RS PRO Black 16mm² Hook Up Wire, 5 AWG, 126/0.4 mm, 25m, PVC Insulation
- RS Stock No.:
- 516-8016
- Brand:
- RS PRO
Subtotal (1 reel of 25 metres)*
£167.46
(exc. VAT)
£200.95
(inc. VAT)
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- 48 unit(s) ready to ship
- Plus 18 unit(s) ready to ship from another location
- Plus 80 unit(s) shipping from 06 November 2025
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Reel(s) | Per Reel | Per Metre* |
|---|---|---|
| 1 + | £167.46 | £6.698 |
*price indicative
- RS Stock No.:
- 516-8016
- Brand:
- RS PRO
Specifications
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Legislation and Compliance
Product Details
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Select all | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | RS PRO | |
| Cross Sectional Area | 16mm² | |
| Sheath Colour | Black | |
| Cable Shape | Single Core | |
| American Wire Gauge | 5 AWG | |
| Core Strands | 126/0.4 mm | |
| Length | 25m | |
| Insulation Material | PVC | |
| Outer Diameter | 9mm | |
| Voltage Rating | 600 V | |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | -15°C | |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | +70°C | |
| Current Rating | 95 A | |
| Conductor Material | Annealed Copper | |
| Cable Type | Control | |
| Standards Met | BS 6231 | |
| Series | FLEXIBLE BK | |
| Shield Type | Unshielded | |
| Insulation Wall Thickness | 1mm | |
| Outer Sheath Material | PVC | |
| Size of Strands | 0.4mm | |
| Number of Strands | 126 | |
Select all | ||
|---|---|---|
Brand RS PRO | ||
Cross Sectional Area 16mm² | ||
Sheath Colour Black | ||
Cable Shape Single Core | ||
American Wire Gauge 5 AWG | ||
Core Strands 126/0.4 mm | ||
Length 25m | ||
Insulation Material PVC | ||
Outer Diameter 9mm | ||
Voltage Rating 600 V | ||
Minimum Operating Temperature -15°C | ||
Maximum Operating Temperature +70°C | ||
Current Rating 95 A | ||
Conductor Material Annealed Copper | ||
Cable Type Control | ||
Standards Met BS 6231 | ||
Series FLEXIBLE BK | ||
Shield Type Unshielded | ||
Insulation Wall Thickness 1mm | ||
Outer Sheath Material PVC | ||
Size of Strands 0.4mm | ||
Number of Strands 126 | ||
- COO (Country of Origin):
- GB
RS PRO Single Core Control Cable – Type BK
From RS PRO, comes a range of high quality and great value single core control cables. Manufactured with a premium annealed copper conductor and insulated with PVC (polyvinyl chloride). These cables are supplied on a reel and are the ideal solution for switchgear and control gear wiring.
Features and Benefits
• Maximum operating temperature of 70°C
• Voltage rating of 600 V
• 25m length
• Single core cable – Flexible Type BK
• Meets BS6231 standards
• Flame retardant
• Voltage rating of 600 V
• 25m length
• Single core cable – Flexible Type BK
• Meets BS6231 standards
• Flame retardant
Applications
Single core control cable has a variety of application use such as;
• Electrical cabinets
• Industrial electrical installations
• Small electronic devices
• Relay and instrumentation panels
• Control metering
• Motor starters
• Industrial electrical installations
• Small electronic devices
• Relay and instrumentation panels
• Control metering
• Motor starters
Why would you choose RS PRO for single core control cable?
RS PRO is our own brand of high-quality products whilst bringing you great value for money. Our wide range of products have been engineered to meet high industry standards, so you are ensured reliable and robust solutions.
Note
The number of strands used in the construction of the conductors may vary. Current rating is quoted for single wire in free air at Tamb = 35°C. Current rating quoted in parenthesis is for two cables, bunched and enclosed in conduit or tranking at Tamb = 35°C.
Standards
BS 6231; DEF STAN 61 - 12 PART 13
BS6231