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Multiple Conductor Cables

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
C0743A.46.10

C0743A.46.10

General Cable

CABLE 6COND 24AWG GRY SHLD 5000'

0
7133801

7133801

General Cable

CABLE CAT6 8COND 23AWG WHT 1000'

0
5133204E

5133204E

General Cable

CABLE CAT5E 8COND 24AWG 1000'

0
02727.85.01

02727.85.01

General Cable

CABLE 4COND 10AWG BLACK 250'

3566500
C4126A.30.10

C4126A.30.10

General Cable

CABLE 3COND 18AWG GRAY 1000'

0
C2830A.41.10

C2830A.41.10

General Cable

CABLE 2COND 18AWG GRAY 1000'

1258000
01344.99.01

01344.99.01

General Cable

CABLE 4COND 18AWG BLACK 1=1FT

0
02726.35T.01

02726.35T.01

General Cable

CABLE 4COND 12AWG BLACK 250'

0
C1356.18.90

C1356.18.90

General Cable

CABLE SPEAKER 2COND 24AWG 500'

0
C0973A.41.10

C0973A.41.10

General Cable

CABLE 5COND 22AWG GRY SHLD 1000'

22000
E2104S.41.02

E2104S.41.02

General Cable

CABLE 4COND 22AWG WHT SHLD 1000'

1000
C2463A.41.10

C2463A.41.10

General Cable

CABLE 4COND 24AWG GRAY 1000'

219000
E3602S.18.03

E3602S.18.03

General Cable

CABLE 2COND 18AWG RED SHLD 500'

310000
E1522S.69.03

E1522S.69.03

General Cable

CABLE 2COND 14AWG RED

53000
C6353A.18.10

C6353A.18.10

General Cable

CABLE 4COND 20AWG GRAY 500'

0
C1648A.41.10

C1648A.41.10

General Cable

CABLE 8COND 20AWG GRY SHLD 1000'

14
C1358.18.90

C1358.18.90

General Cable

CABLE SPEAKER 2COND 16AWG 500'

53000
7133860.3R

7133860.3R

General Cable

CABLE CAT6 8COND 23AWG BLU 3000'

0
2133779E

2133779E

General Cable

CABLE CAT5E 8COND 24AWG 1000'

0
89073.35.05

89073.35.05

General Cable

CABLE 3COND 14AWG YELLOW 250'

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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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