Harmonized European Hook-up Wire Cable & Cordage

The development and implementation of common standards for the European marketplace facilitates export trade to European countries. An international safety standards agency called CENELEC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization) was formed to develop electrical standards that would be universally acceptable to all CENELEC member nations which are noted in the table below.

The electrical standards are classified as Harmonization Documents. Lapp’s “HAR” cordage and hook-up wire conforms to Harmonization Documents HD-21 and HD-22:

HD-21: Specification for polyvinyl chloride insulated wire and cables.

HD-22: Specification for rubber insulated flexible cords and cables.

In order to identify a harmonized wire or cable, one of the following identification methods are required: (1) Printed letters (HAR) on either the overall jacket or insulation or (2) Printed tape or identification threads.

Recommended applications as defined in the Harmonization Documents are as follows:

• PVC Cord (H05VV-F) - for use in offices, domestic premises, household appliances. Permitted for cooking and heating applications, provided cable does not contact hot parts and is not subjected to radiation.
(NOT SUITABLE FOR OUTDOOR USE)

• Rubber Cord (H05RR-F/H07RN-F) - for use when cable is subjected to mechanical stress in dry and damp areas. May be used as power supply cable for portable motors, appliances, domestic electric and electrical tools, agricultural and utility water equipment. May be installed on plaster or directly on structural parts of heavy machinery.

The CE symbol identifies a product that conforms to a European Directive developed by a coalition of European countries that form the European Union (EU). This compliance is necessary for exporting certain cable types to countries within the European community.