Multiple Conductor Cables

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E3032S.41.02

E3032S.41.02

General Cable

CABLE 2COND 18AWG WHITE 1000'

2169000

E2024S.30.10

E2024S.30.10

General Cable

CABLE 4COND 20AWG GRY SHLD 50'

18

E2034S.41.10

E2034S.41.10

General Cable

CABLE 4COND 18AWG GRY SHLD 50'

1340000

E1512S.25.03

E1512S.25.03

General Cable

CABLE 2COND 16AWG RED 500'

83000

01360.46.01

01360.46.01

General Cable

CABLE 3COND 14AWG BLACK 5000'

0

C2895A.41.10

C2895A.41.10

General Cable

CABLE 2COND 16AWG GRY SHLD 1000'

6000

C0740A.41.10

C0740A.41.10

General Cable

CABLE 2COND 24AWG GRY SHLD 1000'

1020101

7131807

7131807

General Cable

CABLE CAT6 8COND 24AWG BLK 1000'

1

E1512S.30.03

E1512S.30.03

General Cable

CABLE 2COND 16AWG RED 1000'

3145000

E3512S.69.03

E3512S.69.03

General Cable

CABLE 2COND 16AWG RED

5

E3612S.44.03

E3612S.44.03

General Cable

CABLE 2COND 16AWG RED SHLD 2500'

0

7131861.2.5R

7131861.2.5R

General Cable

CABLE CAT6 8COND 23AWG WHT 2500'

0

C1206.38.01

C1206.38.01

General Cable

CABLE 6COND 18AWG BLK SHLD 500'

0

89023.35.01

89023.35.01

General Cable

CABLE 3COND 14AWG BLACK 250'

66

7131801

7131801

General Cable

CABLE CAT6 8COND 24AWG WHT 1000'

2

C1304.41.01

C1304.41.01

General Cable

CBL 3C 20AWG SHIELD RUBBER 50'

101000

C1357.41.90

C1357.41.90

General Cable

CABLE SPEAKER 2COND 18AWG 50'

5

E2202S.30.86

E2202S.30.86

General Cable

CABLE 2COND 18AWG NAT SHLD 1000'

3563000

C0768A.12.10

C0768A.12.10

General Cable

CABLE 25COND 22AWG GRY SHLD 100'

4

C6041A.38.10

C6041A.38.10

General Cable

MULTI-PAIR 12COND 22AWG GRY 500'

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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