Stop Losing Money on Signal Noise and Cable Failures
Imagine your production line stops. The robots freeze. The conveyor belt jerks to a halt. You check the computer, and it shows a “communication error.” You look at the cables, and they look fine on the outside. But inside, electrical noise from a nearby motor is scrambling the signals. This happens every day in factories around the world. It costs time. It costs money. And it is frustrating.You need a cable that fights back. You need a cable that blocks the noise. You need a cable that bends without breaking and lasts for years. You do not want a cheap cable that cracks after a month. You want a real solution from a brand that engineers trust. That is why we are talking about the LAPP OLFLEX CLASSIC 110 CY. This is not just a wire. It is a shield for your signals. It is built for the real world, where there is oil, vibration, and electrical chaos.
What Makes This Cable Different?
This is a 5-core 2.5mm² cable. Let’s break that down. It has five separate wires inside. One is for power. One is for ground. Three are for control signals. The “2.5mm²” means the wires are thick enough to carry power but thin enough to stay flexible. The “shielded” part is the most important. It has a tinned copper braid wrapped around the inner wires. Think of it like a metal cage. It stops outside noise from getting in. It also stops your signals from leaking out.LAPP has been making cables since 1959. They are not a new company guessing at quality. They have strict standards. This cable meets the VDE regulations. It is flame retardant. It resists oil and chemicals. If you run this cable inside a drag chain on a CNC machine, it will not fail after 100,000 moves. It is designed to handle the stress.
Technical Specs You Need to Know
Here are the hard numbers. You need these for your engineer or for the installation manual. We keep it simple. No confusing jargon.
Conductor and Insulation Details
The core is made of fine-stranded bare copper. Why stranded? Because solid wire snaps when you bend it. Stranded wire flexes. It moves with the machine. The insulation is PVC. This is a tough plastic. It resists abrasion. If the cable rubs against a metal frame, the PVC protects the copper. The inner sheath is also PVC. It holds the cores together tightly.
Shielding and Armor
This cable has a shield. It is not foil. It is a tinned copper braid. The coverage is high—over 70%. This gives you excellent EMC protection. EMC stands for Electro-Magnetic Compatibility. It means the cable works well in a “noisy” electric environment. There is no steel wire armor on this specific model. It is meant for indoor use or protected outdoor use. If you need armor for direct burial, you need a different cable like SWA. But for control panels and machinery, this shield is enough.
Voltage and Testing
The rated voltage is 300/500V. This is standard for industrial control. The test voltage is 4000V. That is a huge safety margin. It means the cable is built tough. The resistance at 20°C is less than 8.2 Ohms per kilometer. That is very low. It means you do not lose power over long runs. The insulation resistance is huge—over 500 Mega-Ohms per kilometer. The electricity stays where it belongs.
Physical Dimensions
The outer diameter is about 12.6mm. That is roughly half an inch. It is not too thick. It fits in standard cable glands. The weight is around 283 kg per kilometer. That is about 0.28 kg per meter. It is light enough to handle easily but heavy enough to show it is quality material. The minimum bending radius is important. For fixed installation, it is 4 times the diameter (about 50mm). For moving in a drag chain, it is 10 to 15 times the diameter. Do not bend it too sharp, or you will damage the shield.
Temperature Range
This cable handles cold and heat. For fixed installation, it works from -40°C to +80°C. That is cold enough for a freezer and hot enough for a factory floor. For moving or flexing, the range is -5°C to +70°C. If it freezes solid, do not bend it. Let it warm up first.
Where Should You Use This Cable?
You can use this cable in many places. It is versatile. Here are the top scenarios where it shines.
Industrial Automation and Robotics
This is the home turf for the 110 CY. Use it to connect PLCs to motors. Use it for sensor wiring. Robots move fast. Their cables twist and turn. A standard cable will crack. The 110 CY is built for “dynamic applications.” That is a fancy word for moving parts. It keeps the signal clean even when the robot arm is swinging.
HVAC and Building Systems
Heating and cooling systems have fans and pumps. They create vibration. They also have long cable runs. You need a shielded cable to stop the motor noise from messing up the thermostat signals. This cable is perfect for wiring control panels in large buildings.
Transport and Packaging Equipment
Conveyor belts, sorting machines, and automated packaging lines run 24/7. They cannot stop for repairs. The anti-interference shielding ensures that the barcode scanner talks to the computer without errors. The oil resistance means that if a little grease leaks onto the cable, it will not melt the plastic.
EMC Sensitive Environments
Some places are full of radio waves and magnetic fields. Hospitals, labs, and broadcast centers need “quiet” cables. This cable has low transfer impedance. It keeps the outside noise out. It is VDE certified for EMC. You can trust it in sensitive setups.
Why Buy LAPP? Why Not a Cheaper Copy?
You will find cheaper cables online. They look the same. They have 5 cores. They are 2.5mm. But the copper might be recycled. The shielding might be loose. The PVC might be brittle.LAPP uses high-purity copper. The stranding is exact. The shield is tight. The outer jacket is grey (RAL 7001). It looks professional. It resists UV light if it is outside for a short time. But more importantly, LAPP tests every batch. You get consistency. If you buy 1000 meters today, and 1000 meters next year, they will be the same. Cheap brands change their materials to save money. You never know what you will get.This cable is flame retardant per IEC 60332-1-2. If there is a fire, it does not spread the flame. This is a safety requirement in many countries. Do not risk a fine or a fire just to save a few cents per meter.
Installation Tips for Your Team
Your electricians will thank you for choosing this cable. It strips easily. The cores are numbered or colored. The standard colors are brown, black, grey, blue, and green/yellow. The green/yellow is the ground. It is easy to identify.When you terminate the shield, make sure you do it right. Use a proper cable gland with an EMC clamp. If you just cut the shield back and leave it, it will not work. The shield needs to be connected to the ground potential. This creates the Faraday cage effect.Do not pull the cable too hard. The tensile strength is good, but the shield is delicate. If you pull too hard on the shield, the braid will break. Then you lose the anti-interference protection. Use a pulling grip on the outer jacket only.
Ready to Upgrade Your Wiring?
Do not let signal noise slow down your machines. Do not use cheap wire that fails the first time it gets oily. Invest in the LAPP OLFLEX CLASSIC 110 CY 5-core 2.5mm² shielded control cable. It is the industry standard for a reason. It works. It lasts. It is safe.We have this cable in stock. We can cut it to length. We can ship it to your factory or your client’s site. We offer competitive pricing for bulk orders. But do not just take our word for it. Ask for a sample. Test it against your current supplier. Run it in your harshest machine. See the difference in flexibility and signal quality.Contact us today. Send us your inquiry. Tell us the length you need. Let us help you stop the downtime. Let us help you build machines that run smoothly for years. Click the button below or email us now. We are waiting to help you.