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      What Is An Electrical Power Cable?

      Electrical power cables are used to transmit electricity from one point to another. Depending on their final application, cables can have different configurations and must always comply with national and international regulations.They consist of three main components: one or more copper or aluminum conductors, insulation, which keeps the wires from touching each other and causing a short circuit and an outer sheath that holds everything together.

      How to Choose The Right Type of Cable?

      Choosing the correct type of power cable is essential for your devices' safety and operation. The main factors that must be considered when selecting a power cable are:Working environment- The working environment determines what type of sheath material should be used and how thick it should be, along with considerations about whether an insulating layer should be added between them.Current capacity - The amount of current that the cable can carry. The current capacity is based on the wire size and the allowable operating temperature.Safety- The first thing to consider when choosing the right type of power cable is safety. You must ensure it complies with all local regulations and standards. You also need to make sure that it will not damage your equipment or cause any other kind of harm to anyone who uses it.**Short circuit rating-**The short circuit rating indicates how much current can flow through the wire before it melts down or burns out. The higher this number, the better. This refers to the amount of current that can be safely drawn from the wire without exceeding its temperature limits or causing damage to the insulation material surrounding it.Voltage rating - This refers to how much voltage can pass through the wire without damaging it or causing an electrical fault. Higher voltages require thicker insulation around each wire strand (called "dielectric") to prevent leakage between strands and create an insulating barrier between them.

      What Are The Different Types of Power Cables?

