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7133843

7133843

General Cable

CABLE CAT6 8COND 23AWG GRY 1000'

0
30-00799

30-00799

Tensility International Corporation

CBL 2CON 300V 22AWG BLK 153M

25
78018 SL001

78018 SL001

Alpha Wire

CABLE 8COND 26AWG SLATE 1000'

3
16314631

16314631

SAB North America

CABLE CAT6A 8COND 26AWG GR 1=1FT

227
CF890.15.04

CF890.15.04

Igus, Inc.

CONTROL CABLE, FLEX RATED, 1=1FT

5000
700702

700702

CABLE 4COND 14AWG BLACK FT

775
9161 0601000

9161 0601000

Belden

CBL 8PR 18AWG

10000
602003

602003

CABLE LFLEX 190 20/3C FEET

1580
M2487 SL001

M2487 SL001

Alpha Wire

MULTI-PAIR 4COND 28AWG 1000'

0
77218 SL001

77218 SL001

Alpha Wire

CABLE 9COND 18AWG SHLD 1000'

0
6582241

6582241

SAB North America

MULTI-PAIR 4COND 22/24AWG 1=1FT

1200
79055 SL005

79055 SL005

Alpha Wire

CABLE 10COND 24AWG SLATE 100'

1
470045YY GE432

470045YY GE432

Alpha Wire

4C .5MM UNSHIELDED 300 METER

1
30-01446

30-01446

Tensility International Corporation

CBL 4COND 30AWG SHLD 153M MPPE

0
C2830A.18.10

C2830A.18.10

General Cable

CABLE 2COND 18AWG GRAY 500'

1371500
79205 SL005

79205 SL005

Alpha Wire

CABLE 7COND 20AWG SHLD 100'

0
65103 SL002

65103 SL002

Alpha Wire

CABLE 3COND 10AWG SLATE 500'

0
CF35.UL.500.03.O.PE

CF35.UL.500.03.O.PE

Igus, Inc.

VFD, SHIELDED, 1000V FLEX 1=1FT

5000
E3512S.41.03

E3512S.41.03

General Cable

CABLE 2COND 16AWG RED 1000'

6
30-00099

30-00099

Tensility International Corporation

CBL 4CON 28AWG SHLD WHT 153M

21

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

TypeFunctional CharacteristicsApplication Examples
Control CablesLow capacitance, high flexibility, 300-1000V ratingPLC systems, factory automation
Power CablesLarge cross-section conductors, thermal-resistant insulationMachinery power supply, HVAC systems
Data Communication CablesTwisted pair configurations, 100 impedanceEthernet networks, fieldbus systems
Signal CablesShielded designs, noise suppressionSensor 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

ParameterTypical RangeSignificance
Conductor Count2-104 conductorsDetermines system integration density
Voltage Rating300V-2000VDefines operational safety margin
Temperature Range-40 C to +125 CEnvironmental adaptability
Shielding Effectiveness60-100dBEMI protection level
Bending Radius7.5 OD to 15 ODInstallation 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

ManufacturerKey ProductsSpecialization
LegrandOkonite Multi-ConductorBuilding automation solutions
Belden8760 DataTuffIndustrial Ethernet cables
Prysmian GroupFire resistant Ecos ZEnergy sector applications
Alpha Wire3279 UltraFlexHigh-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.

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