Verdict / decision: Bend-radius handling compliant if reel core ≥ 5 × cable OD static and ≥ 4 × cable OD dynamic per EN 50618:2014, clause 5.4 / Annex B — for H1Z2Z2-K 1×6 mm² at the assumed OD ≈ 7.1 mm this gives reel core ≥ 28.4 mm dynamic / ≥ 35.5 mm static (indicative; confirm against the OEM datasheet before procurement). Equipment model: H1Z2Z2-K 1×6 mm² PV cable (named OEM: Ningbo Pntech New Energy Co., Ltd.; part designation PV1-F-1×6 mm² per EN 50618:2014). Location / corridor: CN → sea container export (POL: Shanghai / Ningbo-Zhoushan typical; POD: variable). Horizon: single shipment, ~14 working days end-to-end minimum (indicative). Evidence date: 2026-09-22. Limitation: no specific TÜV / UL certificate number is asserted on this page; bend-radius multipliers, OD, and certificate ID must be confirmed against the OEM datasheet before procurement.
| Decision row | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment model | H1Z2Z2-K 1×6 mm² — PV1-F family (Ningbo Pntech New Energy Co., Ltd.) per EN 50618:2014 | Double-insulated, halogen-free, electron-beam cross-linked; manufacturer part designation PV1-F-1×6 |
| OEM datasheet (controlling) | Ningbo Pntech H1Z2Z2-K / PV1-F 1×6 mm² datasheet, current revision | Datasheet controls over standard-level guidance; revision to be confirmed at RFQ |
| Controlling standard | EN 50618:2014 (CENELEC) — clause 5.4 / Annex B | Standard-level reference; specific clause text on IEC Webstore publication page |
| Reel core (model assumption) | ≥ 5 × OD static / ≥ 4 × OD dynamic (typical EN 50618 values) | Indicative at OD ≈ 7.1 mm: ≥ 28.4 mm dynamic / ≥ 35.5 mm static |
| Corridor | CN → sea (POL: Shanghai / Ningbo-Zhoushan typical; POD: variable) | FIATA multimodal framework + CTU Code (IMO/ILO/UNECE) |
| Horizon | ~14 working days end-to-end minimum (indicative) | Confirmed by booking confirmation at RFQ |
| Evidence date | 2026-09-22 | Re-check WCO / PRC customs / CENELEC editions at shipment date |
| Limitation | No specific TÜV / UL certificate number asserted; HS subheading, export duty, import duty are PENDING | Confirm against named issuer / authority before customs declaration |
| Step # | Action | Owner | Input Document | Output Document | Done-when |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Receive OEM datasheet for H1Z2Z2-K 1×6 mm² (PV1-F family) from Ningbo Pntech New Energy Co., Ltd. and confirm part number, OD, and stated minimum bend radius (static & dynamic) per EN 50618:2014, clause 5.4 / Annex B. | QA Officer (factory) | Ningbo Pntech H1Z2Z2-K / PV1-F 1×6 mm² datasheet (current revision) | Bend-Radius Data Sheet (signed copy in QA folder) | QA folder contains a current datasheet matching the cable part number on the order. |
| 2 | Confirm reel core diameter ≥ cable OD × EN 50618:2014 multiplier (typically ≥ 5 × OD static / ≥ 4 × OD dynamic). At OD ≈ 7.1 mm → core ≥ 28.4 mm dynamic / ≥ 35.5 mm static (indicative — confirm on OEM datasheet). | QA Officer (factory) | Bend-Radius Data Sheet, Drum Inspection Form template | Completed Drum Inspection Form per reel | Each reel has a Drum Inspection Form showing core diameter and pass/fail verdict. |
| 3 | Stage reels on flat, debris-free warehouse floor; chock both flanges. Underlying timber pallet / dunnage must be ISPM 15 marked (heat-treated / fumigated). | Warehouse Lead | Drum Inspection Form; ISPM 15 compliance of pallet | Warehouse Staging Log entry | Reels chocked, axis horizontal, ISPM 15-marked dunnage confirmed, staging-area photo on file. |
| 4 | Unwind cable using a rotating shaft or cable stand; never pull sideways off the reel flange. | Production / Packing Operator | Warehouse Staging Log, Unwinding Checklist | Unwinding Checklist with operator signature | Cable is paid off without jacket scuffing and without exceeding dynamic bend radius. |
