Control Cables

Control Cables for Machinery and Industrial Automation

Reliable control cables carry electrical signals between control panels, machinery and industrial automation equipment.

LAPP supplies a wide range of ÖLFLEX® control cables for fixed and flexible installations. Options include screened and unscreened cables, colour-coded and number-coded cores, multicore constructions, UV-resistant cables and products for demanding operating conditions.

Available in various conductor sizes, core configurations and cable constructions, our control cables support machine builders, panel builders, OEMs and industrial manufacturers across Australia and New Zealand.

Browse the control cable range below or speak with our technical team for help selecting the right cable for your application.

What is a Control Cable?

A control cable carries electrical signals between control devices, control panels and machinery components. Typical connections include switches, relays, contactors, sensors, motors and automated equipment.

Control cables commonly contain several insulated conductors within one outer sheath, making them suitable for applications requiring multiple control circuits.

Depending on the installation, a control cable may also need screening for EMC protection, increased flexibility, oil resistance, UV resistance, low-temperature performance or international approvals.

Types of Control Cables

LAPP offers control cables for a wide range of industrial applications, including flexible multicore control cables, screened and unscreened cables, UV-resistant options, LSZH cables and control cables for machinery and automation systems.

 

Control Cable Applications

 

LAPP control cables are suitable for a wide range of industrial applications including:

 

Machinery and machine building

Industrial automation systems

Control panels and electrical cabinets

Manufacturing and processing equipment

HVAC and building control systems

Pumps, motors and industrial equipment

Food and beverage manufacturing

Materials handling equipment

Outdoor machinery and equipment

 

Screened or Unscreened Control Cable?

 

An unscreened control cable is suitable for many general machinery and control-panel applications where electromagnetic interference is low.

 

A screened control cable includes an additional conductive screen that helps protect signals from electromagnetic interference. Screened cables are often used near motors, drives, power cables and other equipment that may generate electrical interference.

 

Correct termination of the cable screen and a suitable EMC cable gland will help maintain screening performance throughout the installation.

Choosing the Right Control Cable

 

Selecting the right control cable depends on the electrical and mechanical requirements of the application.

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Number of cores

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Conductor cross-section

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Voltage rating

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Fixed or flexible installation

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Screened or unscreened construction

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Oil and chemical resistance

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Indoor or outdoor installation

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UV resistance

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Temperature range

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Required international approvals

 

Standard flexible control cables are suitable for fixed and occasional flexing applications. Machinery involving continuous movement may require a highly flexible drag chain cable made for repeated bending cycles.

Flexible Grey Control Cable

Flexible control cable options for standard and screened applications

ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 110

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ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 110 CY

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Flexible Black Control Cable

ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 110 BK

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ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 115 CY BK

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ÖLFLEX® ROBUST 210

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ÖLFLEX® ROBUST 215 C

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