      Mains power cable - These cables are best used in applications where flexibility and durability are important, such as wiring household appliances. They can have a PVC, rubber, or CPE outer sheath with 1 to 5 stranded or solid copper cores.SWA cable - These cables have galvanized steel wire insulation surrounding the cores and braiding for added protection and strength. They're generally used in underground cabling but are suitable for indoor or outdoor installations. Sheath material is either PVC (plastic) or LSZH ("Low Smoke Zero Halogen") - which creates less smoke when burned than standard plastic.Conduit cable- This cable can carry a current and is installed inside a conduit enclosure. It's used in dangerous environments, such as fire, smoke, or chemicals, which might damage machines.Multicore cable. They can be configured with 2 to 20+ cores, and the screening helps reduce external interference while maintaining a high-quality signal.
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    Alpha Wire 5307 Multicore Cable, 48 Cores, 0.25 mm², Screened, 1000ft, Grey PVC Sheath, 24 AWG
    • RS Stock No. 104-377
    • Mfr. Part No. 5307C SL001
    1 Reel of 305 Metre(s)
    MYR194,600.90
    Alpha Wire 5110 Multicore Cable, 50 Cores, 0.34 mm², Screened, 1000ft, Grey PVC Sheath, 22 AWG
    • RS Stock No. 103-388
    • Mfr. Part No. 5110/50C SL001
    1 Reel of 305 Metre(s)
    MYR139,041.02
    Alpha Wire 5439 Multicore Cable, 12 Cores, 1.5 mm², Unscreened, 1000ft, Grey PVC Sheath, 16 AWG
    • RS Stock No. 105-806
    • Mfr. Part No. 5439/12 SL001
    1 Reel of 305 Metre(s)
    MYR99,726.95
    Alpha Wire 5110 Multicore Cable, 50 Cores, 0.34 mm², Screened, 500ft, Grey PVC Sheath, 22 AWG
    • RS Stock No. 104-276
    • Mfr. Part No. 5110/50C SL002
    1 Reel of 153 Metre(s)
    MYR97,328.85
    Alpha Wire 5100 Multicore Cable, 40 Cores, 0.25 mm², Screened, 1000ft, Grey PVC Sheath, 24 AWG
    • RS Stock No. 104-467
    • Mfr. Part No. 5100/40C SL001
    1 Reel of 305 Metre(s)
    MYR82,823.28
    Alpha Wire 6585 Cable, 50 Cores, 0.75 mm2, Unscreened, 1000ft, Grey PVC Sheath, 18 AWG
    • RS Stock No. 105-731
    • Mfr. Part No. 65850 SL001
    1 Reel of 305 Metre(s)
    MYR79,350.62
    Alpha Wire 5110 Multicore Cable, 40 Cores, 0.34 mm², Screened, 500ft, Grey PVC Sheath, 22 AWG
    • RS Stock No. 104-479
    • Mfr. Part No. 5110/40C SL002
    1 Reel of 153 Metre(s)
    MYR78,617.39
    Alpha Wire 5100 Multicore Cable, 40 Cores, 0.25 mm², Screened, 500ft, Grey PVC Sheath, 24 AWG
    • RS Stock No. 103-732
    • Mfr. Part No. 5100/40C SL002
    1 Reel of 153 Metre(s)
    MYR78,419.24
    Alpha Wire 5172 Multicore Cable, 2 Cores, 1.5 mm², Screened, 1000ft, Grey PVC Sheath, 16 AWG
    • RS Stock No. 103-542
    • Mfr. Part No. 5172C SL001
    1 Reel of 305 Metre(s)
    MYR35,285.68
    Alpha Wire Xtra-Guard 1 Performance Cable Series Twisted Pair Cable, 2 Cores, 2.4828 mm2, Screened, 14, 1000ft, Twisted
    • RS Stock No. 277-8161
    • Mfr. Part No. 5450/2 SL001
    1 Reel of 305 Metre(s)
    MYR34,735.20
    Alpha Wire 5695 Cable, 2 Cores, 0.14 mm2, 1000ft, Grey PVC Sheath, 26 AWG
    • RS Stock No. 105-878
    • Mfr. Part No. 5695 SL001
    1 Reel of 305 Metre(s)
    MYR26,938.76
    RS PRO 5 Core PVC Power Cable +90°C
    • RS Stock No. 185-4012
    1 Reel of 100 Metre(s)
    MYR19,717.89
    Alpha Wire 5682 Cable, 2 Cores, 0.14 mm2, 1000ft, Grey PVC Sheath, 26 AWG
    • RS Stock No. 105-848
    • Mfr. Part No. 5682 SL001
    1 Reel of 305 Metre(s)
    MYR19,983.09
    Lapp Data Cable, 28 Cores, 0.75 mm2, Screened, 18, 100m, Data Cable
    • RS Stock No. 280-2815
    • Mfr. Part No. 11139535
    1 Reel of 100 Metre(s)
    MYR19,246.97
    Alpha Wire Alpha Essentials Communication & Control Control Cable, 25 Cores, 0.35 mm², Screened, 1000ft, Grey PVC
    • RS Stock No. 277-4389
    • Mfr. Part No. 1299/25C SL001
    1 Reel of 305 Metre(s)
    MYR19,172.04
    Alpha Wire 5100 Multicore Cable, 40 Cores, 0.25 mm², Screened, 100ft, Grey PVC Sheath, 24 AWG
    • RS Stock No. 103-521
    • Mfr. Part No. 5100/40C SL005
    1 Reel of 30 Metre(s)
    MYR17,213.65
    Alpha Wire 6510 Cable, 3 Cores, 6 mm2, Unscreened, 500ft, Grey PVC Sheath, 10 AWG
    • RS Stock No. 105-933
    • Mfr. Part No. 65103 SL002
    1 Reel of 153 Metre(s)
    MYR16,423.29
    Alpha Wire Xtra-Guard 1 Performance Cable Multicore Cable, 8 Cores, 1.76 mm², Screened, 100ft, Grey PVC Sheath, 16
    • RS Stock No. 276-9720
    • Mfr. Part No. 5178C SL005
    1 Reel of 30 Metre(s)
    MYR15,657.50
    Belden 9842NH Series Data Cable, 2 Pairs, 4 Cores, 0.2 mm², Screened, 24 AWG, 304m, Screened Shield, RS-485 Cable
    • RS Stock No. 382-7381
    • Mfr. Part No. 9842NH.00305
    1 Reel of 304 Metre(s)
    MYR14,045.54
    Alpha Wire Ecogen Ecoflex Multicore Cable, 4 Cores, 0.52 mm², ECO, Unscreened, 1000ft, Grey Modified Polyphenylene
    • RS Stock No. 276-9766
    • Mfr. Part No. 79046 SL001
    1 Reel of 305 Metre(s)
    MYR14,661.75
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