In our daily lives, the most common cables are YC cables and YZ cables. Many people sometimes confuse them, thinking they are the same type and have the same function. However, there are significant differences between the two. Let's take a closer look at what YC cables and YZ cables are. I believe you'll have a better understanding of them after reading this.
What is YC cable?
Y stands for rubber insulation, and C stands for heavy-duty cable. The inner sheath is also rubber-insulated, and the conductor is copper wire. YC cable, short for heavy-duty general-purpose rubber-sheathed cable, is a type of rubber-sheathed cable. YC cable is suitable for household appliances, power tools, various mobile electrical equipment, or light mobile electrical equipment with an AC rated voltage of up to 450/750V, or for temporary construction on construction sites. It can withstand significant mechanical forces. The permissible long-term operating temperature of the core should not exceed 60°C.
What is YZ cable?
YZ is a medium-duty rubber-sheathed flexible cable used in various mobile electrical appliances and tools, with a voltage rating of 300/500V. YZ rubber-sheathed flexible cable sizes include: 0.75mm, 1mm, 1.5mm, 2.5mm, 4mm, 6mm, and core counts include: 2-core, 3-core, 4-core, 5-core, 3, 1-core, 3, 2-core, 7*1.5mm, 8*1.5mm, and 10*1.5mm. YC is a heavy-duty rubber-sheathed flexible cable used in various mobile electrical equipment, capable of withstanding greater mechanical forces. Its voltage rating is 450/750V. For conductors of equal cross-section, the YC has a thicker sheath than the YZ. YC rubber-sheathed flexible cable sizes include: 10mm, 15mm, 25mm, 35mm, 50mm, 70mm, 95mm, 120mm, 150mm, 185mm, and 240mm, and core counts include: 2-core, 3-core, 4-core, 5-core, 3, 1-core, and 3, 2-core. Through the above introduction to YC and YZ cables, we can see that they use different materials: YC eraser cables use IE4 eraser for the insulation layer and SE3 eraser for the sheath; while YJV cables use high-density polyethylene (XLPE) for the insulation layer and polyethylene (PVC) for the sheath. You can make your own choices based on your specific needs.
