26 AWG 25-Core Shielded Data Cable

Precision Signal Transmission for Demanding Multi-Axis Control Systems

Signal degradation across 25 conductors running parallel through a single jacket creates cascading failure points in automated production lines. Crosstalk between channels. EMI ingress from nearby VFDs. These are not minor irritations—they cause positional errors in servo feedback loops, trigger false limit-switch readings, and force unscheduled downtime on lines where every minute of stoppage costs measurable revenue.

This 26 AWG 25-core shielded data cable provides a controlled-impedance pathway for low-voltage control and instrumentation signals. The braided shield layer suppresses electromagnetic interference across the full conductor bundle. Each core is color-coded for rapid termination and field troubleshooting. Custom core configurations and jacket compounds adapt the design to your specific routing environment.

Core Construction That Withstands Factory-Floor Conditions

Stranded Bare Copper Conductors, 26 AWG

A 7-strand concentric lay prevents fatigue fractures that occur in solid-core alternatives when cables flex repeatedly in cable carriers or robotic dress packs. The stranded configuration maintains consistent contact resistance across thousands of bend cycles.

For your project: fewer intermittent disconnections in moving applications. Reduced field replacement costs on equipment that never stops moving.

25 Individually Color-Coded Cores

Each conductor carries a distinct jacket color or printed number sequence, eliminating cross-connection errors during panel wiring. Maintenance technicians identify individual circuits in seconds rather than tracing wires through conduit with a tone generator.

For your project: accelerated commissioning time. Fewer wiring errors that require post-installation rework.

Tinned Copper Braid Shield, Minimum 85% Coverage

The densely woven shield creates a low-impedance path to ground for radiated noise from motors, contactors, and power cables sharing the same cable tray. Shield coverage below 80% allows EMI leakage; 85% coverage blocks interference above 30 MHz that scrambles encoder signals.

For your project: clean data transmission in electrically noisy environments. No more ghost triggers on sensor inputs caused by adjacent 480VAC cables.

Customizable Outer Jacket Compound

Your factory floor might expose cables to cutting oil, welding spatter, sub-zero cold rooms, or continuous UV radiation outdoors. Standard PVC jackets degrade predictably under these conditions. Specify LSZH for enclosed public spaces, PUR for abrasion resistance, or FEP for temperature extremes.

For your project: one cable design that fits multiple deployment environments through jacket selection. No need to qualify separate part numbers for each application zone.

Technical Specifications

Where This Cable Performs in Real Environments

• CNC machining centers and multi-axis milling platforms. Transmits limit-switch feedback, tool-presence sensor data, and servo encoder signals across all 25 channels without crosstalk corrupting positional accuracy.
• Automated guided vehicles and mobile robotic platforms. Stranded copper construction survives the continuous flex life required inside an AGV’s articulated cable management system.
• Packaging and labeling machinery. High-core-count design consolidates discrete sensor wiring into a single cable run, reducing tray congestion inside compact machine frames.
• Process instrumentation in chemical plants. Custom FEP jacket option resists solvent attack and maintains flexibility at temperatures that embrittle standard PVC.
• Control panel interconnects in pulp and paper mills. The braided shield drains stray currents from high-horsepower motor circuits that share the same duct bank as instrumentation wiring.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• ✅ UL 2464 — Recognized component for internal wiring of industrial control panels
• ✅ IEC 60332-1-2 — Flame propagation test for single insulated cable (LSZH option)
• ✅ RoHS 3 (EU 2015/863) — All standard materials comply; formal certificate provided with each shipment
• ✅ CE Marking — Applied under Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
• ✅ ISO 9001:2015 — Manufacturing facility certified; batch traceability extends to raw copper lot number
• ✅ Custom jacket materials — Third-party test reports for oil resistance (ASTM D543), UV stability (ISO 4892-2), and low-temperature brittleness (ASTM D746) provided upon request

Common Questions Before You Specify

Can you supply this cable with specific core color sequences or printed numbering?

Yes. The standard configuration alternates a repeating color sequence, but we accommodate custom stripe patterns, alphanumeric printed legends on each core, and customer-specific color charts. This applies to orders as small as 1,000 meters. Lead time for custom core identification is typically 2 to 3 weeks beyond standard production.

What shield coverage percentage is adequate for VFD-generated noise?

We recommend 85% braid coverage as the baseline for environments where variable-frequency drives operate within 2 meters of the cable. For installations adjacent to high-power VFDs or where the cable passes through the same unshielded gland plate as motor leads, we offer a dual-shield option—tinned copper braid plus aluminum-polyester foil—that pushes coverage beyond 95%. This variant reduces capacitive coupling from cable to cable.

What is the minimum order quantity, and do you keep stock lengths?

Our standard MOQ is 500 meters per configuration. We maintain buffer stock of the PVC-jacketed variant in 1,000-meter reels for rapid dispatch. For PUR, LSZH, or FEP jacketing, all production runs are made-to-order with a lead time of 4 to 6 weeks depending on conductor count and required certifications.

Send Your Cable Routing Details

Selecting the right jacket compound and shield configuration depends on what this cable will actually face on your floor. Oil mist. Constant flexing. Sub-zero startup conditions. The standard datasheet covers common cases; your environment might need something specific.

Send us your routing diagram or fill in the simple spec form. We’ll confirm the recommended jacketing, shield options, and lead time within one working day. No generic datasheets forwarded. An actual technical response from a cable engineer.