Signal loss and data errors in high-noise industrial environments cost more than downtime — they cost rework, scrapped batches, and delayed commissions. When your PLCs, encoders, and analog sensors sit next to VFDs and servo drives, standard cable just can’t hold up. Crosstalk, EMI pickup, and jacket cracking under repeated flex eventually show up as intermittent faults that are hard to trace.This Belden 26-core 0.1 sq mm (28AWG) double shielded twisted pair cable is built for exactly that. Manufactured in the USA, it packs 26 individual conductors — arranged as 13 twisted pairs — into a compact double-shielded assembly. The pair-twist geometry cancels common-mode noise, while the dual shield (foil + tinned copper braid) blocks external interference. All of this fits inside a slim jacket that survives continuous flex in cable carriers and robot joints.Core Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conductor | 26 cores (13 pairs), 28AWG, 0.10 mm² |
| Construction | Twisted pair, stranded copper |
| Shielding | Aluminum foil + tinned copper braid (double shielded) |
| Insulation | Polyethylene (PE) |
| Jacket | PVC / LSZH (available on request) |
| Rated Voltage | 300V |
| Operating Temp | -20°C to +80°C |
| Min. Bend Radius | 6× overall diameter |
| Origin | Belden, USA |
| Standard | UL, CSA, CE marked |
Why This Cable Performs Where Others Fail
- Vibration and flex resistance. In 6-axis robot arms and reciprocating drag chains, cable fatigue is the #1 failure mode. The 28AWG stranded conductors and flexible PE insulation absorb millions of flex cycles without conductor breakage — proven in Belden’s own robotic cell installations.
- Shielding that actually works. Dual-layer shielding delivers >85 dB attenuation across 10 kHz–1 GHz. Pair-to-pair crosstalk stays below -40 dB even when bundled with power cables. Critical for analog I/O, encoder feedback, and fieldbus signals running near 480V drives.
- Slim profile for tight routing. At roughly 5.5–6.5 mm OD, this cable fits inside standard 10 mm inner-height cable carriers and small-diameter rotary joints where bulkier shielded cables simply won’t bend.
- Temperature-stable jacket. The PVC compound resists cracking at -20°C and softening at +80°C. No hardening in cold storage lines, no deformation near furnaces or heat-seal stations.
Typical ApplicationsIndustrial automation — PLC/DCS I/O wiring, distributed I/O racks, sensor bus trunks. Robotics — internal wiring of articulated arms, AGV power-and-signal combo runs, collaborative robot joint cables. Sensor networks — multi-channel pressure, temperature, and photoelectric sensor aggregation. Also used in medical imaging equipment, semiconductor fabs, and broadcast infrastructure where signal integrity is non-negotiable.Sourcing, Service & CustomizationWe ship Belden-original product with full traceability and C of C on request. MOQ starts from 100 meters; volume pricing available for OEM and system integrator accounts. Need a custom length, LSZH jacket, or pre-terminated assemblies with M12/M8 connectors? We handle that in-house — lead time typically 5–7 business days. Every order includes a 3-year quality guarantee and direct technical support from our application engineers.Get a quote or download the Belden datasheet — use the form below or email sales with your cable list and quantity.