Category/Type | Common Model | Conductor Structure | Sheath Material | Material Features | Applicable Standard | Voltage Rating | Typical Applications |
Chinese Standard Light Duty | YH | Multi-stranded bare copper | Natural rubber | Flexible, wear-resistant, oil-resistant, bendable | GB T 5013.6(equal to IEC60245) | 450 750V | Welding machines, tools short-distance |
Chinese Standard Extra Flexible | YHF | Ultra-fine stranded copper | Elastomeric rubber | Extra soft, bendable, cold-resistant, durable | GB T 5013.6(equal to IEC60245) | 450 750V | High-flex mobile welding tasks |
European Single Core | H01N2 D | Fine-stranded bare copper | Neoprene or NBR rubber | EU compliant, flexible, oil and heat resistant | IEC 60245 6 | 100V | Welding cables in European market |
European Multi Core | H01N2 E | Multi-core stranded copper | Neoprene or NBR rubber | Similar to H01N2 D, for portable equipment | IEC 60245 6 | 100V | Portable welding tools |
US Standard | Welding Cable 600V | Multi-stranded bare copper | EPR and CPE | UL CSA standard, heat and flame resistant | UL 1581 CSA | 600V | Welding tools in North America |
Japanese Standard | Welding Cable 100V | Bare or tinned copper | Natural rubber | Anti-oxidation, wear-resistant, soft | JIS C 3406 | 100V | Welding machines in Japan |
Heavy Industrial | YCW Welding Cable | Thick stranded copper | Rubber with outer sheath | Heavy duty, oil and tear resistant | GB T 5013.4 | 0.6 1kV | Construction, mining, welding trailers |
Cold Resistant Type | YHF-CR | Ultra-fine tinned copper | TPE or CR rubber | Flexible in -40C, does not harden in cold weather | GB T 5013.6(equal to IEC60245) | 450 750V | Cold region operations |
Flame Retardant Type | ZR YH or ZR YHF | Multi-stranded copper | Flame retardant rubber | Meets GB T18380 flame retardant test | GB and Enterprise SpecGB T 5013.6(equal to IEC60245) | 450 750V | High fire risk welding applications |