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Multiple Conductor Cables

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
C0742A.41.10

C0742A.41.10

General Cable

CABLE 4COND 24AWG GRY SHLD 1000'

5245000
E3532S.38.03

E3532S.38.03

General Cable

CABLE 2COND 12AWG RED 500'

0
7133843

7133843

General Cable

CABLE CAT6 8COND 23AWG GRY 1000'

0
C2830A.18.10

C2830A.18.10

General Cable

CABLE 2COND 18AWG GRAY 500'

1371500
E3512S.41.03

E3512S.41.03

General Cable

CABLE 2COND 16AWG RED 1000'

6
C2404A.41.10

C2404A.41.10

General Cable

CABLE 4COND 18AWG GRAY 1000'

10104000
7131840

7131840

General Cable

CABLE CAT6 8COND 23AWG BLU 1000'

0
E1022S.30.10

E1022S.30.10

General Cable

CABLE 2COND 20AWG GRAY 1000'

1517000
C0912A.41.10

C0912A.41.10

General Cable

MULTI-PAIR 8COND 24AWG GRY 1000'

3
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
E3034S.69.86

E3034S.69.86

General Cable

CABLE 4COND 18AWG NATURAL

4
7131806

7131806

General Cable

CABLE CAT6 8COND 24AWG GRN 1000'

2
7131866

7131866

General Cable

CABLE CAT6 8COND 23AWG GRN 1000'

0
02727.35T.01

02727.35T.01

General Cable

CABLE 4COND 10AWG BLACK 250'

0
C0745A.18.10

C0745A.18.10

General Cable

CABLE 10COND 24AWG GRY SHLD 500'

0
C1358.41.90

C1358.41.90

General Cable

CABLE SPEAKER 2COND 16AWG 1000'

2
7133802

7133802

General Cable

CABLE CAT6 8COND 23AWG YEL 1000'

1
E2033S.18.10

E2033S.18.10

General Cable

CABLE 3COND 18AWG GRAY SHLD 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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