Is Your Equipment Downtime Costing You Money?
You know the feeling. Your production line stops. The robotic arm freezes. The conveyor belt jams. You check the control cabinet and find the culprit: a cracked cable.Standard wires are too stiff. They break when bent. They get eaten by oil and chemicals. They fail in the cold. In industrial automation, a bad cable is not just a wire—it is a profit killer. You need a cable that moves like a snake but protects like a tank. You need the German LAPP OLFLEX CLASSIC 110 series. This is not cheap wire. This is a power control wire built for real-world punishment. It handles torsion. It resists oil. It lasts for years.
What Makes This 20-Core Cable Special?
This cable is a beast in a small package. We are talking about a 20-core 1.0 square millimeter cable. That means you have 20 separate paths for signals and power in one single jacket. Why is this good? Because you do not need to pull five different cables. You pull one. You save space. You save installation time.The core is made of fine-wire stranded bare copper. Imagine a rope made of tiny copper threads. This makes the cable super flexible. It is not solid wire that snaps when you twist it. This stranding allows the cable to bend and twist constantly without breaking the copper inside.The insulation is PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride). We use a special PVC compound called TM2. It is tough. It resists abrasion. If you drag this cable over metal edges, it does not scrape off easily. It also resists acids, alkalis, and mineral oils. If your factory has hydraulic oil on the floor, this cable laughs at it.
Technical Specs You Need to Know
We keep it simple. No confusing jargon. Here are the hard numbers for the LAPP OLFLEX CLASSIC 110:
- Voltage Rating: 300/500 Volts. This is standard for most industrial control systems.
- Conductor: Fine-wire stranded copper, Class 5 flexibility.
- Cross-Section: 1.0 mm² (approx 18-20 AWG depending on stranding count).
- Number of Cores: 20 Cores.
- Insulation Material: Special PVC (TI2 compound).
- Sheath Material: PVC (TM2 compound). Color is usually black or gray (RAL 7001).
- Temperature Range: Fixed installation: -40°C to +80°C. Moving installation: -5°C to +70°C.
- Bending Radius: Fixed: 6 times the cable diameter. Moving: 12.5 times the diameter.
- Oil Resistance: Yes. Resistant to mineral oils and greases.
- Chemical Resistance: Resistant to acids and alkalis at room temperature.
- Shielding: Unshielded (standard), but we can add tinned copper braid if you need EMC protection.
- Approvals: VDE approved, CE marked. Meets EN 50525-2-51 standards.
Where Should You Use This Cable?
You can use this wire almost anywhere machines move. But it shines in three specific areas.
1. Robotics and Automation
Robot arms twist and turn all day. A stiff cable will snap at the elbow joint. The OLFLEX 110 is torsion-resistant. It handles the twisting motion in the loop of a robot or a wind turbine generator (WTG). It keeps the signals flowing even when the arm is spinning.
2. Machine Tools and CNC
Inside a CNC machine, there are chains and drag chains. Cables rub against each other. The PVC sheath of this cable has low friction. It slides smoothly in plastic or steel drag chains. It does not get stuck.
3. Process Industry and Conveyors
In a factory making food or chemicals, you wash down the floors. This cable is water-resistant. In a mining conveyor, rocks fall on it. The thick sheath protects the copper cores from crushing.
Why Buy LAPP? The “Invisible Champion” Advantage
LAPP is not a new company. They started in 1959 in Stuttgart, Germany. They are an “Invisible Champion.” This means they are not always famous to the public, but they own the market.When you buy LAPP, you are buying consistency. Every meter of this cable is tested. The copper is high purity. The PVC is mixed to the exact recipe. You will not get a batch that is brittle in winter and soft in summer.Compare this to generic brands. Generic cables might save you 10% on price. But if one cable fails, you pay for the technician’s time, the lost production, and the new part. LAPP prevents that. It is a “fit and forget” cable. You install it, and you do not touch it for ten years.
Installation Tips for Your Team
To get the best life out of this cable, follow these simple rules:
- Don’t pull too hard: The maximum tensile load during installation is 15 N/mm². Do not yank it.
- Respect the bend radius: Do not fold it sharp. Keep the curve smooth. If you bend it too tight, you crush the insulation.
- Use cable glands: When the cable enters a box, use a strain relief gland (like LAPP SKINTOP). This stops the cable from being pulled out by accident.
- Separate power and data: If you can, keep this control cable away from high-voltage power cables. If they touch, you might get interference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this cable flame retardant?A: The standard PVC version is self-extinguishing, but for strict fire safety (like buildings), ask us about the Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) version or the CPR-compliant types.Q: Can I use this outdoors?A: Yes. The black PVC sheath has UV resistance. It handles sunlight and rain well. But if it is in direct freezing sun, make sure it is rated for the low temp (-40°C).Q: What is the difference between OLFLEX 110 and 100?A: OLFLEX 100 is for general use. OLFLEX 110 is tougher. It has better oil resistance and a stronger sheath for mechanical stress.Q: How long is the warranty?A: LAPP products usually come with a standard warranty, but as a trading partner, we support you with after-sales service. We recommend a system check every year.
Ready to Stop the Downtime?
You have seen the specs. You know the pain of broken wires. You know the value of German engineering. Do not gamble with your machinery.We have stock of the OLFLEX CLASSIC 110 20-core 1.0mm² ready to ship. We can cut it to length, add ferrules, or put custom printing on the sheath.Email us your inquiry today. Tell us your voltage needs and quantity. We will send you a competitive quote within 24 hours. Let’s get your machines running smoothly.Inquire Now for Best Pricing & Samples!