
Qifan Cable is a professional manufacturer specializing in control cables. We supply a comprehensive series of control cables, equipped with independent professional testing laboratories, and provide full-process technical support and standard compliance consultation services for global customers.
Qifan Cable supplies the full portfolio of flexible control cables manufactured in accordance with global standards:
| Cable Model / Series | Standard / Reference | Key Structural Features |
| 1. GERMAN / EUROPEAN VDE STANDARDS (VDE 0250 Series) | ||
| YY (YSLY / HSLH) | VDE 0250 | Unscreened, PVC or LSZH jacket |
| CY (YSLCY / HSLCH) | VDE 0250 | Multicore screened with PETP foil & copper braid |
| SY (YSLYSY / HSLHSH) | VDE 0250 | Galvanised steel wire braid (GSWB) inner/outer jacket |
| LiYCY | VDE 0245/0812 | Overall tinned copper braid screen, PVC jacket |
| LiYY | VDE 0245/0812 | Unscreened, flexible PVC jacket |
| LiHH | VDE 0245/0812 | Unscreened, LSZH insulation & jacket |
| LiHCH | VDE 0245/0812 | Tinned copper braid screen, LSZH jacket |
| 2. BRITISH & GENERAL EUROPEAN STANDARDS (BS / EN Standards) | ||
| XLPE / SWA / PVC | BS 5467 | Steel Wire Armoured (SWA), PVC jacket |
| XLPE / SWA / LSZH | BS 6724 | Steel Wire Armoured (SWA), LSZH jacket |
| LSF / LSZH | BS 7629-1 / BS 8434 | Low Smoke & Fume (LSF) or LSZH materials |
| 3. NORTH AMERICAN STANDARDS (UL / CSA Standards) | ||
| TC / TC-ER | UL 1277 | Tray Cable / Exposed Run, PVC/Nylon insulation, PVC jacket |
| UL AWM 2464 / 2919 | UL 758 (AWM) | Multi-conductor, foil/braid shielded |
| MTW | UL 1063 / CSA TEW | Machine Tool Wire, highly flexible stranded PVC |
| SOOW / SJOOW | UL 62 / CSA C22.2 No.49 | Service/Portable cord, synthetic elastomer jacket |
| 4. ASIA-PACIFIC REGIONAL STANDARDS (JIS & AS/NZS Standards) | ||
| VCT / VCTF | JIS C 3306 | Flexible vinyl cabtyre cables |
| CVV / CVVS | JIS C 3401 | CVV (unshielded), CVVS (tape/braid shielded) |
| PVC / PVC Control | AS/NZS 5000.2 | Multicore PVC insulated and sheathed, 450/750V |
As a premier supplier of control cables, we possess extensive professional expertise to offer tailored guidance on cable selection. Our full-time technical engineers are at your disposal to analyze your working conditions and design wiring solutions that fully satisfy your unique project requirements.
Beyond our standard control cable range, we also offer a full lineup of specialty cables engineered for unique industrial working conditions. Our offerings include VFD control cables tailored for mining machinery, plus dedicated crane control cables. Connect with our team to go through all details of your equipment and installation conditions.
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Control cables are professional multi-core wiring engineered for control, signaling and measurement circuits in industrial automation and power systems. Different from signal cables that merely transmit data, they deliver both control signals and auxiliary power to remotely manage machinery and industrial equipment.
Our standard control cables adopt two mainstream insulation materials: cost-effective PVC for indoor control panels, PLC cabinets and switchgear, and high-performance XLPE with outstanding heat and aging resistance for harsh working environments. They are widely applied in instrumentation, automated production lines and power distribution stations.
Besides general models, we supply specialty variants for demanding scenarios, such as VFD control cables for mining machinery and dedicated cables for cranes. Featuring stable signal transmission and long service lifespans, our products ensure reliable operation of all remote control systems.
As a leading control cable supplier with rich industry experience, our technical team provides customized selection consultation. You can share your working conditions and installation requirements, and we will offer tailored wiring solutions to satisfy all your project needs.
Control cables mainly transmit data signals and low-voltage commands to remotely regulate and operate external equipment and machinery.
Signal cables and control cables serve separate industrial wiring purposes, with clear differences in transmission targets and load capacity.
Signal cables are designed primarily to transfer weak low-voltage data and detection signals. They connect sensors and precision instrumentation, focusing on accurate, interference-free information delivery with minimal current flow. Their structure prioritizes shielding to avoid signal distortion in complex factory environments.
By contrast, control cables carry both electrical operating commands and auxiliary power to actuate machinery. They handle larger currents for PLC systems, switchgears and control panels, supporting remote startup, shutdown and adjustment of industrial equipment. Made in multi-core forms with PVC or XLPE insulation, they also include specialized versions for mining VFD devices and cranes.
In short, signal cables transmit information, while control cables power and operate machines. We supply both full product lines. Our professional technical team can analyze your installation environment and equipment demands, recommending the most suitable cable type to match your industrial project requirements.
Selecting a suitable control cable relies on four key factors matching your actual industrial demands.
First, confirm your transmission needs: clarify whether the cable only transmits weak control signals or bears auxiliary operating power, and define the working voltage and current load. Second, pick proper insulation. PVC insulated cables are cost-effective for indoor use in control panels and PLC cabinets, while XLPE insulation delivers better heat resistance and anti-aging performance for high-temperature or humid sites.
Third, evaluate your working environment. Standard multi-core cables fit general automation workshops, whereas harsh scenarios like mining and crane operation require dedicated specialty cables such as VFD control cables. Lastly, determine the required core quantity based on your wiring layout and installation space.
If you feel confused about parameter matching, our experienced technical team offers free professional consultation. Simply share your equipment type, operating conditions and installation specifications, and we will customize the most reliable and cost-efficient control cable solution for your project.
A shielded control cable is a special type of multi-core control cable fitted with an extra conductive shielding layer between core insulation and the outer sheath, usually made of copper foil or tinned copper braid. It retains all basic functions of standard control cables to transmit low-voltage control commands for PLCs, switchgears and industrial machinery.
Its core advantage lies in anti-electromagnetic interference performance. Factories full of VFD drives, large motors and high-power equipment generate strong electromagnetic noise, which easily distorts control signals and triggers equipment malfunctions. The metal shielding layer blocks external electromagnetic interference and stops internal signal leakage simultaneously, ensuring stable, error-free signal transmission.
We supply shielded control cables with PVC or XLPE insulation options. They are ideal for complex industrial sites including mining equipment, crane systems and automated production lines with dense electrical equipment. Our technical team can assess your on-site interference levels and installation conditions. Share your project details with us, and we will match you with the most suitable shielded control cable for reliable long-term operation.
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