Stop Worrying About Signal Noise and Downtime
You run a factory or a facility. You know the pain. One minute, everything runs smooth. The next, a sensor glitches, a motor stutters, or the control panel shows an error. You check the machine, but the machine is fine. The problem is the cable. Cheap cables pick up noise from other equipment. They act like antennas for electromagnetic interference (EMI). This noise corrupts your data. It stops production. It costs you money in lost time and wasted material.You need a cable that fights back. You need a cable that blocks the noise. You also need to see what is happening inside. A black cable hides damage. A transparent cable lets you see cracks or wear before they cause a fire or a short circuit. You need something strong, flexible, and reliable. You need the LAPP ÖLFLEX CLASSIC 110 CY 5-core 1.5mm² shielded cable. It is not just a wire. It is a shield for your signals.
What Is This Cable Exactly?
This is a power and control cable from LAPP, a top German brand. The specific model is ÖLFLEX CLASSIC 110 CY. The “CY” stands for the transparent outer sheath and the copper braid shield. It has 5 cores. Each core is 1.5 square millimeters in size. This size is perfect for control signals and low-voltage power.The “5G1.5” marking means 5 cores (G) of 1.5mm². The “G” usually means a green/yellow protective earth wire is included. The cable is shielded. This means it has a metal mesh inside. This mesh stops outside noise from messing up the signals inside the wires. The outer jacket is clear PVC. You can see the colored cores inside. This helps with installation and inspection. It is flexible, so it moves with the machine. It does not crack when it bends.
Technical Specs You Need to Know
Here are the hard numbers. We do not hide anything. You need these to know if it fits your project.Electrical Specs:
- Voltage: Rated 300/500 Volts. This is standard for industrial control.
- Test Voltage: 4000 Volts. It can handle high spikes without breaking.
- Conductor: Bare copper. It is not aluminum. Copper conducts better and lasts longer.
- Stranding: Class 5 flexible stranding. This means many thin wires twisted together. It makes the cable very flexible.
- Shield: Tinned copper braid. The tin stops the copper from rusting.
Physical Specs:
- Core Count: 5 Cores.
- Cross Section: 1.5 mm².
- Outer Diameter: 8.9 mm. It is slim for a shielded cable.
- Weight: About 136 kg per km. It is light enough to pull easily.
- Insulation: PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride).
- Sheath: Transparent PVC.
- Temperature: Fixed from -40°C to +80°C.
Performance Specs:
- Bending Radius: For fixed wiring, it is 6 times the diameter (about 53mm). For moving, it is 20 times (about 178mm). Do not bend it tighter than this, or you will damage the shield.
- Screening: High coverage. It blocks almost all interference.
- Standards: VDE certified. This is a strict German safety standard. It also has CE, EAC, and UKCA marks.
Why The “Transparent” Sheath Matters
Most cables are black. Black hides everything. If a cable gets pinched, cut, or chewed by a rodent, you cannot see it. You have to guess where the fault is. This wastes hours of troubleshooting.The ÖLFLEX CLASSIC 110 CY has a transparent outer sheath. This is a game-changer. You can see the cores inside. The cores have numbers printed on them. You can see if the insulation is damaged. You can see if the shield is broken.This is great for HVAC systems, lighting rigs, and visible machinery. It looks clean and professional. But it is also a safety tool. If the cable gets hot, you might see bubbles or discoloration before it fails. It helps you catch problems early. It saves you from tearing down a whole wall just to find one bad wire.
The Shield: Your Anti-Interference Guard
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) is everywhere. Motors, welders, and fluorescent lights create magnetic fields. These fields induce voltage in your cables. This creates “ghost” signals. Your PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) gets confused. It might stop a conveyor belt for no reason.This cable has a tinned copper braid shield. It acts like a Faraday cage. It catches the noise on the outside and grounds it. The clean signal travels safely inside the insulated cores.This is critical for:
- Data transmission: If you send data over this cable, you need zero packet loss.
