IFlexCable’s industrial control cable is designed for reliable signal transmission and power distribution in PLC systems, factory automation, robotics, and instrumentation applications. Shielded construction provides superior EMI protection in electrically noisy industrial environments.

What Is an Industrial Control Cable?

An industrial control cable is a multi-conductor cable used to connect industrial control systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), servo drives, sensors, and instrumentation equipment. These cables must maintain signal integrity in electrically noisy factory environments while surviving oil, vibration, and temperature extremes.

IFlexCable’s control cable range covers 2 to 48 cores with Class 5 flexible copper conductors, PVC or XLPE insulation options, and overall copper braid shielding for EMI protection in automation and industrial robot signal cable applications.

Applications

• PLC and DCS system wiring — Siemens, ABB, Schneider, Mitsubishi automation systems
• Industrial robot signal cable — Control and feedback signals for articulated and SCARA robots
• VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) connections — Motor drive power and control
• Sensor and instrumentation wiring — Temperature, pressure, and level sensors
• Batch process control — Food, pharmaceutical, and chemical processing
• Conveyor belt systems — Accumulation and sorting control

Construction

How to Choose the Right Industrial Control Cable

Selecting the correct automation control cable depends on your specific application requirements:

• Number of cores — Match to the number of signals + power conductors required. Common configs: 4C, 8C, 12C, 24C
• Shielding — Always specify shielded cable for VFD connections and any signals near power cables
• Insulation type — Choose XLPE insulation for high-temperature environments (near motors, furnaces)
• Jacket material — PUR jacket for oil and abrasion resistance; PVC for standard indoor applications

Why Choose IFlexCable?

• Wide core range — 2 to 48 cores in standard catalog; custom constructions available
• EMI-shielded design — Superior signal integrity for encoder, bus, and analog signal transmission
• Global certifications — CE, VDE, and UL certifications for international project requirements
• Factory direct — Competitive pricing for projects of any size, from prototype to mass production

Related Resources

• Industrial Cable Applications: From Automation to Robotics
• How to Select the Right Cable: A Complete Buyer Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between industrial control cable and power cable?

Industrial control cables (also called automation control cables) transmit low-voltage control signals and data between PLCs, sensors, and drives—they are not designed to carry high-current power. Power cables carry mains voltage or motor drive power and have thicker insulation and larger conductors. Using the wrong cable type for either application creates safety and performance risks.

Do industrial control cables need shielding?

Shielding is strongly recommended when the cable runs near power cables, VFD drives, or other sources of electromagnetic interference (EMI). Shielded control cables protect signal integrity for encoder feedback, analog sensors, and fieldbus communication in industrial robot signal cable applications.

Can IFlexCable make custom industrial control cable configurations?

Yes. We support OEM/ODM customization including specific core counts, conductor sizes, shielding types, and jacket materials. Our engineering team can design a cable to your exact specification for specialized automation and robotics applications.