| 5 | Install cable rollers at every directional change > 30°. | Production / Packing Operator | Unwinding Checklist, Roller Layout Diagram | Annotated Roller Layout Diagram | Every change in direction passes over a free-spinning roller of compatible diameter. |
| 6 | Hoist reels using the central axle; never sling the cable jacket. | Warehouse Lead | Lifting Plan | Lifting Plan signed off before each lift | Reel is lifted by axle or lifting eye; jacket shows no sling marks. |
| 7 | Load reels onto truck bed or into container; block and brace. Per FIATA multimodal handling framework and the CTU Code (IMO/ILO/UNECE Code of Practice for packing of cargo transport units). | Loading Supervisor | Lifting Plan, Container Loading Plan (FIATA / CTU Code compliant) | Container Loading Plan signed by supervisor | Reels are blocked, braced, and cannot rotate when the truck or container is tilted. |
| 8 | Apply lashings over reel flanges with edge protection; never over cable wraps. | Loading Supervisor | Container Loading Plan, Lashing Diagram | Lashing Diagram with strap count | Each strap crosses only reel flange wood, with cardboard or timber edge board in place. |
| 9 | Inspect reels at port receiving / CY before stuffing. | Freight Forwarder | B/L, Packing List, Bend-Radius Plan | Port Receiving Condition Report with photos | Condition report filed; any damage flagged to insurer and shipper within 24 hours. |
| 10 | Log container humidity and stowage position on board. | Freight Forwarder / Carrier | Shipping Line Stowage Guide, Desiccant Log | Stowage & Humidity Log | Container humidity log attached to file; stow position recorded against B/L. |
| 11 | Discharge and post-discharge inspection at destination port. | Destination Agent | Port Receiving Condition Report | Discharge Condition Report | Reels released only if jacket and lashings pass the discharge inspection. |
| 12 | File Bend-Radius Maintenance Log, photos, and lessons learned. | QA Officer (factory) | All prior outputs from Steps 1–11 | Bend-Radius Maintenance Log (closed shipment) | Closed shipment record is archived and reviewed at the next quarterly QA meeting. |
Each shipment under this corridor should carry the following files with literal filenames:
cable-bend-radius-certificate-h1z2z2k-1x6.pdf — Ningbo Pntech datasheet for H1Z2Z2-K / PV1-F 1×6 mm² per EN 50618:2014, clause 5.4 / Annex B.drum-inspection-form-reel-01.pdf through drum-inspection-form-reel-XX.pdf — one per reel.warehouse-staging-log.xlsx — staging entry per shift.unwinding-checklist.pdf — operator signed.roller-layout-diagram.pdf — annotated.lifting-plan.pdf — signed by Warehouse Lead.container-loading-plan.pdf — signed by Loading Supervisor (FIATA / CTU Code compliant).lashing-diagram.pdf — strap count and edge-board location.port-receiving-condition-report.pdf — with timestamped photos.stowage-humidity-log.xlsx — container humidity & desiccant count.discharge-condition-report.pdf — destination port.bend-radius-maintenance-log-shipment-XXXX.pdf — closed shipment file.| Phase | Activity | Indicative duration | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-production | Receive EN 50618 datasheet & Drum Inspection Form prep | 2–3 working days | QA Officer (factory) |
| Production → packing | Unwinding, rolling, lifting, loading | 1–3 working days | Production / Packing Operator |
| Inland trucking | Factory to CY / port | 1–5 days (indicative) | Inland carrier |
| Port receiving | CY in, inspection, stuffing | 1–3 days (indicative) | Freight Forwarder |
| Ocean transit | POL → POD (sea) | 15–35 days (varies by destination) | Ocean carrier |
| Discharge & delivery | Discharge, inspection, inland to consignee | 2–7 days (indicative) | Destination Agent |
| Close-out | File maintenance log | 1 working day | QA Officer (factory) |
| Total | End-to-end (indicative) | ~14 working days minimum, often longer | — |
The table below lists cost categories rather than prices. Values are indicative and marked PENDING until the user has sourced them from the named supplier, freight rate sheet, or regulator.
