ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 110 18x1mm² Oil Resistant Flexible Control Cable – Machine Tool Wiring (1119868)

Stop Wasting Money on Cables That Crack and Fail in Your Factory

You know the scene. It is 2 AM on a Tuesday. Your main production line stops. The red light is flashing on the CNC machine. You check the control panel, and you see it. The cable connecting the servo motor to the controller is stiff, cracked, and covered in oil. The copper wires inside are exposed. Oil has eaten through the insulation. This causes a short circuit. Your team has to cut the old cable out. They have to strip new wires. They have to program the machine again. This takes hours. You lose thousands of dollars in lost production.This happens because you used a cheap cable. It looked good on paper. But it was not made for real life. Real life in a factory means oil. It means coolant. It means water. It means the cable gets dragged back and forth millions of times. A standard cable dries out. It gets brittle. It cracks. Then the machine stops.You need a cable that laughs at oil. You need a cable that bends without breaking. You need the ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 110 18x1mm². This is not just a wire. It is the lifeline of your machine. It is built to survive the harsh conditions of machine tools and automated lines. Let us look at why this specific cable (Part No. 1119868) is the smart choice for your equipment.

What Makes the ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 110 Special?

This cable is a legend in the industry. It is the “standard” against which other cables are measured. Why? Because it balances cost and quality perfectly. It uses high-grade materials without charging you for features you do not need.The core of this cable is flexibility. Inside, you have 18 separate cores. Each core is 1 square millimeter in size. But they are not solid wires. Solid wires break if you bend them too much. These are made of finely stranded bare copper. Think of it like a rope versus a stick. A stick snaps. A rope bends. This means you can route this cable through tight spaces in your control cabinet. You can move it with the machine arm. It will not snap.The outer jacket is a special PVC compound. It is not just “plastic.” It is formulated to resist oil and chemicals. If hydraulic fluid leaks on it, the jacket does not swell up. If cutting oil splashes on it, the insulation stays strong. This is critical for safety and for long life.

Technical Specs You Can Trust

We know you need hard numbers to make a decision. Here is exactly what you get with the 1119868 model:

• Part Number: 1119868 (Lapp Global / ÖLFLEX®)
• Cable Type: Control and Power Cable (Unshielded)
• Number of Cores: 18 Cores
• Conductor Size: 1 mm² (Approx. 18 AWG)
• Conductor Material: Bare Copper, Fine-Stranded (Class 5 flexibility)
• Insulation Material: PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
• Sheath Material: PVC (Oil Resistant)
• Sheath Color: Grey (RAL 7001)
• Outer Diameter: 12.7 mm (approx. 0.5 inches)
• Weight: Approx. 300 kg/km
• Voltage Rating: U0/U = 300/500 V (up to 450/750 V for larger sizes, but 300/500V is standard for 1mm²)
• Temperature Range:
  • Fixed installation: -40°C to +80°C
  • Flexing / Moving: -15°C to +80°C
• Bending Radius: Flexible (approx. 10x diameter for fixed, 15x for moving)
• Approvals: CE, UL, CSA, NFPA 79

These numbers matter. The 300/500 Volt rating means it handles standard industrial power and control signals easily. The temperature range means it works in freezing warehouses and hot factory floors. The 18 cores give you plenty of room for signals, grounding, and power in one single cable. You do not need to run three different cables. One does it all.

Where Should You Use This Cable?

You can use this cable almost anywhere in your factory. But it shines in three specific areas.

Machine Tools and CNC Centers

This is the home of the ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 110. Inside a CNC machine, space is tight. The cable tray moves. The cable flexes every time the tool changes. Oil and coolant are everywhere. If you use a cheap cable here, it will fail in 6 months. This cable resists the coolant. It handles the flexing. It keeps the signals clean so your machine cuts precisely.

Conveyors and Assembly Lines

Imagine a long conveyor belt moving boxes. The sensor cables hang underneath. They get bumped. They get dragged. They get stepped on. The 18x1mm² size is perfect for this. You can run power to the motor and signals from the sensors all in one go. The PVC jacket is tough against abrasion. It resists nicks and cuts from sharp edges on the steel frame.

Food and Beverage Processing

Cleanliness is key here. The cable needs to be washable. The PVC jacket is resistant to water and mild chemicals used for cleaning. It is also “number coded.” This means each wire inside has a number printed on it. Your electricians do not have to guess which wire is which. They connect it fast. This reduces downtime during maintenance.

