18 Core 1.5mm² 18G1.5 Oil-Resistant Cable

When hydraulic fluid seeps into standard cable jackets, the insulation swells within weeks. Cracks follow. Then signal loss. Then unplanned downtime on a machine that costs $1,200 per hour in lost output. Most control cables fail here.

The 18G1.5 oil-resistant cable replaces that risk with a predictable lifespan. Its jacket compound resists mineral oils, synthetic esters, and common industrial coolants. 18 numbered cores at 1.5 mm² keep multi-axis machinery, CNC panels, and pump control circuits wired with a single cable run — fewer terminations, fewer failure points, lower installed cost.

Oil-Resistant Jacket Compounding

Compound engineered for sustained immersion and splash exposure
A specially formulated PVC or rubber-based jacket limits oil absorption to under 3% weight gain in typical IRM 902 testing — compared to double-digit swelling in general-purpose PVC.
This means jacket integrity holds over years of direct contact with hydraulic fluid, cutting oil, and release agents. The cable doesn’t stiffen, crack, or short. Maintenance teams replace cables on a planned cycle, not during an emergency call-out at 2 am.

18-Core Control Consolidation

Signal and power routing through a single compact cross-section
Each of the 18 conductors is precisely stranded and numbered, simplifying termination in densely packed junction boxes.
Installation time drops. Panel wiring is cleaner. When you route complex command signals across a gantry or through an articulated arm, one cable replaces six 3-core cables. Less cable tray weight, fewer cable glands, reduced labour.

Fine-Wire Stranding for Dynamic Routing

Flexible conductor construction meets vibration and tight bend radii
Fine bare copper strands per conductor keep the cable supple even at sub-zero temperatures.
This offers practical flex life in semi-static applications: machine-tool tracks, robot dress packs with limited travel, and sensor bridges that vibrate constantly. Conductors don’t fatigue and snap inside a perfectly intact jacket — a hard-to-diagnose fault that wastes engineering hours.

Mfr-Direct Supply Chain

No distributor markup, traceable batch production
The cable ships directly from the manufacturing facility, with full batch traceability and a mill certificate as standard.
Procurement teams gain pricing visibility. When your project calls for 2 km or 20 km, the lead-time is factory-controlled, not a best-guess from a trader holding mixed inventory. This also simplifies compliance documentation for EU and North American machinery exports.

Technical Specifications

• This table reflects standard build characteristics for this cable family. For exact electrical values, insulation wall thickness, and updated fire performance data, request the full datasheet and material declaration. *

Industry Applications & Scenario Validation

• CNC machining and metalworking
  Coolant-resistant jacket prevents embrittlement where general-purpose cables turn brittle within a year — maintaining spindle feedback and encoder signals without intermittent faults.

• Hydraulic power units and injection moulding
  Mineral oil and phosphate ester resistance ensures the cable remains functional in spill-prone areas adjacent to pumps, valves, and heated barrels.

• Marine deck machinery and quenching systems
  Survives oil-and-water mixed environments on winch controls and thruster feedback circuits, where saltwater alone is already aggressive.

• Paper mills and chemical dosing skids
  Withstands prolonged exposure to process oils and cleaning solvents, helping avoid signal drift on flow meters and actuator position sensors.

• Packaging line sensor arrays
  18 cores carry multiple proximity sensor signals back to a central PLC. The smooth, oil-shedding jacket prevents build-up of sticky residue that traps dust and swarf.

International Compliance & QA Standards

✅ CE marking under the Low Voltage Directive — EU import ready
✅ RoHS compliant — full material disclosure available
✅ Batch-tested to IEC 60227 / IEC 60245-type requirements (oil resistance)
✅ Factory QC system certified to ISO 9001:2015
✅ Mill test certificate shipped with every reel — traceable to raw material lot

FAQ

Q: Can this 18G1.5 cable be used in a cable chain or drag chain continuously?
This depends on the exact stranding and jacket compound. The standard version is designed for semi-static flexing — cable tracks with moderate travel, connection points that swing or vibrate but do not constantly accelerate at high speeds. A dedicated flex-rated version with a different lay length and pressure-extruded jacket may be required for continuous high-cycle applications. Ask for a bend cycle test report to validate against your travel distance and acceleration.

Q: What colour code system does the core identification follow?
All cores are black with printed white numbers. No colour stripes are used. This conforms to HD 308 / EN 50334 identification, which is widely accepted in Europe and many export markets. If your cabinet wiring protocol requires specific colour schemes, let us know before production — we can supply a custom colour ring or numbered-only arrangement.

Q: What is the minimum order quantity and typical lead time for a manufacturer-direct order?
Trial orders start at 500 metres. For mixed sizes on the same specification, we ship consolidated reels. Standard production lead time is 14–18 working days for volumes under 10 km. Larger orders are scheduled with a confirmed ex-works date. Express manufacturing slots are available for urgent breakdown replacements — ask your engineer to mark the drawing “priority repair.”

Request Mfr Pricing and a Sample Cut

You can request a factory quotation, current stock availability, and a 1-metre sample section showing the oil-resistant jacket and core numbering. Include your delivery port or project logistics contact, and we’ll return a complete package: marine transport cost, HS code 8544.49, and material test data. Reach the engineering desk directly at [email / contact] or use the inquiry form below.