| Cost slot | Reference / lookup | Value |
|---|---|---|
| OEM datasheet / certificate retrieval fee | Cable manufacturer — sales admin | indicative — PENDING |
| Drum Inspection Form labour | Internal cost (factory QA) | indicative — PENDING |
| Warehouse staging (handling per reel) | Warehouse rate card | indicative — PENDING |
| Cable roller rental / purchase | Handling-equipment supplier | indicative — PENDING |
| Lifting equipment hire | Local crane / hoist vendor | indicative — PENDING |
| Lashing & bracing materials | Lashing supplier rate sheet | indicative — PENDING |
| ISPM 15-marked timber pallet / dunnage | IPPC ISPM 15 pallet supplier | indicative — PENDING |
| Inland trucking factory → port | Chinese inland carrier quote | indicative — PENDING |
| CY receiving, stuffing, THC | Port authority tariff page | indicative — PENDING |
| Ocean freight POL → POD | Shipping line rate sheet / B/L (per FIATA multimodal framework) | indicative — PENDING |
| Discharge & destination handling | Destination agent fee schedule | indicative — PENDING |
| Marine cargo insurance | Underwriter quotation | indicative — PENDING |
| Item | Reference (lookup tool) | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Suggested HS subheading for PV cable (H1Z2Z2-K family, insulated) | USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule search (US import); EU TARIC consultation (EU import); UK Global Tariff lookup (UK import) | PENDING |
| China export tariff rate (most-favoured-nation) | General Administration of Customs of China (GACC), English portal | PENDING |
| Import duty — destination market (variable) | Japan Customs; Australian Border Force current tariff; SARS customs and excise tariff; Ghana Revenue Authority; Uganda Revenue Authority | PENDING |
| VAT / GST — destination market | Destination tax authority (see above) | PENDING |
| Preference / FTA eligibility | RCEP / bilateral FTA text — check via destination customs authority | PENDING |
| Anti-dumping or safeguard measure in force? | USTR Section 301 China four-year review; US International Trade Administration; destination MOFCOM / customs notice | PENDING |
Disclaimer: HS classification, export duty, import duty, VAT, and FTA preference must be confirmed against the latest edition of the respective lookup tool, GACC, and the destination customs authority at the time of each shipment. tradvolt.com does not provide customs brokerage or legal advice.
The minimum bend radius depends on the cable part number and is stated by the manufacturer on the OEM datasheet. For H1Z2Z2-K 1×6 mm² (PV1-F family, Ningbo Pntech New Energy Co., Ltd.) per EN 50618:2014, clause 5.4 / Annex B, the typical values are ≥ 5 × cable OD for fixed (static) installation and ≥ 4 × cable OD for dynamic handling — the exact multiplier and the exact OD must be confirmed against the OEM datasheet (see Step 1). This page does not assert any specific TÜV Rheinland / TÜV SÜD / UL certificate number for H1Z2Z2-K; the certificate framework is referenced only at the family / standard level (EN 50618:2014).
Excessive bending can damage the insulation or jacket, cause water trees in XLPE, and lead to latent failure once the cable is energised in a PV array. During sea transit the reel is also subject to vibration, stacking loads, and humidity, which is why bend-radius handling is logged at every transition point. Reels for sea export are subject to the FIATA multimodal handling framework and, where carried in containers, the CTU Code (IMO/ILO/UNECE Code of Practice for packing of cargo transport units).
No. This guide is a process checklist for the CN → sea corridor. The OEM datasheet for H1Z2Z2-K 1×6 mm² (PV1-F family) per EN 50618:2014 remains the controlling document and must be on file before any handling begins.
No. Forklift tines should only contact the reel flanges or a pallet under the reel — never the cable wraps. Lifting by the jacket will compress the insulation and is a common cause of cable damage. The pallet / dunnage in contact with the reel must also be ISPM 15 marked for the export corridor.
Use the RFQ button at the top of this page to send a structured enquiry. The actual ocean freight rate is a function of POL, POD, container type, and the carrier's current rate sheet and is therefore indicative until quoted. Multimodal handling references include FIATA and the CTU Code.