Built to Last: The Construction Details

Let us look under the hood. The quality comes from how it is built.The Conductor:The copper is electrolytic. It is very pure. This means low electrical resistance. Less heat is generated. The strands are very fine (Class 5 according to IEC 60228). This gives it “extra fine” flexibility. You can bend it around corners with a small radius without damaging the wire inside.The Insulation:Each of the 18 wires is insulated with a special PVC blend. It is color-coded. Usually, you see black cores with white numbers. This makes tracing wires in a complex panel very easy. There are also fillers inside the cable. These are non-wicking materials. This stops moisture from traveling along the inside of the cable if the outer jacket is scratched.The Jacket:The outer grey jacket is pressure extruded. This makes it very smooth. It has excellent abrasion resistance. If the cable drags on a metal floor, it does not wear out quickly. It is also self-extinguishing. If there is a fire, it does not keep burning. It meets the IEC 60332-1-2 standard for flame retardancy.

Safety and Standards Compliance

You cannot sell a machine without safety approvals. This cable has you covered.It meets NFPA 79. This is the “Bible” for electrical wiring in machinery in the USA. If you build machines for the US market, you need this cable. It covers the wiring methods for industrial machines.It is CE marked. This means it meets European health, safety, and environmental standards. You can use it in the EU without worry.It is UL and CSA approved. These are the big testing labs in North America. The UL approval (Style 21098) means it is safe for general industrial use.Using a cable with these approvals makes your machine certification easier. You do not have to fight with the inspector. You just show them the UL file number (E63634 for Lapp), and they sign off.

Why Buy This Specific Part (1119868)?

You might ask, “Why 18 cores? Why 1mm²?”18 Cores: Modern machines are complex. You need inputs for sensors (start, stop, emergency stop). You need outputs for solenoids and lights. You need communication lines. You might even need a spare or two for future upgrades. 18 cores give you that “future-proof” buffer. You do not want to run a new cable next year because you added one sensor.1mm² Size: This is the “Goldilocks” size. It is thick enough to carry power for small motors and solenoids (up to a few amps). It is also thin enough to be very flexible. If you go bigger (like 2.5mm²), the cable gets stiff. If you go smaller (0.5mm²), it might overheat. 1mm² is perfect for most control and low-power applications.The Brand: ÖLFLEX® is a name you trust. Lapp has been making cables for decades. They do not cut corners. When you buy part 1119868, you know exactly what you are getting. No surprises. No bad batches. Consistent quality.

How to Install and Handle

Installation is easy because the cable is flexible.

1. Stripping: Use a proper stripping tool. Do not nick the copper strands. Because the strands are fine, be gentle.
2. Bending: Do not bend it sharply at a 90-degree angle right at the connector. Leave a little loop. The minimum bending radius is about 10 times the diameter (127mm) when moving.
3. Routing: Use cable chains (drag chains) if the cable moves a lot. Even though this cable is tough, a chain protects it from getting crushed by heavy moving parts.
4. Termination: Use ferrules on the ends of the wires before putting them into a terminal block. This keeps the strands together and ensures a solid connection.

Compare: Cheap Cable vs. ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 110

The cheap cable costs less today. But it will cost you a lot more tomorrow when your line stops. The ÖLFLEX® cable costs a bit more now. But it keeps running for 5, 10, or 15 years. It is an investment in reliability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use this cable outdoors?A: Yes, but it should be protected from direct UV sunlight for long periods. The PVC jacket is weather-resistant, but UV can make it brittle over time. Put it in a conduit or UV-resistant trunking outside.Q: Is this cable shielded?A: No, part 1119868 is unshielded. If you have high interference (EMI) from big motors or VFDs, you should look at the ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 110 CY version, which has a copper braid shield.Q: Can I bury this in the ground?A: No. This is not an armored cable. It is for machine wiring and indoor/outdoor tray use, not direct burial.Q: What is the difference between 1119868 and 1119862?A: The last digits refer to the number of cores. 1119862 is 12 cores. 1119868 is 18 cores. The construction and materials are the same.Q: Does it come with a ground wire?A: This specific part number (1119868) does not include a protective earth (green/yellow) core by default in some configurations, but it can be added. Check the datasheet for the exact core count. Usually, for 18 cores, you have 17 function cores and 1 ground, or all 18 are function cores.

Ready to Upgrade Your Machine Wiring?

You have seen the specs. You know it resists oil. You know it handles flexing. You know it meets NFPA 79 and CE standards. This is the cable that professional machine builders use. Do not risk your production with inferior wire.We have this cable in stock. We can cut it to length. We can ship it to your factory door. Whether you need 100 meters for a new build or 10,000 meters for a big project, we can handle it.Get a Quote Today:Send us an email with your required length and destination. We will give you a competitive price for the ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 110 18x1mm² (Part No. 1119868). Let us help you build machines that run smoothly, safely, and for a long time.Click here to request a quote now.