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Multiple Conductor Cables

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
73003W 008500

73003W 008500

Belden

CBL 3 COND 20AWG

1
5472C SL001

5472C SL001

Alpha Wire

MULTI-PAIR 4COND 24AWG 1000'

2
1212F 008A1000

1212F 008A1000

Belden

CAT5E+ 4PR F/UTP CMR RIB

0
78016 SL005

78016 SL005

Alpha Wire

CABLE 6COND 26AWG SLATE 100'

32
1585A 010500

1585A 010500

Belden

CAT5E 4PR U/UTP CMP REEL

0
37102210

37102210

SAB North America

CABLE 10COND 22 AWG GRAY 1=1FT

1941
C0910A.41.10

C0910A.41.10

General Cable

MULTI-PAIR 4COND 24AWG GRY 1000'

230000
C2406A.41.10

C2406A.41.10

General Cable

CABLE 3COND 16AWG GRAY 1000'

10000
C9035A.41.10

C9035A.41.10

General Cable

CABLE 15COND 18AWG GRAY 100'

7
CF140US-60-05

CF140US-60-05

Igus, Inc.

CABLE 5COND 10AWG GRY SHLD 1=1FT

5000
E3034S.69.86

E3034S.69.86

General Cable

CABLE 4COND 18AWG NATURAL

4
30-01057

30-01057

Tensility International Corporation

CBL 6CON 26AWG SHLD BLK 153M

6
76706TS 008500

76706TS 008500

Belden

CBL 6PR 22AWG SHLD MACHFLEX

2
861804 SL001

861804 SL001

Alpha Wire

XG FLEX 18 AWG/4 COND UNSHIELDED

0
6018C SL001

6018C SL001

Alpha Wire

MULTI-PAIR 30COND 22AWG 1000'

0
86202CY SL002

86202CY SL002

Alpha Wire

CABLE 2COND 24AWG SHLD 500'

4
CF890.07.03

CF890.07.03

Igus, Inc.

CONTROL CABLE, FLEX RATED, 1=1FT

5000
7131806

7131806

General Cable

CABLE CAT6 8COND 24AWG GRN 1000'

2
77233 SL001

77233 SL001

Alpha Wire

CABLE 4COND 14AWG SHLD 1000'

0
09456000130

09456000130

HARTING

CABLE CAT5 4COND 22AWG GRN 65.6'

0

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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