| # | Claim / statement | Source (specific URL or named issuer) | File / section in this guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | The CN → sea export corridor moves goods from Chinese factories via Chinese container yards to overseas destinations by sea; multimodal stowage references are FIATA and the CTU Code (IMO/ILO/UNECE Code of Practice for packing of cargo transport units). | FIATA (freight forwarding docs); CTU Code (IMO/ILO/UNECE) — referenced by name | §1 Steps 3, 7, 9–10; §3 Timeline |
| C2 | Manufacturer-stated minimum bend radius values are part-number specific and must be confirmed against the OEM datasheet. For H1Z2Z2-K 1×6 mm² (PV1-F family, Ningbo Pntech New Energy Co., Ltd.) per EN 50618:2014, typical multipliers are ≥ 5 × OD (static) and ≥ 4 × OD (dynamic) — verify on the OEM datasheet. | EN 50618:2014 (CENELEC) — clause 5.4 / Annex B; standard indexed at IEC Webstore catalogue (CENELEC standards indexed alongside); national adoptor: DIN (Beuth Verlag) — German national adoptor for EN 50618 (DIN EN 50618) | §1 Step 1, Step 2; §6.1; §6.3 |
| C3 | EN 50618 is the European standard for PV cables with cross-linked insulation and halogen-free sheath (H1Z2Z2-K family); the parallel IEC standard for PV cable with similar scope is IEC 62930 (referenced by designation only). | EN 50618:2014 (CENELEC) — standard reference; IEC 62930:2017 — IEC Webstore catalogue (full designation IEC 62930:2017 cited by name) | §1 Step 1; §6.1; §6.3 |
| C4 | Reels should be staged on flat, debris-free surfaces with both flanges chocked; underlying timber pallet / dunnage must be ISPM 15 marked for export. | IPPC ISPM standards list (incl. ISPM 15 wood packaging) — international standard for wood packaging material marking (heat treatment / fumigation) | §1 Step 3; §4 Cost slots (ISPM 15 pallet) |
| C5 | Cable should always be paid off via rotating shaft, cable stand, or pay-off trailer — never pulled sideways off the reel flange. | EN 50618:2014, clause 5.4 / Annex B — manufacturer-handling guidance; OEM datasheet controls; standard reference at IEC Webstore catalogue | §1 Step 4; §6.4 |
| C6 | Forklift tines or slings should never contact the cable jacket directly; reel must be lifted by central axle or designated lifting eye. | EN 50618:2014, clause 5.4 / Annex B — manufacturer-handling guidance; referenced at standard level via IEC Webstore catalogue | §1 Step 6; §6.4 |
| C7 | Rollers are recommended at every directional change greater than 30°. | EN 50618:2014, clause 5.4 / Annex B — manufacturer-handling guidance; referenced at standard level via IEC Webstore catalogue | §1 Step 5 |
| C8 | Lashings should be applied over reel flanges with edge protection, never over cable wraps. | CTU Code (IMO/ILO/UNECE Code of Practice for packing of cargo transport units) — referenced by name; FIATA multimodal framework at FIATA | §1 Step 8 |
| C9 | Multimodal stowage and CTU handling references apply to the CN → sea leg. | CTU Code (IMO/ILO/UNECE) — referenced by name; FIATA | §1 Step 7, Step 10; §6.2 |
| C10 | Container humidity and stowage position should be logged at the port. | CTU Code (IMO/ILO/UNECE) — referenced by name; shipping line stowage guide (carrier-specific, not asserted) | §1 Step 9, Step 10 |
| C11 | HS classification, export duty, import duty, VAT, and FTA preference must be confirmed at the time of each shipment against the named authority / lookup tool. | USITC HTS; EU TARIC; UK Global Tariff; GACC English portal; Japan Customs; Australian Border Force current tariff; SARS customs and excise tariff; Ghana Revenue Authority; Uganda Revenue Authority; US ITA | §5 HS & Duty block |
| C12 | Trade-remedy (anti-dumping / safeguard) status must be checked against the relevant authority at the time of each shipment. | USTR Section 301 China four-year review; US International Trade Administration; destination MOFCOM / customs notice | §5 HS & Duty block |
| C13 | All cost figures, timelines beyond 1 working day, and HS / duty rates in this guide are indicative and marked PENDING. | Status flag convention in this guide (internal convention) | §3 Timeline; §4 Cost slots; §5 HS & Duty |
| C14 | Named OEM manufacturer for H1Z2Z2-K 1×6 mm² referenced on this page is Ningbo Pntech New Energy Co., Ltd. (legal entity); part designation PV1-F-1×6 mm² per EN 50618:2014; datasheet revision to be confirmed at RFQ. | Ningbo Pntech New Energy Co., Ltd. — company-level identity (named manufacturer); OEM datasheet controls; full datasheet URL to be supplied by manufacturer at RFQ — do not cite guessed PDF | §1 Step 1; §6.1; §6.3 |