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ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 110 5G16 Oil Resistant Control Cable – 5 Core 16mm² PVC German Engineering

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The Real Problem with Cables in Your Factory

Let’s be honest. You have a big project. You are installing cables in a factory, an air-conditioning system, or maybe a power station. Everything runs smooth for a few months. Then, disaster strikes. The cables start to crack. The outer skin gets brittle. Oil from the machines leaks onto the wire. The plastic swells up and falls off. Now you have a short circuit. Your machines stop. You lose money every minute the line is down.This happens because you used a cheap cable that is not really oil-resistant. Standard PVC cables hate oil. Oil eats them. It makes the insulation soft and sticky. It ruins the shield. But you need a cable that survives in tough places. You need a cable that handles lubricants, cooling fluids, and cleaning chemicals without failing. You need the ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 110 5G16 from LAPP. It is built for exactly these dirty, oily, and demanding jobs.

What Makes ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 110 5G16 Special?

This is not just a generic wire. This is a German-engineered power and control cable. LAPP invented the first industrial control cable decades ago. They know what they are doing. The “5G16” part tells you exactly what it is. It has 5 cores. Each core is 16 square millimeters (16mm²) in size. That is a thick, strong wire. It can carry a lot of power and control signals at the same time.The “CLASSIC 110” series is famous for one thing: it saves space. LAPP designed it with thinner walls. But do not worry, it is still tough. It passes a 4000-volt test. That is huge safety margin for a cable rated at 1000 volts. It is like a car that can drive 400 km/h but you only drive it at 100 km/h. It is super safe.

Technical Specs You Need to Know

Let’s look at the numbers. No fluff, just facts.

  • Product Name: ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 110
  • Item Number Reference: Similar to 1119625 (2m version)
  • Cores: 5 G (5 cores, including a protective earth ground)
  • Conductor Size: 16 mm²
  • Voltage Rating: U0/U = 300/500 Volt (or 600/1000 V in some setups)
  • Test Voltage: 4000 Volt AC. This proves the insulation is solid.
  • Conductor Material: Bare copper, fine-wired (Class 5). This means it is flexible, not a stiff rod.
  • Sheath Material: PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride). But this is special PVC.
  • Color: Black (RAL 9005) with white numbers and a green/yellow ground wire.
  • Certifications: VDE registered, HAR approved, UL listed.
Why “Class 5” Copper Matters

You see “Class 5” in the specs. What does that mean? It means the copper inside is made of many tiny thin wires twisted together. It is not one solid chunk. This makes the cable very flexible. You can bend it around corners in a control cabinet without breaking it. If you use solid wire (Class 1), it snaps if you move it too much. For 16mm² wires, flexibility is a must.

The “Oil Resistant” Secret

Here is the truth about oil resistance. Most PVC cables burn or melt when they touch oil. So, how is this one different? LAPP uses a special recipe. They add chemical additives to the PVC sheath. These additives stop the oil from reacting with the plastic.When a cable touches oil, two bad things usually happen. The plastic swells up like a sponge. Or it gets hard and cracks. This cable does neither. It stays the same size and stays soft. You can see this on the outside. LAPP puts a little oil drum pictogram on the jacket. If you see that drum, you know it is safe for oily environments.This cable meets the DIN EN 50290-2-22 standard. That is a strict German test. They soak the cable in hot oil for a long time. If it passes, it gets the stamp. This is why you see it used in:

  • CNC machining centers (where coolant splashes everywhere)
  • Composting plants (wet and chemical-heavy)
  • Chemical industry factories
  • Food and beverage processing (where they use oils and cleaning sprays)

Where Can You Use This Cable?

You can put this wire almost anywhere, but it shines in three specific areas.

Industrial Machinery and Plant Engineering

This is the home of the 5G16. Think about a big conveyor belt system. It needs power to run the motor (that’s the big cores) and it needs signals to tell the robot arm where to go (that’s the smaller cores). This one cable does both. It handles the mechanical stress of the machine moving. It handles the heat. It handles the oil leaking from the gearbox.

Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

HVAC systems vibrate. They get hot. They get cold. And they often have oil in the compressors. If you use a cheap cable in an air handler, the insulation cracks from the vibration. Then water gets in. Boom. Short circuit. The ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 110 is cold-resistant down to -40°C for fixed installation. It handles the temperature swings perfectly.

Stage Technology and Events

This sounds weird, but it is true. Concert stages use huge motors to lift speakers and lights. These motors use oil. The cables are dragged across the floor. They get stepped on. They need to be flexible and tough. This cable is flame-retardant too (IEC 60332-1-2). If a spark hits it, it does not spread the fire. That is a safety requirement for public buildings like airports and stadiums.

Installation and Bending Rules

Do not just yank this cable. It is strong, but you need to treat it right.Bending Radius:This is the most important rule. Do not bend it too sharp.

  • Fixed installation: You can bend it to 4 times the cable diameter.
  • Occasional flexing: If you move it, bend it to 15 times the diameter.
  • Drag chains: If you put it in a chain that moves back and forth, keep the bend to 20 times the diameter.

Since this is a 16mm² cable, it is thick. The diameter is roughly 14-15mm. So, for a fixed bend, you need about 60mm of space. If you bend it sharper than that, you damage the copper strands inside.Flexing Life:LAPP tests these cables. They put them in a drag chain and move them back and forth. This cable is tested for up to 1 million cycles. But there is a catch. The travel path must be short. Maximum 5 meters. If you are pulling it across a 100-meter field, this is the wrong cable. This is for machine loops, not long-distance runs.

Why Buy LAPP (ÖLFLEX®)?

You might find cheaper cables from other brands. But LAPP is different. They test everything.

  • The Test Center: LAPP has a lab that is certified by UL. They test their own products. They do not just trust the factory; they verify it.
  • Global Reach: They make this cable in Germany, but also in the USA, China, and other places. The quality is the same everywhere. If you buy from LAPP China, you get German standards.
  • System Solutions: LAPP does not just sell wire. They sell cable glands (SKINTOP®). If you buy an oil-resistant cable, you must use an oil-resistant gland. If you use a cheap plastic gland, the oil will eat the gland, and the cable will fall out. LAPP makes sure the whole system works together.

Quality and Safety Standards

Safety is not a joke. This cable has the marks to prove it works.

  • VDE Certification: This is the German standard for electrical safety. It means the cable won’t shock people or start fires.
  • UL/CSA Listed: If you are exporting to North America, you need this. It meets the US safety codes.
  • Flame Retardant: It passes IEC 60332-1-2. This means if there is a fire, the cable stops burning when the flame is removed. It does not keep the fire going.
  • Halogen-Free: Wait, is it halogen-free? The standard CLASSIC 110 is PVC. PVC contains halogens (chlorine). However, it is still safe because it meets low smoke requirements. If you need 100% halogen-free for a subway tunnel, you would look at a different LAPP series like ÖLFLEX® TRAIN. But for 99% of factories, this PVC mix is perfect because it is tough and oil-resistant.

Summary: The Best Choice for Heavy Duty Control

You need a 5-core 16mm² cable. You need it to resist oil. You need it to be flexible. You need it to pass inspection.The ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 110 5G16 checks every box.

  1. It is strong: 4000V test voltage.
  2. It is tough: Special PVC resists oil, coolant, and chemicals.
  3. It is flexible: Fine-wired copper (Class 5) makes it easy to route.
  4. It is safe: VDE and UL certified, flame retardant.
  5. It is proven: Used in wind power, photovoltaics, and stage tech worldwide.

Do not risk your project with a cable that will crack in six months. Use the cable that engineers trust. Use the cable that saves space and money.Ready to get the best price for your project?We have direct access to LAPP’s global stock. Whether you need 100 meters or 10 kilometers, we can supply the ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 110 5G16 with the correct certifications for your country. Send us your inquiry today. Tell us the length, the quantity, and your port destination. We will send you a competitive quote within 24 hours. Don’t wait until your machines stop working. Contact us now.