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M4473 SL002

M4473 SL002

Alpha Wire

MULTI-PAIR 4COND 22AWG SHLD 500'

5
77235 SL005

77235 SL005

Alpha Wire

CABLE 9COND 14AWG SHLD 100'

0
1899/4C SL005

1899/4C SL005

Alpha Wire

CABLE 4COND 16AWG SLATE 100'

64
652407 SL005

652407 SL005

Alpha Wire

24AWG 7C UNSHIELDED 100'

4
1214C SL005

1214C SL005

Alpha Wire

CABLE 4COND 24AWG SHLD 100'

2320
2400C SL001

2400C SL001

Alpha Wire

CABLE 2COND 24AWG SHLD 1000'

4
V16008 BK008

V16008 BK008

Alpha Wire

8AWG 4C VFD CABLE

10
5388C SL001

5388C SL001

Alpha Wire

CABLE 8COND 18AWG SHLD 1000'

13
5110/15C SL002

5110/15C SL002

Alpha Wire

CABLE 15COND 22AWG SHLD 500'

1
86018CY SL002

86018CY SL002

Alpha Wire

CABLE 18COND 28AWG SHLD 500'

0
78328 SL001

78328 SL001

Alpha Wire

CABLE 8COND 24AWG SHLD 1000'

0
78206 SL001

78206 SL001

Alpha Wire

MULTI-PAIR 12COND 28AWG 1000'

0
5477L SL002

5477L SL002

Alpha Wire

MULTI-PAIR 14COND 24AWG 500'

0
1898/4C SL001

1898/4C SL001

Alpha Wire

CABLE 4COND 18AWG SLATE 1000'

24
5100/15C SL005

5100/15C SL005

Alpha Wire

CABLE 15COND 24AWG SHLD 100'

115
5493C SL002

5493C SL002

Alpha Wire

MULTI-PAIR 6COND 24AWG SHLD 500'

0
79246 SL005

79246 SL005

Alpha Wire

CABLE 4COND 22AWG SHLD 100'

2
79062 SL005

79062 SL005

Alpha Wire

CABLE 3COND 28AWG SLATE 100'

511
M2457 SL005

M2457 SL005

Alpha Wire

CABLE 4COND 24AWG SHLD 100'

7
852207 BK005

852207 BK005

Alpha Wire

22AWG 7C UNSHIELDED 100'

3

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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