Stop Worrying About Cable Failure in Harsh Environments
You have a big problem. Your machines are running hard. The cables inside them are moving, twisting, and getting covered in oil. Cheap cables crack. They break down. They stop your production line. You need a cable that does not quit. You need a cable that bends, resists oil, and lasts for years. This is why you need the ÖLFLEX CLASSIC 110 7G1. It is not just a wire. It is a tough, flexible, and reliable power and control cable. It is built for the real world. It handles dirt, oil, and constant movement. If you are tired of replacing cables every few months, this is the fix. It is a German-engineered solution. It works in cold freezers and hot engine rooms. It is the standard for industrial machinery. Let us look at why this specific cable is the best choice for your business.
What Exactly is ÖLFLEX CLASSIC 110 7G1?
This is a specific part number: 1119207. It is a multi-core cable. It has 7 separate copper wires inside one outer jacket. Each wire has a cross-section of 1 square millimeter (1mm²). The “G” in the name stands for flexible stranding. This means the copper is not a solid stick. It is made of many tiny wires twisted together. This makes the cable very flexible. You can bend it and move it without breaking the copper.The “CLASSIC 110” is the series name. It is the most popular series from LAPP. It is a PVC control cable. PVC stands for Polyvinyl Chloride. It is a strong plastic jacket. This jacket is special. It is oil-resistant. It is also flame-retardant. This cable is VDE registered. VDE is a German safety standard. If a cable has VDE, you know it is safe. It is tested for high voltage and tough conditions. This cable is rated for 300/500 Volts. This is the standard for most industrial control systems.
Technical Specifications You Need to Know
Here are the hard facts. You need these numbers for your engineering team.
- Part Number: 1119207 (also known as L-1119207)
- Cores: 7
- Conductor Size: 1 mm² (18 AWG equivalent)
- Stranding Class: Class 5 (Very flexible, fine wire)
- Material: Bare Copper (Cu)
- Insulation: PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
- Sheath Color: Gray (RAL 7001) or Black (RAL 9005) options available
- Outer Diameter: 8.0 mm (approx. 0.31 inches)
- Weight: Approx. 126 kg/km
- Voltage Rating: U0/U = 300/500 V
- Test Voltage: 4000 V
- Temperature Range (Fixed): -40°C to +80°C
- Temperature Range (Moving): -5°C to +70°C
- Bend Radius: 4 x cable diameter (approx. 32 mm)
- Certifications: VDE, HAR, CE, EAC, Fire resistant IEC 60332-1-2
- Oil Resistance: Yes (DIN EN 50290-2-22)
- Shielding: Unshielded (No foil or braid)
Where Can You Use This Cable?
This cable is everywhere. It is used in almost every type of industry. You will find it in factory automation. It connects motors to control panels. It is used in conveyor belts. It works in assembly lines. If a machine part moves, this cable can move with it.It is great for wind power. Wind turbines twist and turn all day. This cable handles that torsion (twisting) very well. It is also used in solar power systems. It connects the solar panels to the inverters.You can use it in food and beverage factories. The PVC jacket is safe and easy to clean. It is also used in sewage plants and composting plants. These places are wet and dirty. The cable resists water and chemicals.It is perfect for construction machinery. Excavators and cranes use this cable. It is also in agricultural equipment. Tractors and harvesters need tough cables. Even stage technology uses it. It powers the lights and motors on moving stages. It is a true all-rounder.
Why is “Oil Resistant” So Important?
Oil kills normal cables. In a factory, hydraulic oil leaks. In a garage, there is grease. Normal PVC gets soft when it touches oil. It swells up. It cracks. Then the copper wire shows. This causes short circuits. It can start a fire.The ÖLFLEX CLASSIC 110 7G1 is different. The outer jacket is made with a special mix of PVC. This mix does not absorb oil. The oil slides off. The jacket stays hard and strong. This is why it is called “oil-resistant.” It meets the standard DIN EN 50290-2-22. This is a strict test. The cable must survive in oil for a long time. If you buy this cable, you do not have to worry about oil leaks ruining your wires. It saves you money on repairs. It keeps your factory safe.
