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Control Cables & Automation Cables

Control Cables & Automation Cables (Flexible)

Allied Wire's selection of high-quality Control Cables includes a variety of control cables and automation cables. There are a variety of industries that utilize control cable including robotics, manufacturing, construction, power and distribution, and more. They are common in both commercial and industrial markets.

Types of Control Cable

Keep in mind that flexible and continuous flex cables are not the same. Flexible control cables may bend during installation but should remain stationary in their final applications. On the other hand, continuous flex cable can move constantly. These cables may also be referred to as chain-suitable cable or high-flex cable. Flex cables have much longer service lives than other types of cable. While typical cables might sustain half a million cycles, these control cables can withstand 1-3 million cycles.

  • Bus Cable
  • Continuous Flex Control Cables
  • Flexible Control Cables
  • Flexible Servo Motor Cable
  • Flexible Specialty Cables
  • Torsion Cable

There are two main categories of control cables:

Control Cables Stranded in Layers

These control cables are easier to make and less expensive than those stranded in bundles. They are designed by laying multiple layers of stranding on top of each other. Because of this construction, the outer layers are pulled and the inner layers are compacted when the cable bends. Eventually, this causes distortion and warping within the flexible cable.

Control Cables Stranded in Bundles

Bundled cables are generally a little more expensive than those stranded in layers, but in the bundled cables, the layers are braided around a tension-proof core. This allows layers to “switch places" throughout the bending, so no one layer is always compressed or always stretched. This gives the control cables a longer lifespan.

Different control cables are designed to meet the needs of different applications. If an application requires twisting, choose torsion cable. For fast data transmission in bus systems, choose bus cable. Or consider flexible specialty cables for other challenging flexible cable applications. Dealing with an automated application that requires constant movement and bending? Flexible Servo Motor Cable may be right for your project. If you need something really special, take advantage of our custom cable services.

To find out more about Flexible Control Cables, please visit our Flexible Cable FAQ page.

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