Multiple Conductor Cables

Multiple Conductor Cables describe cables having two or more insulated conductors contained in a single jacket. They are often used in applications where they will be exposed to harsh environmental conditions, due to their high resistance to pressure, moisture and temperature. Multiple Conductor Cables can provide solutions to applications that require multiple signal or data transmission paths over long lengths.

01307.41T.01 Multiple conductor cables are satellite grade cables designed for extreme, harsh environment applications. The cables are constructed of multiple individually insulated conductors, with an outer jacket to protect them from physical abuse, exposure to humidity, and long exposures to temperature extremes.

Application Field

01307.41T.01 Multiple conductor cables are widely used in aerospace, medical, industrial, robotics, and marine applications where they are exposed to harsh environmental conditions. They can also be used in other applications, such as automotive, telecommunications, broadcasting, and home security applications.

01307.41T.01 multiple conductor cables are perfect for connection applications in which there are many different signals and transmissions paths within a single cable. They can provide reliable performance in severe environments, including salt-water conditions.

Working Principle

Multiple conductor cables consist of an accurate assembly of individually insulated conductors. The insulation of each conductor is made of different materials depending on the application they are used for. In the case of 01307.41T.01 Cables, the insulation of each conductor is made of a common PVC material. The assemblies of the conductors are securely covered with a robust and abrasion resistant skin on the outside. This outer skin of each cable protects the delicate conductor-jacket assembly and also provides the cable with additional protection against physical abuse, humidity and temperature extremes.

Multiple conductor cables are typically manufactured using either an extrusion or a jacketing process. In the extrusion process, a length of wire is continuously fed into a die that cuts and strips it to the appropriate length. The die is then filled with a specially formulated material that bonds and seals the insulation material around each conductor. This process ensures that the sheath around the conductors is consistent in size and uniform in shape.

The jacketing process is used when more than one conductor is used in the cable assembly. This process involves binding each conductor individually with a flexible layer of insulation or skin. The individual insulated conductors are then aligned in an orderly manner, and then covered with a reinforced jacket to provide the required strength and protection.

Once the jacketing process is complete, the cable is then tested for its electrical properties to ensure that the connections are secure and functional. This is typically done by checking for voltage-drop with the cables, measuring insulation resistance and dielectric strength, and ensuring the cable’s shielding is sufficient.

Conclusion

01307.41T.01 Multiple conductor cables are designed for severe, harsh environment applications. They are used in a wide range of applications, such as aerospace, medical, industrial, and marine applications, due to their high resistance to environmental exposure. The cables are constructed of individually insulated conductors, and the outer jacket ensures the protection of the conductors from physical abuse, humidity, and temperature extremes.

The cables typically undergo an extrusion or jacketing process to ensure the conductors are accurately assembled and the insulation is securely bonded to each conductor. Then the cable undergoes rigorous electrical tests to ensure that the connections are reliable and secure.