Multiple Conductor Cables

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
E3522S.41.02

E3522S.41.02

General Cable

CABLE 2COND 14AWG WHITE 1000'

24000

01311.41.01

01311.41.01

General Cable

CABLE 3COND 18AWG BLACK 1000'

0

E1522S.46.03

E1522S.46.03

General Cable

CABLE 2COND 14AWG RED 5000'

0

5131365E.2.5R

5131365E.2.5R

General Cable

CABLE CAT5E 8COND 24AWG 2500'

0

7133846

7133846

General Cable

CABLE CAT6 8COND 23AWG GRN 1000'

0

C2538A.41.10

C2538A.41.10

General Cable

CABLE 2COND 14AWG GRY SHLD 1000'

52000

C0562A.41.10

C0562A.41.10

General Cable

MULTI-PAIR 8COND 18AWG GRY 1000'

25950

C2404A.38.10

C2404A.38.10

General Cable

CABLE 4COND GRAY 500'

6

E3032S.41.86

E3032S.41.86

General Cable

CABLE 2COND 18AWG NATURAL 50'

1081000

C2535A.41.10

C2535A.41.10

General Cable

CABLE 3COND 18AWG GRY SHLD 1000'

489000

E3034S.52.86

E3034S.52.86

General Cable

CABLE 4COND 18AWG NATURAL 3000'

0

C1362.21.01

C1362.21.01

General Cable

CABLE SPEAKER 2COND 22AWG 1000'

1740000

5133250E

5133250E

General Cable

CABLE CAT5E 8COND 24AWG 1000'

0

C0786A.38.10

C0786A.38.10

General Cable

CABLE 15COND 20AWG GRY SHLD 500'

0

C0563A.41.10

C0563A.41.10

General Cable

MULTI-PAIR 12COND 18AWG 50'

0

C3122.41.86

C3122.41.86

General Cable

CABLE 8COND 18AWG NATURAL 1000'

134000

C4197A.30.10

C4197A.30.10

General Cable

CABLE 2COND 18AWG GRY SHLD 1000'

3994

C6047A.41.10

C6047A.41.10

General Cable

MULTI-PAIR 6COND 18AWG GRY 50'

849000

01360.44.01

01360.44.01

General Cable

CABLE 3COND 14AWG BLACK 2500'

0

C0748A.41.10

C0748A.41.10

General Cable

CABLE 25COND 24AWG SHLD 1000'

611000

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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