Cutting oil, hydraulic fluid, and constant cable movement eat through standard control cables in weeks — not years. In CNC machining centers and automated production lines, degraded cable insulation means signal loss, short circuits, and unplanned machine downtime. The 18G1.5 oil-resistant control cable is built to outlast these conditions.This 18-core 1.5mm² power and control cable uses a German-engineered oil-resistant PVC compound on both insulation and outer sheath. Fine-stranded bare copper conductors stay flexible through millions of drag chain cycles. It is designed specifically for machine tool automation where oil exposure, tight bending radii, and vibration are daily realities — not exceptions.Core Parameters
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Core Count | 18 |
| Conductor Size | 1.5 mm² |
| Cable Type | 18G1.5 |
| Conductor | Fine-stranded bare copper, Class 5 (IEC 60228) |
| Insulation | Oil-resistant PVC |
| Outer Sheath | Oil-resistant PVC, black (RAL 9005) |
| Voltage Rating | 300/500 V |
| Operating Temp | -10 °C to +70 °C (fixed) / -5 °C to +70 °C (flexing) |
| Min. Bending Radius | 6 × overall diameter |
| Reference Standard | VDE 0281 / IEC 60227 |
| Origin | Germany |
Why It Performs Where Standard Cables Fail
- Oil and fluid resistance that lasts. The PVC sheath resists mineral oil, cutting fluids, and hydraulic lubricants without swelling, softening, or cracking — even after continuous immersion. Standard PVC cables harden within months in the same environment.
- Drag chain proven flexibility. Fine-stranded copper handles over 10 million flex cycles at tight radii. No conductor breakage, no signal interruption. This matters on CNC axes, robotic arms, and reciprocating slides where cables move constantly.
- Faster, error-free installation. Cores are individually color-coded per VDE standard. The sheath is clearly printed with core count and size. Electricians on the shop floor spend less time tracing wires and more time commissioning machines.
- Meets European machine safety standards. VDE-certified construction satisfies EN 60204-1 requirements for machinery electrical equipment. Accepted by CE-marked machine builders without additional testing.
Applicable Industries and Use CasesCNC lathes, mills, and machining centers — power distribution and signal wiring in control cabinets. Robotic welding and assembly cells — drag chain and cable carrier routing. Packaging machinery, printing presses, textile equipment — any automation line with oil or lubricant exposure. Also used in food processing plants where washdown-grade oil resistance is required.Custom Orders and SupportNeed a different core count, length, or sheath color? We cut to length and offer custom configurations for specific machine builds. Sample spools available for trial. All cables ship with test certificates. Three-year warranty against material and workmanship defects. Contact our engineering team for volume pricing, lead times, or technical datasheets — we respond within 24 hours.