Flexible cable with the black outer sheath stripped back, showing a black and a red insulated core and the fine copper strands inside each

PILONE · 16MM² · CLASS 5 FLEX

16mm Flexible Copper Cable

Class 5 flexible copper cable for main incoming supply runs and heavy three-phase motor or panel feeds. One hundred twenty-six 0.40 mm strands per conductor, PVC insulated and sheathed, made on the Pilone line in Lahore.

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Specifications

Conductor resistance per IEC 60228 class 5. Current capacity and voltage drop per BS 7671, installation reference method C (clipped direct), 30°C ambient, PVC insulation. Derate for conduit, bundling, and higher ambient temperature. Verify sizing with a licensed electrician for your installation.
Property	Value
Conductor	Plain annealed copper, class 5 flexible stranded
Nominal area	16 mm²
Strand construction	126 / 0.40 mm
Max conductor resistance at 20°C	1.21 Ω/km
Current capacity, 2 loaded conductors	85 A
Current capacity, 3 loaded conductors	76 A
Voltage drop	2.8 mV/A/m
Voltage rating	450/750 V
Insulation / sheath	PVC / PVC, 70°C conductor rating
Conductor copper weight	≈ 142.2 kg/km per core
Typical use	Main incoming supply runs, heavy three-phase motor or panel feeds

Current capacity depends on how the cable is installed. Derate for conduit, grouping, and high ambient temperature. Have a licensed electrician confirm the size for your load and run length — or start with the cable size calculator.

Available in 2, 3, and 4 core

2 CORE · 85 A

16mm 2 Core

Line and neutral only. Lighting drops and appliance runs that take their earth separately.

3 CORE · 85 A

16mm 3 Core

Line, neutral, and earth. The usual single-phase choice for socket circuits and appliances.

4 CORE · 76 A

16mm 4 Core

Three phases and neutral. Three loaded conductors bring the rating down to 76 A.

Other flexible sizes

Current capacity with two loaded conductors, BS 7671 reference method C, 30°C ambient. Same class 5 copper construction in every size.

Frequently asked

What is the price of 16mm flexible cable in Pakistan?

The price moves with the daily copper rate, so we quote it the day you order. We sell factory-direct from Lahore, with no dealer margin on top. Message us on WhatsApp for today's price per meter.

What is 16mm flexible cable used for?

Main incoming supply runs and heavy three-phase motor or panel feeds — see our industrial cable sizing guide. It carries 85 A with two loaded conductors on method C, and 76 A with three loaded conductors.

Can I get 16mm flexible cable delivered?

Yes. We dispatch from Lahore — courier for single coils, transport for bulk. Punjab arrives in 1–2 days, the rest of Pakistan in 2–4 days. See delivery details.

Send us the length and your city

We quote 16mm flexible at the day's copper rate and dispatch from the Lahore line. Tell us the core count and how many meters you need.