Tired of cables that crack, stiffen up, or fail when oil spills on them?
You know the struggle. You run a factory or a wind farm. Everything is moving. Cables are twisting. Oil from the machines leaks onto the floor. And suddenly, your control cable stops working. The signal drops. The machine stops. You lose money every minute you are down.You need a cable that does not just carry power. You need a cable that survives the real world. It needs to bend without breaking. It needs to resist oil and chemicals. It needs to be safe. And it needs to last for years, not months.This is why we built the ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 110. Specifically, the model 1119003. It is a 3-core, 0.5 square millimeter cable made by LAPP in Germany. It is the gold standard for flexible control cables. It solves the headache of constant maintenance and downtime. Let’s look at why this specific cable is the best choice for your power and signal needs.
What exactly is the ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 110 (1119003)?
This is not just a generic wire. This is a premium European-style control cable. The part number 1119003 tells you exactly what you get. It is a VDE-registered cable. This means it passed strict safety tests in Germany.It has 3 cores. Two of them are for your power or signal. The third one is a protective earth (ground) wire. This is critical for safety. If a machine shorts out, the earth wire saves the equipment and the operator.Each core is 0.5 mm². This is the perfect size for control signals and low-voltage power. It is thick enough to carry the current without heating up. But it is thin enough to stay flexible.The cable comes in a 100-meter reel. The outer jacket is gray PVC. PVC is tough. It resists abrasion. It also resists oil. If your machine leaks hydraulic oil or grease, this cable will not dissolve. It stays strong.
Technical Specifications: The Numbers You Need
We know you need hard data for your engineers. Here is the breakdown for the 1119003 model:
- Manufacturer: LAPP (Germany)
- Series: ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 110
- Part Number: 1119003
- Conductor Material: Bare Copper (Stranded)
- Conductor Size: 0.5 mm² (20 AWG)
- Number of Cores: 3 (2 numbered cores + 1 protective earth)
- Voltage Rating: 300/500 V (U0/U)
- Test Voltage: 4 kV
- Outer Diameter: 5.1 mm (approx. 0.20 inches)
- Weight: Approx. 14.4 kg per km
- Temperature Range: -40°C to +80°C (Fixed installation) / -5°C to +70°C (Flexing)
- Bending Cycles: Up to 1 million cycles (for specific travel distances)
- Insulation Material: PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
- Sheath Material: PVC (Oil resistant)
- Shielding: Unshielded
- Armoring: Non-armored
- Certifications: VDE, CE, CSA, UL (depending on specific batch/standard)
The copper is stranded according to IEC 60228 Class 5. This means it is made of many tiny wires twisted together. This gives it extreme flexibility. You can bend it around tight corners. It does not snap.
Why is “Oil Resistant” so important for you?
In industrial places, oil is everywhere. Compressors, hydraulic presses, CNC machines—they all use oil. If your cable jacket absorbs oil, it swells. It gets soft. It cracks. Then water gets in. Then you have a short circuit.The ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 110 uses a special PVC compound. It is oil-resistant (Oil Res I). It meets standards like NFPA 79 for machinery wiring.This means you can route the cable right next to hydraulic hoses. You don’t need expensive metal conduits to protect it from every little drip. The cable jacket repels the oil. It stays hard. It keeps the moisture out. This saves you installation time and material costs.
Where should you use this cable? (Real World Scenarios)
You might ask, “Is this cable right for my specific job?” Here are the top places we see the 1119003 working perfectly:
Wind Turbine Generators (WTG)
Wind turbines twist. The nacelle turns to face the wind. The cables inside the loop need to twist thousands of times. Standard cables fail here. The ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 110 is designed for torsional applications. It handles the twisting stress in the wind turbine loop without breaking the copper strands.
Power Chains and Cable Carriers
If you have a robot arm or a moving gantry, the cable sits in a plastic or steel chain. The chain moves back and forth. This is “flexing without tensile load.” The 1119003 is rated for travel distances up to 5 meters. It can handle up to 1 million bending cycles. It is perfect for automated assembly lines.
