Control and Connection Cables

Control and connection cables have two or more cores and are suited for many applications. These cable types are used in many industries, such as in mechanical and plant engineering, drive and automation technology, control cabinet engineering, or in robotics. They are also found in electronic household appliances and tools, as well as in the transportation, infrastructure, and energy sectors.

Control cables transmit signals within a control circuit which controls different components. They are used in both the internal and external wiring of components ranging from machines and facilities to sensors and actuators. Control signals instruct the receiver of the signal to perform a specific action.

Control cables are available with between two and 100 colour or number-coded cores. In most cases, each core has a cross-section ranging from 0.5 to 2.5 mm². Typically, the sheath is made of PVC or PUR.

• Wide range of applications: whether in machines, robots, or control systems, our cables reliably transmit energy and signals to their destinations
• High resilience: depending on the type of cable, they can withstand oils, chemicals, weathering, and movement
• Pre-assembled designs: numerous materials, cross-sections, and core counts are available
• Custom fabrication: we develop cables that are perfectly tailored to the technical requirements of your application
• Compliance with standards for international markets: with UL, CSA, HAR, and Ex approvals, our cables are ready for use around the globe

Connection cables are responsible for transmitting electrical energy in machines, facilities, and appliances. They are used to supply energy to buildings and to distribute energy in power plants and transformer stations. Connection cables are also commonly referred to as energy cables, electricity cables, supply cables, or power cables.

Connection cables typically have between two and five colour-coded cores. In most cases, each core has a cross section of 2.5 mm² or larger. PUR and PVC are also the most common sheath materials for connection cables.

Some of the most common challenges faced by control and connection cables are dynamic movements, tensile loads, bending, and torsion, for instance when used in drag chains or on industrial robots. The cables must therefore be both flexible and resilient to oils, chemicals, weather, and UV radiation. In many applications, screened control and connection cables are required to avoid disruptions related to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

Due to the wide range of applications and requirements, many different variations of control and connection cables are available with different numbers of cores and nominal cross-sections: