Control Cables

Cut to Length

Suitable for Harsh Environments

Lightweight & High Strength

Safe and Reliable

In production environments

Low Interference

Clearer signal transmission

Control cable is an interconnecting cable that is used for measuring, controlling, and regulating control equipment. It can be used in a variety of applications involving computer programming including production, assembly, lifting, and handling environments.

Control cables also referred to as Control Flex, multi-core cables, machinery and robotics cable, and can be used in a variety of industries and applications and dependent on the requirement of the application are constructed to withstand varying mechanical stress, interference, and corrosion.

Our ever-expanding range of control cable currently includes SY cable and a comprehensive range of YY cable.

Benefits of using our range of control cable include:

  • High quality with a variety of sheath and braiding constructions
  • High strength – suitable for harsh environments
  • Lightweight
  • Safe & reliable
  • Low interference allowing for clear signal transmission
  • Cut to length options available

If you have any questions about our control cable range or require assistance with anything, please contact our friendly team for further information.

Safe and Reliable

In production environments

Low Interference

Clearer signal transmission

Bend Radius Calculator

Find A Wholesaler

AWG Converter

bend radius
The bend radius is mm
AWG Value
Diameter
Results
AWG 4
Area (mm) 4.8
Diameter (mm) 7.8

How do you Identify a Control Cable?

Knowing the difference between the different types of cables is always important, especially if you’re working in an environment that…

Signal Cable vs Control Cable: What’s the Difference?

Signal cables and control cables are two of the most common types of cable, and while easily confused, they actually…

What are the Different Types of Control Cable?

If you’re looking for control cables, we know that some of the names and jargon surrounding them can be a…

CY Cable

CY is a type of flexible control cable, used for interference-free transmission. This range of multi-core cables are complete with a braided screen of tinned copper wire, and an inner PVC sheath to protect the control cable. This reduces external electromagnetic influences and certain mechanical stresses. The outer sheath is PVC grey. The inner cores are insulated in black PVC and have white number markings for identification purposes.
  • Class 5 fine copper wire strands to IEC 60228.
  • Black PVC insulated cores with white numbers.
  • Clear PES tape & TCWB (Tinned copper wire braid) screen.
  • Grey PVC outer sheath.
  • 300/500v rated voltage.
  • CPR Compliant to Cca -s1a -a1 -d1

SY Cable

SY cable, also known as armoured flex, shielded flex or armoured control cable are commonly used in industrial applications where flexibility, strength or harsh environments affect installation. Often under mechanical stresses, these control cables are used to connect control and mechanical applications where flexibility and movement is required. Our SY control flex (often referred to as multi core flex), is constructed with copper conductors, a galvanised steel wire braid for mechanical protection, and transparent PVC sheath. SY cables, although predominantly used for internal applications, can be used externally if installed within a conduit to protect it from ultraviolet light.

SY Cable Application

Designed for use in control, signalling, protection, and measurement systems predominantly within industrial computer programming applications.

Construction of SY Control Cables

  • Conductor – 1.5 Mil – 6.0 Mil available
  • Cores – 3, 4, 5, & 7 core options available
  • Numbered core labelling
  • Sheath material – PVC
  • Colour – Transparent
  • 500m drums available for cut to length requirements
  • ECA CPR rated

YY Cable

YY Cable is a crucial component within the processing and production industries. It is used to transmit large volumes of information through their conductors whilst linking to multiple different areas in a system. Often used in assembly lines, under light mechanical and environmental stresses, YY control flexes measure, control and regulate computer units. YY cable is unshielded making it more flexible, and therefore is often used within internal and dry environments. YY control flex, like SY cable, can be installed externally when protected against UV light. Our Securi-Flex® YY range is available in an LSZH sheath and CCA rated to CRP, so is suitable where, in the event of a fire, toxicity and smoke would potentially lead to a risk of life.

YY Cable Application

Designed for use in control, signalling, protection, and measurement systems predominantly within industrial computer programming applications.

Construction of YY Cables

  • Conductor – 0.75 Mil – 6.0 Mil available
  • Cores – 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 & 12 core options available
  • Numbered core marking
  • Sheath material – LSZH
  • Colour – Grey
  • 100m, 200m, 500m, and 1000m drum sizes available depending on number of cores
  • Available cut to length options
  • CCA CPR rated