Flexibility and Torsion: The Movement Advantage
Solid wire is bad for moving parts. If you bend a solid wire back and forth, it snaps. This cable uses Class 5 stranding. The copper inside is like a rope. It is made of many tiny threads. You can bend it thousands of times. It does not break.This is vital for “power chains.” A power chain is a plastic track that holds cables. The chain moves back and forth. The cables inside rub against each other. They rub against the track. This cable has a smooth jacket. It slides easily. It does not get stuck.It is also good for torsion. Torsion means twisting. Imagine a robot arm turning around. The cable twists. A bad cable will kink. A good cable like the 1119207 handles the twist. It is designed for the loop in wind turbine generators. It can handle the constant turning of the blades. If you have a moving part, you need this flexibility.
Safety First: Flame Retardant and VDE Certified
Safety is not a joke. If a cable catches fire, it spreads fast. It creates toxic smoke. This cable is flame-retardant. It meets the standard IEC 60332-1-2. If you hold a flame to it, it does not keep burning when you remove the flame. It self-extinguishes.It also has low smoke density. If it does burn, it makes very little smoke. This is important for tunnels and buildings. People can see to escape. The smoke gases are also low toxicity. This is required by many building codes.The VDE certification is the gold standard in Europe. VDE tests the cable for electrical safety. They test the insulation. They test the voltage. They test the flexibility. If you see the VDE mark, you know the product is real. It is not a cheap fake. It is tested and approved. This is crucial for your insurance. If you use non-certified cable and there is a fire, your insurance might not pay. Use VDE cable. Be safe.
Chemical Resistance and Durability
Factories are dirty places. There are cleaning chemicals. There are acids. There are alkalis. Normal cables rot in these conditions. The insulation turns to mush.The PVC used in ÖLFLEX CLASSIC 110 is chemically resistant. It fights off these attacks. It is also resistant to hydrolysis. Hydrolysis is when water breaks down the material. This cable ignores water. It is perfect for wet areas. You can wash it down with high-pressure water. The cable does not care.It is also tough against physical damage. The jacket is hard to cut. It resists abrasion. If it drags on the floor, it does not wear out quickly. This makes it last a long time. You buy it once. You forget about it for years. This is “fit and forget” technology.
Installation Tips: Making it Easy
Installing this cable is simple. You do not need special tools. Because it is flexible, you can route it through tight spaces. You can push it through cable chains easily.Remember the bend radius. Do not bend it too sharp. The minimum bend radius is 4 times the diameter. The diameter is 8mm. So, do not bend it tighter than 32mm (about 1.25 inches). If you bend it sharper, you damage the copper strands.You can strip the ends easily with a standard wire stripper. The insulation cuts clean. The cores are numbered. This helps your electricians. They can see which wire is which. There is also a green/yellow wire for ground. This makes wiring the control panel fast. You save labor time. Labor is expensive. This cable helps you save money on labor.
Why Buy This Specific Part (1119207)?
You might ask, “Why not a cheaper cable?” Cheap cables fail. They cause downtime. Downtime costs more than the cable. A machine stopped for one hour can cost thousands of dollars. This cable prevents that.Part number 1119207 is a stock item. It is always available. You can buy 100 meters or 10,000 meters. We can cut it to length. You do not have to buy a full drum if you do not need it.It is a global standard. If you export your machinery to Europe or the USA, this cable is accepted everywhere. It has the UL and CSA equivalents. It fits all standard glands and connectors. You do not need special parts to fit it.It is eco-friendly. It is RoHS compliant. It does not have heavy metals like lead or cadmium. This is important for selling to the EU market.
Get the Best Price for Your Project
We are a factory. We know cables. We know you need quality at a good price. The ÖLFLEX CLASSIC 110 7G1 is in stock now. We can ship it to you fast. We offer bulk discounts. The more you buy, the cheaper it gets.We can provide the Certificate of Conformity. We can provide the test reports. We support your business. Do not settle for low-quality copies. Get the real German-engineered cable.Your machines deserve the best. Your clients deserve reliability. Stop having cable problems today.Contact us now for a free quote. Send us your required length and destination. We will reply with the best price within 24 hours. Let’s do business.