0361TQ HOFR Orange Welding Cable

What is 0361TQ BS 638 Orange Welding Cable?

The 0361TQ BS 638 Orange Welding Cable is a specialized, extra-flexible single-conductor industrial welding cable manufactured in accordance with BS 638 Part 4 and EN 60228. It is designed to deliver high-amperage electrical current from welding generator sets and transformer rectifiers directly to electrodes, earth clamps, and automated welding heads.

Engineered to withstand demanding handling across shop floors and outdoor construction yards, the cable features high-visibility safety orange coloring combined with an oil-resistant, flame-retardant (HOFR) rubber outer jacket bonded over an EPR dielectric core. Its finely stranded tinned copper construction ensures high fatigue resistance under repeated bending, while the HOFR elastomer compound protects the assembly against hot slag, spatters, and industrial grease in compliance with IEC/EN 60332-1-2 flame propagation standards.

0361TQ BS 638 Orange Welding Cable Construction

• Conductor: High-conductivity tinned annealed copper; Class 6 extra-flexible stranding for sizes 16mm² to 95mm², and Class 5 flexible stranding for sizes 120mm² and above per EN 60228 (also available with aluminium conductors on request).
• Separator: Synthetic Polyester Tape (PET) applied helically over the conductor to preserve flexibility and facilitate clean stripping.
• Insulation: Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) delivering thermal endurance and dielectric strength.
• Outer Sheath: Heavy-duty HOFR (Heat and Oil Resistant and Flame Retardant) elastomeric rubber compound.
• Sheath Colour: High-Visibility Safety Orange.

Applications

0361TQ BS 638 orange welding cables are engineered for high-current power transmission across severe mechanical and thermal working conditions:

• Manual & Automatic Arc Welding: High-current leads for manual metal arc (MMA), MIG, TIG, and automated submerged arc welding systems.
• Automotive & Conveyor Assembly Lines: Flexible secondary jumper cables on spot-welding robots and multi-point automated production lines.
• Shipbuilding & Marine Fabrication: Heavy-duty, oil-resistant portable ground and electrode leads in dry docks and shipyards.
• Auxiliary Power Circuits: Temporary power feeds up to 450V when suitably protected against mechanical damage.

Specifications & Dimensions

Huadong Cable Group manufactures 0361TQ BS 638 orange welding cables across nominal cross-sectional areas from 16mm² up to 185mm² (with electrical performance specifications supporting sizes up to 240mm²). Operating at a rated welding voltage of 100V across a flexing temperature range of -20°C to +85°C, the series features total covering radial thicknesses ranging from 2.0mm to 3.0mm, nominal overall outer diameters from 9.7mm (16mm²) up to 24.7mm (185mm²), and nominal unit weights spanning 215 kg/km to 1,875 kg/km. Maximum conductor DC resistance values at 20°C strictly conform to EN 60228 (1.24 Ω/km for 16mm² down to 0.108 Ω/km for 185mm²). The cable accommodates single-cycle 5-minute operation current ratings up to 665A at 100% duty cycle and up to 1,120A at 35% duty cycle for 185mm² conductors (reaching 780A at 100% and 1,250A at 35% for 240mm²), while maintaining a compact flexing minimum bending radius of 6 times the overall diameter in strict accordance with BS 638 Part 4 guidelines.

Standards

Design & Conductor Standards: BS 638 Part 4, EN 60228
Flame Retardancy: IEC/EN 60332-1-2 (Vertical flame propagation on a single cable)
Thermal & Voltage Ratings: Welding Voltage: 100V (450V for non-welding protected use); Flexed Operating Temperature: -20°C to +85°C; Minimum Bending Radius: 6 × OD (Flexed)
Covering Material Performance: HOFR (Heat and Oil Resistant, Flame Retardant elastomeric compound)
Regulatory Directives: Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, RoHS Directive 2015/65/EU, REACH Regulation EC 1907/2006, CE Marked

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the benefit of the tinned copper conductor used in the orange 0361TQ cable?
A: Tinned copper provides enhanced corrosion and oxidation resistance, protecting fine strands against degradation in humid, marine, or chemically aggressive environments and extending cable flex life.

Q: What is the significance of the HOFR rating on 0361TQ welding cables?
A: HOFR stands for Heat and Oil Resistant and Flame Retardant; this compound ensures the outer rubber jacket does not soften or degrade when exposed to hot welding spatter, lubricating oils, or industrial fuels.

Q: How does the duty cycle affect the current carrying capacity of this cable?
A: Current carrying capacity increases as the duty cycle decreases within a 5-minute operational cycle; for example, a 70mm² cable carries 355A at a continuous 100% duty cycle, but safely handles up to 600A at a 35% duty cycle.

Q: What commercial payment terms does Huadong Cable accept for international orders?
A: We accept standard international commercial payment terms, primarily Telegraphic Transfer (T/T, 30% advance deposit and 70% against shipping documents) and 100% Irrevocable Letter of Credit (L/C) at sight.

0361TQ HOFR Orange Welding Cable – Why Choose Huadong Cable?

Huadong Cable Group manufactures 0361TQ BS 638 orange welding cables in accordance with BS 638 Part 4 and EN 60228 standards. Utilizing high-purity electrolytic tinned copper, our multi-wire bunchers assemble Class 6 extra-flexible conductors (wires up to 0.21mm diameter) and Class 5 flexible conductors with balanced lay ratios to prevent torsion and core binding during manual and automated welding operations. Helical application of PET separator tape ensures clean stripping and smooth movement between the core and the EPR insulation.

With more than 20 years of precision cable manufacturing experience, Huadong Cable Group operates testing facilities certified to ISO 9001, CE, RoHS, and REACH protocols. Direct factory supply eliminates intermediary commercial markups, allowing us to offer competitive pricing, 100% routine Mill Test Certificates (MTC) tested in accredited testing facilities, project-specific cut lengths wound on ISPM 15 heat-treated export wooden reels, and dependable logistics for shipyards, steel fabricators, and equipment manufacturers worldwide.