Is Your Production Line Stopping Because of Bad Cables?
You know the feeling. It is 2 PM on a Tuesday. Your main conveyor belt stops moving. The control cabinet is open, and your technician pulls out a mess of wires. The insulation is cracked. The cores are hard to tell apart. The cable is stiff and broke because it moved one too many times. This is not just annoying. It costs money. Every minute your machine is down, you lose profit.You need a cable that does not quit. You need a cable that bends, flexes, and survives in tough places. You need the German standard for quality. We are talking about the ÖLFLEX CLASSIC 110 11G1.5. This is not just a wire. It is a promise of reliability. It is built for the real world. Let us look at why this specific cable solves your headaches.
What Makes This Cable Special? (The ÖLFLEX CLASSIC 110 Series)
This cable is a legend in the industrial world. It comes from LAPP, a German company that set the rules for modern cables. The “110” series is their most popular product for a reason. It works everywhere. It handles oil, water, and rough handling.When you buy the 11-core 1.5 sq mm version (Article number 1119311), you get a heavy-duty signal cable. It has a protective conductor (Green-Yellow). This means you have 10 signal cores plus one ground wire. The outer sheath is PVC. But this is not cheap plastic. It is a special mix that resists oil and chemicals. If your factory has hydraulic oil or cutting fluid on the floor, this cable will not melt or crack.It is flexible. Not “kind of” flexible. It is highly flexible. You can route it through tight spaces. It bends easily around corners. But it is also tough. The outer diameter is 11.6 mm. The weight is about 279 kg per kilometer. This gives it a solid feel. It is not flimsy. It feels like a quality product because it is.
Technical Specifications You Need to Know
You need hard numbers for your engineering team. Here is the exact data for the 11G1.5 model. We keep it simple so you can put it right into your BOM (Bill of Materials).
Core Details and Dimensions
- Number of Cores: 11 (10 active cores + 1 protective earth core).
- Conductor Cross-Section: 1.5 mm².
- Conductor Material: Bare copper wires, fine-stranded. This is Class 5 flexibility.
- Conductor Color: Black cores with white numbers. Continuous numbering. No tape needed.
- Protective Conductor: Green-Yellow (GN-YE).
- Nominal Outer Diameter: 11.6 mm.
- Weight: Approx. 279 kg/km.
- Insulation Thickness: 0.6 mm (standard for 1.5mm² cores).
- Sheath Thickness: 1.4 mm (approx, varies slightly by standard).
Electrical and Physical Limits
- Nominal Voltage: Uo/U = 300/500 V. (For testing up to 4000 V).
- Bending Radius: For fixed installation, it is 58 mm (approx 5x diameter). For flexible use, it is 116 mm (approx 10x diameter). Do not bend it sharper than this, or you damage the copper strands.
- Temperature Range:
- Fixed installation: -40°C to +80°C.
- Flexing / Moving: -5°C to +70°C.
- Oil Resistance: Yes. Passes EN 60811-404. Also UL OIL RES I and II.
- Flame Retardant: Yes. Self-extinguishing.
Why Choose the 11-Core Version for Your Project?
Why 11 cores? Why not 7 or 19? In industrial control, you often need many signals in one cable. Think about a servo motor. You need power, ground, enable, alarm, and several feedback signals.If you use separate cables for everything, your cable tray becomes a mess. It looks like spaghetti. It is hard to trace faults. With the 11G1.5, you bundle everything. One cable does the job of three or four smaller ones. This saves installation time. It saves space in the drag chain. It lowers your total cost.The numbered cores are a game-changer. Your electricians will love you for this. They do not have to guess which wire is number 4 or number 9. The numbers are printed on the black insulation. It makes wiring the control cabinet fast and error-free. No more multimeter guessing games.
Where Can You Use This Cable? (Real World Scenarios)
This cable is a workhorse. You see it in thousands of factories. Here are the top places it shines:
Industrial Machinery and CNC
This is the home of the ÖLFLEX 110. It connects PLCs to sensors and actuators. It lives inside machine tools. It handles the vibration of the spindle. It resists the coolant oil splashing on it. If you build packaging machines or CNC lathes, this is your go-to cable.
Conveyor Belts and Logistics
In a warehouse, cables get dragged. They get stepped on. They get pulled by forklifts. The 11G1.5 has a strong outer sheath. It handles mechanical stress well. It is perfect for the motor control of long conveyor lines.
HVAC and Building Systems
Heating and air conditioning units need control signals. They are often in damp or wet environments. The PVC sheath protects against moisture. It is also UV resistant, so you can use it in outdoor panels (if not in direct sunlight for years, but good for short term sun exposure during install).
Food and Beverage
The cable jacket is robust. While it is not a specialized food-grade cable, the PVC compound is stable. It does not leak chemicals. It is easy to clean. Many food processing plants use the standard ÖLFLEX 110 for non-direct-contact areas.
Compliance and Safety: The “German Import” Advantage
You are exporting or importing. You need certificates. You cannot ship a product without the right stamps. This cable has you covered.
- CE Marking: Yes. Fully compliant with EU Low Voltage Directive.
- VDE Registered: Yes. This is the German Association for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies. VDE approval means the cable is tested to the highest safety standard.
- RoHS Compliant: Yes. No hazardous heavy metals. Safe for the environment.
- UL Listed: Specific versions have UL approval for the US market (Oil resistant).
When you buy this German imported cable, you are buying peace of mind. You know it passed the tests. You know it will not cause a fire. You know it will not fail an inspection.
How to Order and Get the Best Price
We know you need this cable fast. You do not have time to wait 8 weeks for a production run in Europe. We are a foreign trade cable enterprise. We connect you directly to the factory resources and stock.We have the ÖLFLEX CLASSIC 110 11G1.5 in stock. We can ship it by meter or by drum.
- Small orders: We cut it to the exact length you need. No waste.
- Bulk orders: We offer competitive pricing per kilometer.
Do not settle for cheap copies. There are many “look-alike” cables from other markets. They might save you 10% on price. But they will break in 6 months. Then you pay double for the repair and the lost production. Buy the original German quality. It lasts 10 years or more.
Ready to Solve Your Cable Problems?
Stop dealing with stiff, cracking, confusing wires. Upgrade to the industry standard. The LAPP ÖLFLEX CLASSIC 110 11G1.5 is the smart choice for your control panels. It is flexible, oil-proof, and easy to install.Send us an inquiry today. Tell us the length you need. Ask for a quote. Let us show you why we are the best partner for your cable needs. We reply fast. We ship fast. We speak your language.Click the “Get a Quote” button now. Let’s get your machines running smoothly with the best cable on the market.