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Flat Flex, Ribbon Jumper Cables

Flat Flex and Ribbon Jumper Cables are oftentimes interchangeable in certain terms but they are quite different from each other in terms of their application fields and working principles.

Flat Flex cables are specially designed for the special purpose of making cable assemblies flexible and durable. Flat flex cables are constructed out of a number of different layers of flexible strands called wires. The layers of flexible strands are usually contact welded together through a process called flat welding which prevents any possible friction and damage to the wires. The wires are then connected to the terminals at either end of the flat flex cables. Flat flex cables are often used in a variety of applications such as, armoring, control systems, medical equipment, robotics, power distribution, and specialty cabling.

Ribbon Jumper Cables on the other hand are designed for applications that require lengths of continuous connectivity. Unlike Flat Flex Cables, which are constructed from a number of different layers of flexible strands, Ribbon Jumper Cables are constructed from a single layer of conductive material. Ribbon Jumper Cables have two sets of terminals that are connected in the longitudal direction of the cable thereby providing a continuous, current path. Ribbon Jumper Cables are used in applications such as wiring harnesses, power distribution, robotics, industrial machinery, HVAC systems, and circuit testing.

Both Flat Flex and Ribbon Jumper Cables share the same purpose of providing a connection between two or more pieces of equipment. However, each type of cable has a unique application field and working principle. While Flat Flex cables are constructed from multiple strands of flexible wires and are usually used for applications such as armoring, control systems, and power distribution, Ribbon Jumper Cables are constructed from a single layer of conductive material and are generally used for applications such as wiring harnesses and circuit testing.

In conclusion, Flat Flex and Ribbon Jumper Cables are two very useful products that come with a variety of distinct advantages and disadvantages. While they both share the same basic purpose of connecting two or more pieces of equipment, the application fields and working principles of each type of cable are different, and thus, they are required to be used in different applications. Ultimately, it is up to the user to decide which type of cable is right for their specific application based on the advantages and disadvantages of each one.