It is essential to know which cables and wires are suited to your application. As you know, there are plenty of different types of cables that are used in all sorts of industrial automation applications, however knowing what cable you need for your application can be tricky.

As Industry 4.0 brings more complex systems providing better and reliable production, you need to make sure your connectivity is strong and long-lasting. When selecting the right cable for your application, you need to consider:

 Environment

You will need to know what corrosive, impact, and other threats are present and how the cable needs to perform to mitigate these risks.

 Construction

You will need to consider what conductor material you need such as copper or aluminium. Cable conductors should be selected based on the class of stranding required for your installation. You will also need to consider cable insulation and finish covering to suit your environment.

 Operation

The insulation of the cable needs to be able to withstand the voltage stresses experienced during normal and abnormal operating conditions. Therefore, the selection of the cable insulation should be made on the basis of the applicable phase-to-phase voltage and the general system category which are classified as either 100%, 133%, or 173% insulation levels.

 Cable Size

The selection of cable size should be dependent on current capacity, voltage regulation, and short circuit rating. Voltage regulation and short circuit rating factors can sometimes be overlooked and can result in danger to property or personnel.

 

Lapp Power and Control Cables

Lapp is the leading provider of cables, leads, cable accessories, and systems of the highest level of quality.

Lapp has an impressive range of power and control cables to suit your installation. Depending on what environment and application will determine what type of control cable you will need. Used in machinery, machine tools, system, and appliance engineering, measuring, control, and air conditioning technologies, Lapp has a reliable and robust cable product to suit the needs of your application.

 YY Cable

Lapp’s ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC YY cable range is ideally suited for use as a control, signal, and power cable in a variety of applications.

Its high flexibility makes Lapp YY multicore cable a perfect choice for those looking for easy installation plus the touch external sheathing will resist the effects of many acids, caustic solution, and various oils. The YY cable cores are made from plain electrolytic fine copper wire strands with PVC-based insulation.

There are 3 types of Lapp ÖLFLEX® multicore PVC YY Cable

• ÖLFLEX® Classic 100 colour coded
• ÖLFLEX® Classic 110 number coded
• ÖLFLEX® 140 cable
  
  
  CY Cable

Lapp ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC CY copper braided multicore PVC cable is ideal for those needing additional protection against electrical interference.
 Suitable where a high degree of circuit integrity is required and where interference can prevent accurate signal transmission in low or medium installations.

There are 4 types of Lapp ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC CY Cable

ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 115 CY Cable

• Number coded, Imbedded CY control cable
• A slimmer and lighter alternative for all applications where the ÖLFLEX® Classic CY cable range is utilised
• A flexible alternative, the ÖLFLEX® Classic 115 CY cable can be used in fixed installations or where non-continuous but flexible movement is required.

 ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 100 CY Cable

• Larger conductor cross-section
• ColOur cores and additional inner sheath for the transmission of low or medium voltage signals free from external interference
• It can be utilised where the power engineer needs to use screened cables to prevent interference from electromagnetic fields generated in the network.

 ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 110 CY Cable

• Number-coded cable and additional inner sheath
• Designed for the transmission of low or medium-voltage signals free from external inference.
• It can also be utilised where the power engineer needs to use screened cables to prevent interference from electromagnetic fields generated in the network.

 ÖLFLEX® 140 CY

• A screened harmonised control cable for use indoors in dry, damp, or wet conditions
• Perfect for where free movement is required without tensile stress and without positive guidance systems.
• Suitable as a connection cable for control equipment on machine tools, conveyor belts, handling systems and production lines

SY Cable

ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC SY cable is a steel braided multicore PVC SY cable and is used when you need additional mechanical protection.
Available in number-coded or colour-coded core identification, the LAPP SY cables are made from plain electrolytic fine copper wire strands with PVC-based conductor insulation.

The flexibility of the cable ensures easy installation and offers a high degree of mechanical protection often extending the service life of an installation.

Contact our knowledgeable team on 0345 030 60 80 for more information and bespoke pricing.