International mains cable and power cable

International power supplies for B2B, export, service and OEM

Select international power cables by country

Select the relevant country or your desired target market below. For international power cables, the most important factors are the plug type, appliance plug, cable design, cross-section, length and product-specific certification. At mag-kabel.de, commercial customers can find suitable power cables for appliances, machinery, IT systems, retail and international projects.

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International Power Supplies • B2B • Export • OEM

Choosing the right international power cables for export, OEM and B2B

An international power cable must be compatible with both the mains supply and plug system of the destination country, as well as with the device’s input and power requirements. To ensure a safe preliminary selection, the destination country, country-specific plug, IEC connector, rated current, cable design, cable length and product-specific approvals should therefore be considered together.

At mag-kabel.de, specialist retailers, industry, system integrators, equipment manufacturers and commercial users can find international DINIC power cables for IT systems, machinery, laboratory equipment, mass-produced goods, servicing and global roll-outs.

Five points to check before ordering

01 · DESTINATION COUNTRY
Country and target market

The mains plug must be compatible with the plug system used in the intended market.

02 · EQUIPMENT
IEC connector

Select C5, C7, C13, C15, C17 or C19 to suit the appliance’s input.

03 · POWER
Electrical specifications

Check the voltage, rated current, protection class and load capacity of the entire connection.

04 · CABLE
Length and cross-section

Determine the appropriate cable type, conductor cross-section, temperature range and cable length.

05 · APPROVAL
Check on a product-by-product basis

The relevant test marks and technical data for the specific product are decisive.

Find the right range faster with the MAG Cable Finder

The Cable Finder narrows down suitable DINIC power cables based on destination country, device input, power requirement, cable length and special requirements.

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The Cable Finder is a selection aid. The technical specifications, markings and approvals of the specific product, as well as the device manufacturer’s specifications, remain binding.

B2B project enquiry • Volume orders • Export

Standard item or project-specific power cable solution?

If the required combination is not available directly in our range, or if you are planning for a recurring requirement, MAG will check for suitable stock items, alternative designs or a bespoke power cable.

Please specify: destination country, mains plug, device input or IEC cable connection, voltage and current, protection class, required approval, cable type or cross-section, cable length, quantity, desired delivery date and, if applicable, an existing item number.

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Further information: Power cable assembly and OEM · Custom-made cables

The mains plug and IEC appliance connector must be compatible

On the mains side, the target market determines the required plug type. On the appliance side, the connection cable must fit the actual appliance socket. The following table serves as a guide:

Connection on the cable Corresponding appliance input Typical classification
IEC C7 IEC C8 Two-pole small appliances without a protective earth conductor
IEC C5 IEC C6 Including suitable laptop power adaptors and compact appliances
IEC C13 IEC C14 PCs, monitors, printers, IT and laboratory equipment
IEC C15 IEC C16 Applications with increased temperature requirements
IEC C17 IEC C18 Two-pole appliance connections without a protective conductor
IEC C19 IEC C20 Servers, PDUs, UPSs and high-power loads

The table is intended as a selection guide. The decisive factors are always the equipment labelling, electrical ratings, temperature requirements, protection class, cable design and the technical specifications of the specific power cable.

International power cables for professional applications

Export, OEM and equipment manufacturing

  • Equipping mass-produced devices for different target markets
  • Procuring country-specific connection cables
  • Compiling power cable sets for machinery and plant
  • Co-ordinating plugs, cables and approvals on a project-by-project basis

IT, Industry, Retail and Services

  • Equipping international workplaces and IT systems
  • Stock up on spare and service cables for equipment
  • Preparing roll-outs across multiple sites
  • Plan for recurring project and production volumes

Always assess approvals and certification marks on a product-by-product basis

The correct type of country-specific plug alone does not guarantee that a power cable is suitable for a particular market or application. Depending on the destination country, different standards, certification marks, cable types, conductor cross-sections and labelling requirements may apply.

For export, OEM and mass-production requirements, the approvals and technical data specified on the relevant product page should therefore be checked against the requirements of the target market and the device manufacturer.

Technical selection guides for procurement, export and equipment manufacturing

Frequently asked questions about international power cables

Which power cable do I need for a specific country?

First, determine the plug system used in the destination country. Then check the device’s input, power requirements, protection class, cable type, cable length and the approvals specified for the specific product.

Is the correct type of country-specific plug sufficient?

No. In addition, the voltage, rated current, protection class, cable, device connection and product-specific test marks must be suitable for the intended use and the target market.

Which IEC connectors are commonly used?

Those frequently used include C7, C5, C13, C15, C17 and C19. The cable connection must be compatible with the existing device input as well as with the electrical and thermal requirements.

What approvals does an international power cable require?

This depends on the target market and the specific product. The technical specifications and test marks on the relevant product page, as well as the device manufacturer’s requirements, are decisive.

Is a travel adapter the same as an international power cable?

No. An international power cable replaces the entire connection cable from the mains to the device. A travel or mains adapter, on the other hand, only changes the mechanical plug connection and is not a voltage converter. The device, adapter and mains supply must be technically compatible.

Can international power cables be made to order?

For OEM, industrial and series production projects, depending on technical and economic feasibility, options such as different lengths, colours, conductor cross-sections, plug configurations, labelling or packaging solutions can be assessed.

MAG GmbH & DINIC: mag-kabel.de is MAG GmbH’s B2B shop for retailers, businesses, system integrators, industry and OEM projects. DINIC is a brand of MAG GmbH for cables, adapters and professional connection technology.