AC Cables

AC mains cables for power supplies have two or three wires and their purpose is to connect to the mains. Power supplies with reinforced insulation are connected with a 2-wire cable, standard versions have a 3-wire cable. The type of plug in the power supply and on the other side of the cable depends on the country of destination and the design of the power supply. The AC mains cable must have a plug that matches the standard of the country and the socket on the power supply. The internal construction of the cable and the cross-sections of the wires must meet the requirements of the safety standards, and the same applies to the thickness of the insulation. The requirements written in the standards are quite strict and as a rule AC cables are quite thick and rigid, especially the 3-wire ones. Hence, it is crucial for the user to choose a manufacturer that uses ductile plastics with added silicones, as these make even thick AC cables soft and safe.