National power cable (Schuko / Euro plug)
Select the appropriate version for your application below. For national power cables, the most important factors are the mains plug, device side, number of poles, cable length, cross-section, colour and product-specific certification marks. At mag-kabel.de, commercial customers can find suitable power cables for workstations, IT racks, equipment manufacturing, service, retail and bulk orders.
National mains cables: Schuko, Euro plugs and IEC device connectors
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Choosing the right mains cables
The plug type, device side, number of poles, cable length and cross-section are crucial for making the right choice. Also check whether a standard cable, a coloured version, a halogen-free LSZH variant, an angled plug or a cable with an open end is required.
Schuko CEE 7/7 or 2-pin Euro plug.
For example, C7, C13, C15, C19 or C5.
2-pin without earth or 3-pin with earth.
Straight, angled, coloured, LSZH or open-ended.
Plan the length, cross-section, colour and quantity accordingly.
Typical applications
- IT and office: PC, monitor, docking station, printer, workstation and peripherals.
- Rack and equipment room: servers, switches, UPS, PDU and structured cabling.
- Industry and service: equipment supply, spare parts, test stations and maintenance.
- Retail and roll-out: bulk requirements, colour coding, project quantities and PoS designs.
What to look out for
- Does the device plug fit the connection on the device or power supply unit?
- Is a protective earth conductor required, or is a 2-core cable sufficient?
- Are the cable length and cross-section suitable for the application?
- Are LSZH, angled plugs, colour coding or open ends required?
Go directly to frequently searched models
These sub-sections help you make a quick selection based on plug type, device plug, colour and application.
Helpful guides to help you choose
These guides will help you with plug types, appliance sockets, cable cross-sections, cable designations and certification marks.
Frequently asked questions about national power cables
What is the difference between a Euro plug and a safety plug?
A Euro plug is 2-pin and is used for appliances without an earth conductor. A CEE 7/7 safety plug is 3-pin and is used for appliances with an earth conductor. The appliance specification is always the deciding factor.
Which power cable is suitable for a C14 appliance socket?
For a C14 appliance socket, a power cable with an IEC 60320-C13 plug is generally used. Also check the cable length, cross-section, plug type and the specifications on the appliance.
When is C15 required instead of C13?
C15 is used in applications with increased temperature requirements at the appliance plug and is suitable for C16 appliance sockets. C13 and C15 should not be confused.
When are coloured power cables useful?
Coloured power cables help to identify circuits, devices, workstations, customer installations or A/B power paths in the rack. This facilitates service, maintenance and documentation.
When are LSZH power cables the right choice?
Halogen-free LSZH power cables can be useful where project, building or operator specifications require reduced smoke and halogen emissions. The specific project requirements are decisive.