Tired of cables that break, crack, or mess up your signals?
You know the struggle. You set up a complex robot arm or a high-speed data line. Everything works fine for a month. Then, the oil from the machines starts to eat the jacket. The cable gets stiff. It cracks when it moves. Suddenly, your system throws errors. Production stops. You lose money every minute the line is down.It is not just about the wire inside. It is about the jacket. It is about the shield. Cheap cables save money upfront but cost you a fortune in repairs and downtime. You need a cable that moves like a snake but protects like a tank. You need a cable that laughs at oil, heat, and friction. You need the quality of German engineering without the crazy wait times. This is why we built this specific 16-core cable for you.
What makes this cable different?
This is not a standard wire you find in a local shop. This is a LEONI Special Cables GmbH product. LEONI is a giant in the cable world. They make cables for cars, space, and heavy industry. They know how to make wires that last.This specific wire has 16 cores. Each core is 0.5 square millimeters (which is very close to 20AWG). We twist the wires in pairs. Why? Because twisting cancels out noise. If you run 16 signals close together, they will talk to each other unless you twist them. This keeps your data clean.But the real hero here is the double shielding. We wrap the pairs in foil. Then, we add a braided copper shield on top. This is a fortress against noise. It stops outside interference from getting in. It stops your signals from leaking out.
Technical Specs You Can Trust
We do not hide the numbers. Here is exactly what you get inside the jacket. We use simple terms so you know what you are buying.
Conductor Details
- Size: 0.5 mm² (Approx. 20AWG / 0.52 mm diameter).
- Material: Bare copper or tinned copper (optional). High conductivity.
- Stranding: Fine stranded wires. This means it is not a solid stick. It is many tiny wires twisted together. This makes it highly flexible. You can bend it thousands of times without it snapping.
- Insulation: Special PVC or Foamed PE mix. It resists heat up to 105°C or more.
- Pair Layout: 16 cores mean 8 pairs. We twist each pair with a specific lay length to stop crosstalk.
Shielding & Armor
- Inner Shield: Aluminum foil or copper foil. 100% coverage. It catches high-frequency noise.
- Outer Shield: Tinned copper braid. Coverage is about 55% to 65% or more. It catches low-frequency noise and adds mechanical strength.
- Drain Wire: We add a bare copper wire to connect the shield to the ground easily.
Jacket (The Armor)
- Material: Special PVC or TPE compound.
- Resistance: Oil-resistant. It does not swell when it touches hydraulic oil. Abrasion-resistant. It does not wear down when it rubs against metal.
- Temperature: Works from -40°C (cold freeze) up to +105°C (hot engine bay).
- Outer Diameter: Approx. 8.0 mm to 10 mm (depending on jacket thickness). It is slim enough to fit in drag chains but tough enough for open air.
Electrical Data (At 20°C)
- Loop Resistance: Max 110 Ohm/km (very low power loss).
- Screen Resistance: Max 9.5 Ohm/km.
- Insulation Resistance: Huge number (over 16 GOhm*km). It does not leak electricity.
- Impedance: Controlled impedance for data signals (around 150 Ohms for high frequency).
- Voltage: Rated for 600V (UL style) or 100V effective.
Where to use this cable?
You might ask, “Is this right for my project?” If you are working in a tough spot, the answer is yes. We designed this for Industry 4.0 and Automotive sectors.
Robotics & Automation
Robots move a lot. Their arms swing. Their wrists twist. Standard cables break at the elbow. This cable is built for dynamic flexing. It lives inside the cable carrier (drag chain). It moves back and forth millions of times. It is perfect for connecting the robot controller to the tool head. It handles 16 sensors or encoder signals in one go.
Automotive Manufacturing
Car factories are dirty. There is oil, grease, and metal chips everywhere. This cable is oil-resistant and abrasion-resistant. It is perfect for conveyor belts, welding robots, and assembly line sensors. It meets the LV 112 or ISO 6722 standards often required by car makers.
Outdoor & Marine
If you have a project outside, UV rays kill cheap plastic. This jacket is stabilized. It resists sunlight. The double shield stops moisture from getting in and corroding the copper. It works great for outdoor CCTV towers, marine navigation systems, or offshore oil rig sensors.
Data & Communication
You need to send fast data? This cable supports Automotive Ethernet standards (100Base-T1 or 1000Base-T1). Even though it is 0.5mm², the twisting and shielding allow for high-speed data transfer without packet loss. It is great for Fieldbus systems like PROFIBUS or CAN bus in noisy electrical environments.
Why LEONI? Why not a cheap copy?
You can buy cheaper wire from a generic factory. But you take a risk. LEONI has been around since the 1910s. They invented the FLRY wire that changed the car industry. They are not just a wire maker; they are an engineering partner.
- Global Standards: They make cables that meet UL, CSA, VDE, and SAE standards. If you export your machine to the USA or Europe, this cable passes the safety tests.
- Sustainability: LEONI is pushing LIMEVERSE cables. They use bio-based materials to reduce CO2. You get a “green” product that is still high-performance.
- Consistency: When you buy LEONI, you get the same quality in Germany, Mexico, China, or Slovakia. Their factories use the same recipes and testing machines.
- Innovation: They work on Car-to-X communication and Multi-Gigabit data. They know the future of cabling.
Testing & Quality Control
We do not guess if the cable is good. We test it.
- Cold Bend Test: We freeze it to -40°C and bend it. It should not crack.
- Flame Test: We burn it. It should self-extinguish (IEC 60332).
- Oil Immersion: We soak it in hot oil and check if the jacket gets soft or swells.
- RF Testing: We check the shielding effectiveness in a lab. Does it block 99% of noise? Yes.
Installation Tips for You
To get the best life out of this cable, keep a few things in mind:
- Bending Radius: Do not bend it too sharp. Keep the bend radius at least 8 times the cable diameter (approx. 80mm).
- Stripping: Use the right tools. Do not nick the copper strands. If you cut a strand, the resistance goes up, and it heats up.
- Grounding: Connect the drain wire to a good earth ground. If you do not ground the shield, it acts like an antenna and picks up noise.
- Pulling: Do not pull the cable by the jacket alone. Use a pulling eye or grip on the conductor if possible. Or use a lubricant if pulling through a long pipe.
Ready to upgrade your wiring?
Stop dealing with “mystery” cables that fail. Stop replacing wires every six months. Get a cable that works as hard as you do. This LEONI 16-core, 0.5mm², double-shielded, oil-resistant cable is the heavy-duty solution for your high-tech projects.Whether you are building a robot, a factory line, or a special vehicle, we have the stock or the production capacity to support you. We offer custom lengths, custom printing on the jacket (like your company logo or meter marks), and specific jacket colors.Do not wait for a breakdown. Contact our sales team right now. Send us your drawing or your specs. We will give you a competitive quote within 24 hours. Let us build the connection that drives your performance.[GET A QUOTE NOW]