Electrical Power & Industrial Cables

We offer a vast range of electrical power and industrial cables including specialist cables for use with solar PV, trace heating, and security and alarm systems, working with leading brands such as Prysmian, Lapp and Belden to ensure we have the right cable for any application.

Check out our Ohm’s Law calculator to accurately calculate Ohm’s Law and determine the Voltage, resistance, or current value you require for your installation.

What is electrical power cable?

Electrical power cables are used for the transmission of electrical power and comprise three major components: one or more stranded or solid copper or aluminium conductors, the insulation and the outer sheath which holds everything together. They're available in many different shapes, sizes and materials, varying according to the installation they're required for.

How to choose the right type cable?

There are two main factors that must be considered when selecting a power cable:

  • Current capacity - this is determined by the cross-sectional area of the core on the cable
  • Working environment - this will determine the material of the outer sheath and insulation and consideration must be given to the conditions the cable will be used in.

Electrical power cable sizes

American Wire Gauge (AWG) is a widely recognised measure of the cross-sectional area of a cable and denoted as a simple number for example 20 AWG.

Cross-Sectional Area (CSA) is the surface area of a conductor in mm2.

Both units of measure are can be used to describe the wire thickness and it is useful to remember that as the AWG increases, the wire becomes thinner and the CSA decreases. To determine the diameter or Cross-Sectional Area of your cable, check out our AWG conversion calculator and CSA calculator.

What are the different types of power cable?

  • Mains power cable - ideal for applications such as the wiring of household appliances and tools. They're available with either a PVC, Rubber or CPE outer sheath with between 1 to 5 stranded or solid copper cores.
  • SWA cable - have a galvanised steel wire insulation surrounding the cores and braiding for added protection and strength. They're generally used for underground cabling and are suitable for indoor or outdoor installations. Sheath material is either PVC or LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen).
  • Conduit cable - act as a current transmitter within a structure and are housed inside a conduit enclosure. This cable is installed as a safety measure in hazardous environments where fire, smoke, chemical or gas may damage equipment or machinery.
  • Multicore cable - available with 2 to 20+ cores. The screening or braiding can help to reduce external interference and maintain a high-quality signal.
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22552 Products showing for Electrical Power & Industrial Cables

