Multiple Conductor Cables

09456000146 Cable is the common name of Multiple Conductor Cables, and it usually refers to cables with multiple copper or aluminum conductors enclosed in a single flexible sheath. Multiple Conductor Cables are widely used in the communications, computer, and instrumentation industries, as well as in the audio and video industry, telecommunications, marine, and industrial markets. These cables are beneficial for high speed data transfer, power transmission, and long distance communication.

Application Field

Multiple Conductor Cables have many applications such as:

• Data transmission applications in the automation and communication industries.
• Industrial instrumentation and control applications such as pressure, temperature, level, and flow control.
• Telephone and television applications.
• Marine cable applications for submarines, oil rigs, and ships.
• Security systems, alarm systems, and fire alarm systems.
• Industrial and laboratory applications.
• Audio and video applications.
• Medical and surgical applications such as controlling medical machines.

Working Principle

Multiple Conductor Cables are designed to transport electricity or digital signals from one point to another. Depending on the application, these cables may contain electrical wires, optical and RF cables, thermocouples or clean power cables. The amount of conductors needed and the type of insulation used depend on the type of application.

The conductor in a multiple conductor cable consists of a single strand wire, a group of wires wound together in a coil, or a combination of both. The conductor’s outer jacket or insulation can be made of a variety of materials, such as rubber, PVC, polyurethane, polyethylene, and Shielded Long Multi-Conductor Cable (SLMC). Depending on the application, the insulation is chosen carefully to reduce the transmission losses, reduce the risk of fire, and protect it from environmental damages.

Multiple conductor cables are used in both rural and urban areas, and they come in a variety of sizes and ratings. Different types of ratings are used for cables depending on the application, such as type KX, type GX, type HX, and type MX. The rating indicates the maximum power, voltage, current, and temperature rating of the cable.