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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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    RS PRO IEC C13 Socket to IEC C14 Plug Power Cord, 5m
    • RS Stock No. 124-7409
    Each
    MYR126.55
    RS PRO 25m 4 Socket Type G - British Cable Reel Open Reel, 240 V
    • RS Stock No. 889-2490
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    MYR491.53
    Belden C3GDSY Control Cable, 3 Cores, 1.5 mm², SY, Screened, 100m, Grey PVC Sheath
    • RS Stock No. 176-2426
    • Mfr. Part No. C3GDSY-K100
    1 Reel of 100 Metre(s)
    MYR1,843.43
    Phoenix Contact Straight Female 4 way M12 to Unterminated Sensor Actuator Cable, 2m
    • RS Stock No. 802-8551
    • Mfr. Part No. 1406246
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    MYR46.00
    RS PRO Control Cable, 7 Cores, 2.5 mm², CY, Screened, 50m, Grey PVC Sheath, 13 AWG
    • RS Stock No. 827-4173
    1 Reel of 50 Metre(s)
    MYR2,210.18
    RS PRO Right Angle Male 8 way M12 to Right Angle Male Unterminated Sensor Actuator Cable, 5m
    • RS Stock No. 206-7635
    Each
    MYR218.95
    Phoenix Contact Male 4 way M12 to Sensor Actuator Cable, 10m
    • RS Stock No. 859-5632
    • Mfr. Part No. 1694389
    Each
    MYR206.44
    MAINS CABLE UK MALE to IEC C7 1.8M
    • RS Stock No. 283-3211
    • Mfr. Part No. RND 465-00946
    Each
    MYR21.63
    Telemecanique Sensors M12 to Unterminated Sensor Actuator Cable
    • RS Stock No. 127-8356
    • Mfr. Part No. XZCP1164L10
    Each
    MYR253.00
    RS PRO 15m 4 Socket Type G - British Cable Reel Open Reel, 240 V
    • RS Stock No. 889-2488
    Each
    MYR311.69
    RS PRO Straight IEC C15 Socket to Straight IEC C14 Plug Power Cord, 2m
    • RS Stock No. 123-0952
    Each
    MYR76.92
    Pepperl + Fuchs Straight Female 4 way M12 to Unterminated Sensor Actuator Cable, 2m
    • RS Stock No. 817-1585
    • Mfr. Part No. V1-G-2M-PUR
    Each
    MYR84.08
    Lumberg Automation Straight Female 4 way M8 to Unterminated Sensor Actuator Cable, 3m
    • RS Stock No. 197-2745
    • Mfr. Part No. 51052 RKMV 4-07/3 M
    Each
    MYR60.00
    Belden 4300FE Control Cable, 2 Cores, 0.82 mm², Screened, 100m, Grey LSZH Sheath, 18 AWG
    • RS Stock No. 510-2195
    • Mfr. Part No. 4300FE.00100
    1 Reel of 100 Metre(s)
    MYR959.44
    RS PRO Straight IEC C13 Socket to Type G UK Plug Power Cord, 1m
    • RS Stock No. 146-9108
    Each
    MYR36.94
    RS PRO Straight IEC C13 Socket to Right Angle Type G UK Plug Power Cord, 3m
    • RS Stock No. 123-0955
    Each
    MYR186.53
    RS PRO Multicore Industrial Cable, 4 Cores, 0.22 mm², DEF STAN, Unscreened, 100m, Black PVC Sheath
    • RS Stock No. 236-9260
    1 Reel of 100
    MYR366.40
    Alpha Wire Alpha Essentials Communication & Control Control Cable, 3 Cores, 0.81 mm², Unscreened, 30m, Grey PVC Sheath,
    • RS Stock No. 828-2342
    • Mfr. Part No. 1898C SL005
    1 Reel of 30 Metre(s)
    MYR485.37
    RS PRO Multicore Industrial Cable, 2 Cores, 0.22 mm², DEF STAN, Unscreened, 100m, Black PVC Sheath
    • RS Stock No. 236-9254
    1 Reel of 100
    MYR203.48
    Lapp UNITRONIC Series Data Cable, 4 Pairs, 8 Cores, 0.25 mm², Screened, 24 AWG, 100m, Screened Shield, LiYCY Cable
    • RS Stock No. 608-4105
    • Mfr. Part No. 0035802
    1 Reel of 100 Metre(s)
    MYR1,388.63
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