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7133869

7133869

General Cable

CABLE CAT6 8COND 23AWG 1000'

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00.00JO.09016

00.00JO.09016

General Cable

10/16 SOOW 600V-BLK-1200 RL

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6131379

6131379

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CABLE CAT5E 8COND 24AWG 1000'

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89023.XX.01

89023.XX.01

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14/3 SJEOOW 105C BLACK SHORTS

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01380.XX.01

01380.XX.01

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12/3 SJOOW-BLK-SHORT LENGTHS

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7132855

7132855

General Cable

C6A GS10MTP CMP PU 1K'SP SM OD

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E2034S.46.10

E2034S.46.10

General Cable

4C/18 7/26BC OAS CMR/CL3R

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81642.XX.01

81642.XX.01

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4AWG(259B)-2 TYPE W 2KV BLK

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05583.41.02

05583.41.02

General Cable

18/3 THERM 105C-WHT-1000' REEL

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6133348

6133348

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CABLE CAT5E 8COND 24AWG 1000'

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89203.99.01

89203.99.01

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2/3 SEOOW 600V-BLK-LL-NON UL

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5133696E-17F

5133696E-17F

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GS5000 17FREE CMR BK 1M'PP

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89093.46.05

89093.46.05

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10/3 SEOOW 105C YELLOW 5000'RL

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86984.35.05

86984.35.05

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CABLE 4COND 12AWG YELLOW 250'

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7133933

7133933

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C6P GS6500P CMR GY 1M' SPC

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2131555

2131555

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MULTI-PAIR 8COND 24AWG BEI 1000'

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09406.35.01

09406.35.01

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CABLE 6COND 14AWG BLACK 250'

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7131869.2.5R

7131869.2.5R

General Cable

CABLE CAT6 8COND 23AWG 2500'

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C6103A.41.10

C6103A.41.10

General Cable

MULTI-PAIR 6COND 18AWG GRY 1000'

4
7131976

7131976

General Cable

C6P GS6500P CMP GN 1K' SP

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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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