Low Voltage Control Cable

Low Voltage Control Cable

Low voltage control cable for industrial machinery, control panels and automation systems. 2–37 cores, PVC/LSZH jacket, shielded & unshielded types. Factory direct bulk supply.
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Jiaxing Doublewin Cable Co., Ltd. is one of the most reliable manufacturers and suppliers of low voltage control cable in China. If you're going to wholesale bulk low voltage control cable made in China, welcome to get pricelist and free sample from our factory. All customized cables are with high quality and competitive price.

 

Low Voltage Control Cable – Reliable Signal Wiring for Automation & Control Panels
 

Low voltage control cable consists of grouped insulated conductors engineered for 300/500V & 450/750V low voltage control and status signalling across industrial automation, panel wiring, PLC I/O, building management and instrumentation systems. Constructed with flexible stranded copper cores, all conductors are cabled together and protected by a single outer sheath to streamline wiring, reduce conduit space and cut installation labour. EMI protection can be added via aluminium foil or tinned copper braid screening fitted with drain wire, ideal for locations where motor drives and heavy machinery create electrical noise. Offered in 2 up to 50 core configurations, with cross-section range from 0.5–6 mm², PVC and LSZH outer sheath choices, compliant with CE, RoHS and CPR standards. As a professional low voltage control cable manufacturer, Jiaxing Doublewin Cable Co., Ltd manufactures these cables locally at our Haiyan factory in Zhejiang, China and delivers bulk shipments to global clients.

✓ Core count (2–50)

✓ Shielding: foil, braid or foil+braid

✓ Conductor colour codes (BS EN or custom)

✓ Jacket material: LSZH or PVC; jacket colour (black, grey, blue)

✓Brand marking & sequential metre marking

✓Reel/box packaging (100m/305m/1000ft standard or custom)

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Reel  Packing
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Wooden Spool Packing

 

 

Technical Specifications

Produced in our Haiyan, Zhejiang plant following ISO 9001:2015 quality standards. Our low voltage control cable supports custom core numbers, conductor cross-sections, shielding options and jacket materials to meet diverse industrial automation and control panel project requirements.

Product Name Low voltage control cable
Voltage rating  
300/500V (≤1.0 mm²), 450/750V (≥1.5 mm²), 600/1000V (power cores)
Conductor Stranded bare or tinned copper, IEC 60228 Class 5 (flexible) or Class 2 (semi-rigid)
Conductor sizes 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.5, 4.0, 6.0 mm²
Core counts 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 20, 24, 30, 40, 50
Core identification Colour-coded per VDE 0293, or numbered cores
Insulation PVC (70 °C / 105 °C), LSZH, or PE for high-frequency
Shield (optional) Al foil + drain wire, tinned Cu braid (≥85%), or foil + braid
Outer jacket PVC (–5 to +70 °C) or LSZH (–20 to +70 °C)
Min. bend radius 6× OD fixed; 10× OD flexing
Flame performance EN 50575 (CPR) Eca–B2ca per jacket; IEC 60332-1-2; IEC 60332-3-24
Standards IEC 60228, VDE 0281, BS 6231, EN 50575, UL 1277 (TC-ER), UL 13 (PLTC)
Approvals ISO 9001, CE, RoHS, REACH; optional UL/cUL, TUV, ABS
Standard length 100 m / 200 m / 305 m / 500 m / 1000 m on reel or drum
MOQ 5,000 m standard; 10,000 m custom print

 

Core Count & Conductor Size Matrix

Below are the most-ordered low voltage control cable configurations. Custom core counts up to 50, mixed conductor sizes, and flat constructions are available on OEM order.

 

Core Count Conductor Size Voltage Shield Typical Use
2 - 4 core

1.5 - 4.0 mm²

450/750V Unshielded Motor start/stop, local switching
5  -8 core 0.75 - 1.5 mm² 300/500V Unshielded / Foil Panel to field device wiring
10 - 16 core 0.5 - 1.0 mm² 300/500V Foil / Braid PLC digital & analogue I/O
18 - 24 core 0.5 - 0.75 mm² 300/500V Foil + Braid Process plant, multi-sensor runs
30 - 50 core 0.5 mm² 300/500V Braid Building management, large I/O cabinets
 
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Why Low Voltage Control Cable Powers Every Industrial System

Almost every machine, panel and building automation system relies on low voltage control cable to carry the 24 V DC digital signals, 4–20 mA analogue loops, 230 V switch commands and feedback signals that keep equipment running safely. These cables operate below mains voltage, but they are the nervous system of the plant - a broken or noisy control circuit stops the machine just as surely as a failed motor. A properly rated low voltage control cable ensures these signals travel cleanly between the PLC, sensors, actuators and HMIs, while meeting IEC, VDE and UL insulation and fire requirements.

Dual Voltage Grades

300/500V for signal, 450/750V for control shared with mains.

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2 to 50 Cores

Multi-core designs replace bundles of single wires.

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Flexible Class 5 Copper

Stranded for panel wiring, drag-chains and robotics.

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Shielded or Unshielded

Foil, braid or no shield to match EMI environment.

