Cable Knowledge for Procurement, Engineering and Retail

Cable Glossary

The main advice section of mag-kabel.de: clear explanations, practical selection guides and direct links to relevant product ranges.

Topics at a glance: Power cables & electricity · USB-C & data · Networking & fibre optics · Video & monitors · B2B services
Quick start: All topics from A to Z
Kabel-Lexikon von mag-kabel.de mit Kabeln, Steckern und Adapterwissen
MAG Guide: Cable Knowledge from A to Z For confident selection, fewer queries and faster procurement.
Technology explained in simple terms: connectors, cable cross-sections, standards and applications clearly categorised.
Go straight to the right solution: guide pages and shop sections are logically linked.
For business customers: selection guides for purchasing, technical support, retail, project requirements and bulk procurement.

Power & mains cables

For business customers, the key factors to consider with power cables are the target market, country-specific plugs, device compatibility, cross-section, cable type, certification marks and operating environment.

Glossary: Power Plugs at a Glance – Country-specific plugs, plug types and international standards explained clearly. IEC 60320 Equipment Plugs C7 to C21 Equipment-side connectors such as C7, C13, C15, C19 and other IEC connectors. Selection guide: C13, C15 or C19? Which appliance-side connector is suitable for IT, office, server, PDU or hot environments. Cross-section: 0.75 / 1.0 / 1.5 mm² When which conductor cross-section is appropriate and why length and load are important. Understanding US AWG instead of mm²: Guidance on US power cables, AWG specifications and international projects. Cable type: Understanding cable designations: H05VV-F, H07RN-F, Z1Z1, number of conductors, sheath material and typical meanings. LSZH: Halogen-free power cables – Less smoke, less corrosive fire gases and applications for LSZH cables. Practical question: Power cable or adapter? When a suitable country-specific power cable makes more sense than an adapter set. Switzerland: Swiss power cables, Type J, Swiss plugs and special considerations for commercial deliveries to Switzerland. Data centres: OCP AC power cables – specialised power cables for Open Rack V3, data centres and modern IT infrastructure.
View power range: National power cables, international power cables, IEC-Lock & plug-on sleeves

Test marks, certifications & evidence

These pages help customers to better understand visible test marks, documents and certificates – particularly in relation to commercial approvals, tenders, quality assurance processes and supplier evaluations.

ENEC / VDEENEC certification for EuropeExplains ENEC, the VDE context and how it differs from CE for power cables. ComplianceForms & declarationsCentral information page for RoHS, REACH, WEEE, PFAS, ISO, BSCI and other certifications. SustainabilitySustainability & Environmental ProtectionMeasures, packaging, operations and sustainability at MAG, clearly summarised.

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