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5133448E

5133448E

General Cable

CABLE CAT5E 8COND 24AWG 1000'

0
6131382.3R

6131382.3R

General Cable

CABLE CAT5E 8COND 24AWG 3000'

0
E2202S.30.02

E2202S.30.02

General Cable

CABLE 2COND 18AWG WHT SHLD 1000'

18000
01312.41T.01

01312.41T.01

General Cable

CABLE 2COND 16AWG BLACK 1000'

18000
7131960.3R

7131960.3R

General Cable

CABLE CAT6 8COND 23AWG BLU 3000'

0
7131841

7131841

General Cable

CABLE CAT6 8COND 23AWG WHT 1000'

2
E2033S.30.10

E2033S.30.10

General Cable

CABLE 3COND 18AWG GRY SHLD 1000'

133000
E1004S.30.10

E1004S.30.10

General Cable

CABLE 4COND 22AWG GRAY 1000'

2148000
C3113.30.86

C3113.30.86

General Cable

CABLE 4COND 18AWG NATURAL 1000'

0
C0972A.41.10

C0972A.41.10

General Cable

CABLE 4COND 22AWG GRY SHLD 50'

8
E2012S.30.10

E2012S.30.10

General Cable

CABLE 12COND 22AWG SHLD 1000'

31000
E1522S.38.03

E1522S.38.03

General Cable

CABLE 2COND 14AWG RED 500'

0
C0746A.18.10

C0746A.18.10

General Cable

CABLE 15COND 24AWG GRY SHLD 500'

1000
7133807

7133807

General Cable

CABLE CAT6 8COND 23AWG BLK 1000'

5
7131960.2.5R

7131960.2.5R

General Cable

CABLE CAT6 8COND 23AWG BLU 2500'

0
C0439A.41.10

C0439A.41.10

General Cable

CABLE 2COND 14AWG GRAY 1000'

1
01342.41.01

01342.41.01

General Cable

CABLE 3COND 16AWG BLACK 1000'

0
C1310.41.01

C1310.41.01

General Cable

CABLE 6COND 20AWG BLK SHLD 1000'

0
2133777E

2133777E

General Cable

CABLE CAT5E 8COND 24AWG 1000'

0
C1805.25.02

C1805.25.02

General Cable

CABLE SPEAKER 4COND 16AWG 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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