Multiple Conductor Cables

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
9943 060100 Belden	CABLE 7 COND 22AWG SHLD 100'	7
1552200121 Woodhead - Molex	CABLE 5X0.5 WSOR BK UNSH G/Y D6.	0
5364C SL002 Alpha Wire	CABLE 4COND 16AWG SHLD 500'	22
45013 BK199	CABLE 3COND 24AWG BLACK FEET	1988
5076C SL005 Alpha Wire	CABLE 6COND 16AWG SLATE 100'	1
2413 0035000 Belden	CAT6+ 4PR U/UTP CMP REEL	0
45103 BK005 Alpha Wire	CABLE 3 COND 22AWG BLACK 100'	12
CF10.UL.05.25 Igus, Inc.	CNTRL CBLE, UL, 5X OD FLEX 1=1FT	5000
1419A 060500 Belden	MULTI-PAIR 4COND 24AWG CHRM 500'	12
1552200284 Woodhead - Molex	CABLE 4X2.5 WSOR BK UNSH G/Y D10	0
M2444 SL002 Alpha Wire	CABLE 24AWG SLATE 500'	0
C4063A.41.10 General Cable	CABLE 4COND 22AWG GRAY 1000'	162178000
CF10-03-05-INI Igus, Inc.	CNTRL CBLE 5X OD FLEX RATD 1=1FT	5000
8771MN 0081000 Belden	CBL 3COND 22AWG SHLD	3
83322E 009100 Belden	CABLE 2 COND 16AWG SHLD 100'	8
C1202.41.01 General Cable	CABLE MIC 2COND 18AWG SHLD 1000'	976000
21458-20-2-0500-0402-1-TS CnC Tech	CABLE 2COND 20AWG RED/WHT 500'	1
2413F 0101000 Belden	CAT6+ 4PR F/UTP CMP REEL	0
CF113.014.D Igus, Inc.	MEASURING SYS CABLE, FLEX, 1=1FT	5000
12/2STRGSP10 Remington Industries	CABLE 3COND 12AWG B/G/R 10'	50

Multiple Conductor Cables

1. Overview

Multiple Conductor Cables (MCC) are composite cable structures containing two or more individually insulated conductors enclosed within a common jacket. These cables enable simultaneous transmission of power, data, and control signals in complex systems. Their modular design optimizes space utilization while maintaining signal integrity, making them essential in industrial automation, telecommunications, and energy distribution systems.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

Type	Functional Characteristics	Application Examples
Control Cables	Low capacitance, high flexibility, 300-1000V rating	PLC systems, factory automation
Power Cables	Large cross-section conductors, thermal-resistant insulation	Machinery power supply, HVAC systems
Data Communication Cables	Twisted pair configurations, 100 impedance	Ethernet networks, fieldbus systems
Signal Cables	Shielded designs, noise suppression	Sensor networks, instrumentation

3. Structure and Composition

Typical construction includes:

Conductors: Annealed copper or aluminum (solid/stranded), 0.14-10mm cross-section
Insulation: PVC, XLPE, or FEP materials with 300% elongation
Shielding: Aluminum-polyester foil (100% coverage) or braided copper (85% coverage)
Jacket: Flame-retardant PVC or LSZH compounds (0.8-3.0mm thickness)

Layered design prevents crosstalk between conductors while maintaining mechanical durability (20N/mm tensile strength).

4. Key Technical Parameters

Parameter	Typical Range	Significance
Conductor Count	2-104 conductors	Determines system integration density
Voltage Rating	300V-2000V	Defines operational safety margin
Temperature Range	-40 C to +125 C	Environmental adaptability
Shielding Effectiveness	60-100dB	EMI protection level
Bending Radius	7.5 OD to 15 OD	Installation flexibility

5. Application Areas

Primary industries utilizing MCC:

Industrial Automation: Robotic arms, CNC machines
Transportation: Rail vehicle control systems
Energy: Wind turbine pitch control systems
Telecommunications: 5G base station interconnects

Case Study: Automotive production lines use 24-conductor control cables to synchronize robotic welding stations with <0.1ms latency.

6. Leading Manufacturers

Manufacturer	Key Products	Specialization
Legrand	Okonite Multi-Conductor	Building automation solutions
Belden	8760 DataTuff	Industrial Ethernet cables
Prysmian Group	Fire resistant Ecos Z	Energy sector applications
Alpha Wire	3279 UltraFlex	High-flex robotics cables

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations:

Current carrying capacity vs. conductor size (I = 3.2 Amm for Cu)
Chemical resistance requirements (oil/grease exposure)
Signal transmission requirements (CAT5e/CAT6 data rate support)
Regulatory compliance (UL/CSA/IEC standards)
Mechanical stress factors (vibration, bending cycles)

Recommend conducting thermal cycling tests (-20 C to +85 C) for critical applications.

8. Industry Trends

Emerging developments include:

Hybrid cables integrating fiber optics and power conductors
Nano-coated conductors for 50% weight reduction
Smart cables with embedded temperature/sensor monitoring
Halogen-free materials meeting IEC 60754-1 standards
Miniaturization trend: 0.08mm micro-conductors in medical cables

Market forecasts indicate 6.2% CAGR through 2030 driven by Industry 4.0 adoption.