General Industrial Machinery
- HVAC Systems: For sensors and fan motors in air handling units.
- Pumps and Motors: Connecting small motors to the control panel.
- Conveyor Belts: For sensors that detect packages.
- Machine Tools: CNC lathes and milling machines.
It works in dry or damp rooms. It handles medium mechanical loads. If you are in a factory with a concrete floor and occasional washing, this cable is safe.
Unshielded vs. Shielded: Which one do you need?
The 1119003 is unshielded. This is actually a good thing for many applications.Shielded cables have a foil or braid around the cores. This stops electromagnetic interference (EMI). But shielded cables are heavier. They are stiffer. They are harder to install in tight spaces. And they cost more.If you are running power to a motor, or a simple on/off signal to a sensor, you usually don’t need a shield. The 0.5mm² cores are twisted. This helps cancel out some noise naturally.Choose the unshielded 1119003 if:
- You want maximum flexibility.
- You are on a budget.
- The cable run is short (under 10-15 meters).
- You are not near heavy radio transmitters or welders.
If you have very sensitive analog signals (like 4-20mA over long distances), you might need a shielded version. But for 90% of standard industrial control jobs, the unshielded ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 110 is the smarter, cheaper, and easier choice.
How does it compare to cheap generic cables?
You can buy cheap cable from anywhere. But here is the difference:
- Copper Quality: Cheap cables use recycled copper with impurities. This increases resistance. The cable gets hot. LAPP uses high-purity electrolytic copper. It runs cooler.
- Stranding: Cheap cables have fewer strands. They break when you bend them. LAPP uses Class 5 stranding. It is like a rope—flexible and strong.
- Insulation: Cheap PVC cracks in the cold. The ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 110 works down to -40°C. It won’t shatter in a cold warehouse.
- Consistency: Every meter of the 1119003 is the same diameter. Cheap cable might be 4.8mm in one spot and 5.5mm in another. This messes up your cable glands and strain reliefs.
When you buy LAPP, you are buying consistency. You know exactly what you are getting. You don’t get surprises.
Installation Tips for the 1119003
To get the best life out of this cable, follow these simple rules:
- Don’t pull too hard: This cable is for fixed installation or occasional flexing. It is not for hanging in mid-air over long spans. Use a support wire or chain if the run is long.
- Respect the bend radius: Don’t kink it. The minimum bend radius is usually 4 times the outer diameter (about 20mm). If you bend it sharper than that, you damage the insulation.
- Use the right glands: Since the diameter is 5.1mm, use a cable gland rated for 5-6mm or 7-9mm (depending on the thread type). LAPP SKINTOP glands are perfect for this. They seal out dust and water.
- Color Coding: The cores are numbered (usually brown, black, and green/yellow for earth). This makes wiring up your control panel fast. You don’t need a multimeter to find the ground wire.
Why buy from us?
We are a trade-focused cable enterprise. We understand the export market. We know you need documents. We provide:
- Certificate of Origin
- Mill Test Certificates
- Commercial Invoice and Packing List
- VDE and CE Compliance Documents
We ship worldwide. Whether you need one reel for a prototype or a container for a massive project, we handle the logistics. We know how to pack the reels so they don’t get crushed in the container.The price of copper changes every day. But we offer competitive pricing. We buy directly from the factory source. We pass the savings to you. You get German engineering quality at a price that keeps your project profitable.
Ready to upgrade your wiring?
Stop dealing with cable failures. Stop fixing machines because of bad wires. Use a cable that works as hard as you do.The ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 110 3G0.5 (1119003) is in stock and ready to ship. It is the perfect blend of flexibility, oil resistance, and safety.Contact us today for a free quote. Tell us your quantity and your destination port. We will send you the best price for this premium German control cable. Let’s keep your factory running smoothly.Inquiry Now -> [Click Here to Email Us]WhatsApp/WeChat: [Your Contact Number]