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Low Voltage Control Cable - Voltage Ratings Explained
 

The voltage grade of a low voltage control cable determines the insulation thickness, the maximum working voltage between conductors, and the high-voltage withstand test it must pass. Choosing the correct grade is a safety-critical decision.

300/500V

Signal & low-power control

Conductors up to 1.0 mm² with thinner insulation (≈0.6 mm). For 24 V DC, 4–20 mA, sensor, encoder and low-voltage control circuits. Must not share a conduit with mains power.

450/750V

Control shared with mains wiring

Conductors 1.5 mm² and above with thicker insulation (≈1.0 mm). For 230 V control relays, contactors, motor circuits and cables that may share a tray with 230/400 V mains.

 

Quick voltage selector

* 24 V DC PLC I/O, sensors, encoders → 300/500V low voltage control cable
* 230 V relays, contactors, motor control → 450/750V low voltage control cable
* Sharing conduit/tray with mains power → 450/750V (and consider shielded for noise)
* UL / North America market → 600V rated TC-ER or PLTC cable

 

                                                                                   

                                                                                         

                                                                                              Quality Control & Testing

 

Every reel of low voltage control cable is 100% tested before shipment. The voltage rating is verified by a high-voltage withstand test at the specified test voltage (e.g. 2000 V AC for 300/500V, 2500 V AC for 450/750V). We also test conductor resistance per IEC 60228, insulation resistance between every pair of cores and between cores and shield, and shield continuity on shielded versions. A retained sample from each batch supports full traceability.

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Conductor Resistance

IEC 60228 on every core - critical for loop accuracy.

2 core low voltage control cable

Insulation Resistance

Core-to-core and core-to-shield.

6 core low voltage control cable

Batch Traceability

Sample retained per lot.

 
Applications of Low Voltage Control Cable
 

Low voltage control cable is one of the most widely specified cable types in industrial and commercial construction. It connects low-voltage control and signal circuits across automation, process, and building systems.

Industrial Automation

 PLC digital and analogue I/O between cabinet and field devices.

 

Machine Tools

CNC, lathe, press - solenoids, limit switches, encoders, E-stop.

 

      Process Plants               4–20 mA loops, 24 V DC sensor and          actuator wiring.                                       

Building Management (BMS)                            HVAC, lighting, access control and fire alarm interfaces.

 Instrumentation                 Analogue signal runs to DCS and SCADA systems.   

 

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Industrial Automation / PLC / Sensor
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Building Management / Control Panel / Instrumentation

 

 

OEM / ODM Customisation

As the manufacturer, we build custom low voltage control cable to your specification - not just from a catalogue. Typical OEM options include:

Voltage Grade

300/500V, 450/750V or 600/1000V per core size.

Core Count & Size

Any core count 2–50, mixed sizes within one cable.

Shield & Drain

Unshielded, foil, braid, or foil+braid with drain wire.

 

Jacket Material

PVC (general) or LSZH (public buildings, CPR B2ca–Eca).

 

Core Identification

Custom colour code, numbered cores, pre-printed legend.

Private Label

Custom jacket printing with brand, model and meter mark.

MOQ: 5,000 m standard, 10,000 m for custom print or non-stock configuration. Samples 5–7 working days.

 

 

 

 


Frequently Asked Questions

 

Q: What voltage is a low voltage control cable rated for?

A:A low voltage control cable is typically rated for 300/500V (for conductors up to 1.0 mm²) or 450/750V (for conductors 1.5 mm² and above). Some 600/1000V versions are also available for higher voltage control or power-assist circuits. All ratings comply with IEC 60332 and IEC 60228.

Q: What is the difference between 300V and 600V control cable?

A: 300/500V low voltage control cable uses thinner insulation (around 0.6 mm) for signal and low-power control circuits up to 500V. 450/750V uses thicker insulation (around 1.0 mm) and is used where the cable shares a conduit with mains wiring or needs higher withstand voltage to ground. UL TC-ER rated versions are typically 600V.

Q: What core counts and conductor sizes are available?

A:We manufacture low voltage control cable from 2 to 50 cores, in conductor sizes 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.5, 4.0 and 6.0 mm². Common configurations include 7×0.75 mm², 12×1.0 mm², 24×0.5 mm² and 8×1.5 mm² for panel and PLC I/O wiring.

Q: Do you supply shielded low voltage control cable?

A: Yes. We offer unshielded, foil-shielded (with drain wire), braid-shielded and foil+braid-shielded constructions. Shielded versions are used for analogue 4–20 mA, encoder, RS-485 and sensor circuits where EMI rejection is needed.

Q: What is the MOQ and lead time?

A:MOQ is 5,000 m for standard low voltage control cable and 10,000 m for custom print or non-stock configurations. Lead time is 25–30 working days for bulk OEM orders, with samples available in 5–7 working days.

Q: Are you a manufacturer or trader?

A: We are a cable manufacturer based in Haiyan, Zhejiang. We complete cable production, testing and packaging in our own factory and supply cables directly for global bulk orders.

 

 

 

 

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