (EN 50525-2-21 Annex for AD8 duty) for submerged pumps down to 10 m. Furthermore, un-listed European H07RN-F is routinely red-tagged by US/Canadian electrical inspectors under NFPA 70 (NEC Article 400) unless dual-marked with UL Type SOOW / Type W or installed inside certified OEM machinery boundaries.
- 1. Conductor temperature rating (60 °C vs. 90 °C): Standard EN 50525-2-21 H07RN-F carries a 60 °C continuous conductor limit (though several manufacturers dual-qualify compounds to 85 °C/90 °C). Never apply 90 °C Type SOOW or H07BN4-F current tables to standard 60 °C H07RN-F without derating.
- 2. Large single-core sizes above 2 AWG (35 mm²): UL 62 Type SOOW stops at 2 AWG; when cross-referencing large single-core H07RN-F generator cables (50 mm² to 500 mm²) for North America, switch to UL 44 / ICEA S-75-381 2 kV Type W or Entertainment Type SC stage cable.
- 3. Core color-code conventions: European harmonized multi-core cables use brown/black/grey phases, blue neutral, and green-yellow PE (HD 308 S2), whereas North American Type SOOW uses black/white/red/orange/green colour sequences.
- 4. Reeling and drag-chain limits: H07RN-F has no internal anti-torsion braid and supports only light, low-tension spring reels (≤ 15 N/mm² static, ≤ 10 N/mm² light mobile). For motorized crane drums or energy chains, upgrade to DIN VDE 0250-812 NSSHÖU or NSHTÖU.
- 5. Outer diameter vs. metric/NPT cable glands: UL Type SOOW walls for 14–10 AWG differ in outer diameter from 2.5–6 mm² H07RN-F; always verify PG, metric (M20–M63), or NPT strain-relief sealing ranges before substitution.
Frequently Asked Questions About H07RN-F Cross-References
Maintenance managers, rental-fleet engineers, and OEM exporters most frequently ask how H07RN-F compares with Type SOOW, 60245 IEC 66, H05RR-F, and NSSHÖU. The answers below provide clear decision boundaries.
Is UL Type SOOW a direct equivalent to H07RN-F?
Type SOOW is the closest North American thermoset rubber functional counterpart up to 2 AWG, offering 600 V insulation and 90 °C oil-resistant EPDM/CPE compounds. However, AWG conductor cross-sections, core colours, and UL vs. HAR regulatory markings differ, so verify local authority acceptance and terminal lug sizing first.
Are H07RN-F and 60245 IEC 66 (YCW) interchangeable?
Yes, for metric industrial markets outside jurisdictions requiring strict European HAR marking. Both standards specify 450/750 V nominal voltage, IEC 60228 Class 5 flexible copper, 60 °C EPR core insulation, and heavy-duty polychloroprene (SE4 / EM2) outer sheathing with matching dimensional envelopes.
Can H05RR-F or H05RN-F replace H07RN-F?
No. H05RR-F and H05RN-F are light-duty 300/500 V domestic/workshop appliance cords with thinner insulation and radial sheath walls. They lack the 450/750 V dielectric margin and mechanical cut/impact strength required for construction sites or industrial machinery.
What specifications should be sent to confirm an H07RN-F quote or cross-reference?
Provide the required core count and cross-section (e.g., 4G16 mm² or 1 × 240 mm²), destination country regulatory mark (CE/HAR, IEC, or UL/CSA), operating environment (indoor, outdoor site, submerged pump, or high-temp load bank), drum cut lengths, and delivery port.
Need Certified H07RN-F, H07BN4-F, H07RN8-F, or UL SOOW Supply?
Share your cable schedule, core configuration, required international certification (EN 50525-2-21, IEC 60245-4, or UL 62), and target delivery schedule. TEBAOFLEX engineers will confirm dimensional gland compatibility and return full technical datasheets and factory pricing within 24 hours.
Request Technical Datasheet and QuoteTechnical references & review record: Construction codes, compound classifications, and voltage ratings referenced from EN 50525-2-21 (Electric cables — Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V), EN 50363-1/2-1 (EI4/EI7 and EM2/EM7 elastomers), HD 308 S2, IEC 60228 Class 5, IEC 60245-4 (60245 IEC 66), and UL 62 / CSA C22.2 No. 49. Technical review updated October 2026 by TEBAOFLEX Engineering.