- Sensor wiring: Sensors are sensitive. Noise gives false readings.
- Audio/Visual: No hum or buzz in the signal.
The transfer impedance is low (max 250 Ω/km at 30 MHz). In simple terms, this means it is very good at blocking high-frequency noise.
Where Should You Use This Cable?
You can use this cable almost anywhere, but it shines in tough spots.Industrial Machinery:Use it for CNC machines, robot arms, and assembly lines. These places have lots of motors moving. The cable needs to flex millions of times. The PVC insulation resists oil and grease. It does not get sticky or melt if it touches a machine surface.EMC-Sensitive Environments:Hospitals, data centers, and broadcast studios need clean power and signals. Use the CY version here. The shield stops your equipment from interfering with sensitive medical or IT gear.HVAC and Building Systems:For fans, pumps, and smart building controls. The transparent jacket looks good in ceilings. It is also flame retardant (IEC 60332-1-2). If there is a fire, it does not spread the flame easily.Outdoor and Wet Areas:The PVC sheath is water-resistant. It is not meant for direct burial in dirt without a pipe, but it handles rain and humidity well. The copper is tinned, so it resists corrosion.
How Does It Compare to Standard Black Cables?
Let’s compare the ÖLFLEX CLASSIC 110 CY to a standard ÖLFLEX CLASSIC 110 (black version).
- Shielding: The standard 110 might not have a shield. The CY version always has a shield. If you need anti-interference, you must buy the CY.
- Jacket: Standard is opaque black. CY is transparent. The CY jacket is slightly tougher to resist scratching during installation.
- Price: The CY version costs more because of the copper braid and the special transparent PVC compound. But the cost of downtime is higher. Paying more for reliability saves money later.
- Diameter: The CY version is slightly thicker (8.9mm) than the unshielded version (about 8.1mm) because of the braid inside. Check your cable glands!
Installation Tips for Long Life
Install this right, and it will last 20 years. Install it wrong, and it fails in a week.
- Check the Bending Radius: Do not kink it. The minimum bend is 6x the diameter for fixed wires. If the cable moves, give it 20x the space. If you bend it too tight, you break the copper braid. Once the braid breaks, the shield is useless.
- Strip Carefully: When you strip the jacket, do not nick the copper braid. If you cut the braid, you create a gap for noise to get in. Use the right stripping tool.
- Ground the Shield: This is the most important step. You must connect the tinned copper braid to a ground point. If you do not ground it, the shield becomes a big antenna. It will actually make the noise worse. Connect it to the earth terminal on both sides for high frequency, or one side for low frequency, depending on your engineer’s advice.
- Use Cable Glands: Use EMC-certified cable glands. This keeps the shield connected all the way to the metal enclosure.
- Don’t Pull Too Hard: The tensile strength is good, but don’t yank it. Use a lubricant if pulling through long pipes.
Why Buy From Us?
We are a cable factory and trading company. We know cables. We do not just sell boxes. We sell solutions.
- We have stock: We keep popular lengths in stock. We can ship fast.
- We cut to length: Need 500 meters? We cut it from a reel. You do not get a tangled mess.
- We know the specs: If you ask about “5G 1.5 cable LAPP 5-core 1.5 square millimeter shielded copper core anti-interference control cable CY110 transparent,” we know exactly what you mean. We do not confuse it with other models.
- Price: We give you the factory price. We beat the big distributors.
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Do not let signal noise stop your production line. Do not guess where the cable is broken. Use a cable you can see and trust.The LAPP ÖLFLEX CLASSIC 110 CY 5G1.5 is the best choice for reliable, interference-free control. It is flexible, strong, and transparent. It meets all the VDE and safety standards.Ready to order?Send us an email. Tell us how many meters you need. Ask for the “1135305” part number. We will send you a quote in 12 hours. If you need a different core count or size, we have those too. Check our catalog for 3-core, 4-core, or larger sizes up to 50 cores.Click “Request for Quote” now. Let’s get your machines running smoothly.