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AXINDUS CAELIFLEX Control Cable, 3 Cores, 1 mm² 17 AWG, Screened, Black Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath
  • RS Stock No. 282-8134
  • Mfr. Part No. 1030100SHB2
Subtotal (1 reel of 100 metres)
£187.89(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
Alpha Wire 6560 Cable, 9 Cores, 1.5 mm² 16 AWG, Unscreened, 1000 ft, Slate Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath
  • RS Stock No. 104-858
  • Mfr. Part No. 65609 SL001
Subtotal (1 reel of 305 metres)
£3,139.83(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
Alpha Wire 5388 Multicore Cable, 8 Cores, 0.75 mm² 18 AWG, Screened, 100 ft, Grey Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath
  • RS Stock No. 105-327
  • Mfr. Part No. 5388C SL005
Subtotal (1 reel of 30 metres)
£1,223.70(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
Alpha Wire 6560 Cable, 7 Cores, 1.5 mm² 16 AWG, Screened, 500 ft, Grey Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath
  • RS Stock No. 105-517
  • Mfr. Part No. 65607CY SL002
Subtotal (1 reel of 153 metres)
£2,770.40(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
Alpha Wire DEF STAN Control Cable, 1 Cores, 0.35 mm² 22 AWG, Screened, 1000 ft, Grey Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath
  • RS Stock No. 277-5670
  • Mfr. Part No. 3220 SL001
Subtotal (1 reel of 305 metres)
£694.33(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
Alpha Wire Alpha Essentials Communication & Control Control Cable, 6 Cores, 0.34 mm² 22 AWG, Unscreened, 100 ft, Grey
  • RS Stock No. 277-4484
  • Mfr. Part No. 882206 SL005
Subtotal (1 reel of 30 metres)
£87.59(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
Alpha Wire 5070 Multicore Cable, 10 Cores, 0.75 mm² 18 AWG, Unscreened, 500 ft, Grey Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath
  • RS Stock No. 103-403
  • Mfr. Part No. 5070C SL002
Subtotal (1 reel of 153 metres)
£4,209.70(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
Lapp 27560 Control Cable, 2 Cores, 1 mm² CSA 17 AWG, Unscreened, 100 m, White Thermoplastic Elastomer Sheath
  • RS Stock No. 283-2190
  • Mfr. Part No. 27560
Subtotal (1 reel of 100 units)
£367.33(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
Alpha Wire 5514 Cable, 4 Cores, 0.5 mm² 20 AWG, Screened, 500 ft, Grey Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath
  • RS Stock No. 105-070
  • Mfr. Part No. 5514 SL002
Subtotal (1 reel of 153 metres)
£2,147.78(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
Alpha Wire 5056C Multicore Cable, 6 Cores, 0.5 mm² 20 AWG, Unscreened, 500 ft, Grey Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath
  • RS Stock No. 103-418
  • Mfr. Part No. 5056C SL002
Subtotal (1 reel of 153 metres)
£2,678.39(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
Alpha Wire 5419 Multicore Cable, 19 Cores, 0.5 mm² 20 AWG, Unscreened, 1000 ft, Grey Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath
  • RS Stock No. 105-968
  • Mfr. Part No. 5419/19 SL001
Subtotal (1 reel of 305 metres)
£12,804.41(exc. VAT)
In Stock
RS PRO H05VV-F, 100 m 4 Core Power Cable, White Polyvinyl Chloride 70 °C
  • RS Stock No. 775-6163
Subtotal (1 reel of 100 metres)
£371.57(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
Alpha Wire Alpha Essentials Communication & Control Control Cable, 5 Cores, 0.34 mm² 22 AWG, Screened, 1000 ft, Grey
  • RS Stock No. 277-4307
  • Mfr. Part No. 1149C SL001
Subtotal (1 reel of 305 metres)
£10,205.80(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
Alpha Wire 5199 Multicore Cable, 0.34 mm² 22 AWG, Screened, 1000 ft, Grey Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath
  • RS Stock No. 104-510
  • Mfr. Part No. 5199/70C SL001
Subtotal (1 reel of 305 metres)
£23,883.76(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
Alpha Wire 5430 Multicore Cable, 4 Cores, 0.75 mm² 18 AWG, Screened, 1000 ft, Grey Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath
  • RS Stock No. 104-958
  • Mfr. Part No. 5430/4 SL001
Subtotal (1 reel of 305 metres)
£4,956.89(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
Belden SY Control Cable, 12 Cores 0.75 mm², Screened, 100 m, Grey Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath
  • RS Stock No. 176-2377
  • Mfr. Part No. 12GBSY-K100
Subtotal (1 reel of 100 metres)
£511.29(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
ifm electronic Male 1 way Straight to Female 1 way Straight Sensor Actuator Cable, 1.5 m
  • RS Stock No. 185-591
  • Mfr. Part No. EVW096
Subtotal (1 unit)
£25.76(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
Alpha Wire Alpha Essentials Communication & Control Control Cable, 4 Cores, 0.5 mm² 20 AWG, Unscreened, 500 ft, Grey
  • RS Stock No. 277-4629
  • Mfr. Part No. M13404 SL002
Subtotal (1 reel of 152 metres)
£314.38(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
Alpha Wire 8630 Cable, 4 Cores, 0.34 mm² 22 AWG, Screened, 500 ft, Grey Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath
  • RS Stock No. 104-909
  • Mfr. Part No. 86304CY SL002
Subtotal (1 reel of 153 metres)
£1,432.76(exc. VAT)
Temporarily out of stock
Alpha Wire DEF STAN Control Cable, 1 Cores, 0.35 mm² 22 AWG, Screened, 500 ft, Grey Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath
  • RS Stock No. 277-5671
  • Mfr. Part No. 3220 SL002
Subtotal (1 reel of 152 metres)
£431.72(exc. VAT)
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