OLFLEX-FD CLASSIC 810 CY 3G1.5 mm² Double Sheathed Shielded Cable – High Flexible Copper Control Wire for Drag Chains

Stop Losing Money on Broken Cables and Signal Errors

You know the feeling. Your production line stops. The robot arm freezes. The CNC machine throws an error code. You check the cabinet, and there it is—the cable has broken again. Or maybe it didn’t break, but the signal is messy. The sensor keeps giving wrong readings because of electrical noise.This happens when you use the wrong cable. Standard wires are too stiff. They snap when bent in a drag chain. They have no shield, so motor interference ruins your data. They crack when they touch oil or coolant.You need a cable that moves. You need a cable that protects the signal. You need the 3G1.5 mm² 810 CY series. It is built for the tough stuff. It bends, it twists, and it keeps the power flowing without noise. Let’s look at why this specific cable solves your headaches.

What Exactly is 3G1.5 810 CY?

This is not just a random wire. It is a specific type of high flexible control cable. The name tells you everything you need to know, but let’s break it down in plain English.The “3G1.5” Part

• 3 Cores: You get three separate copper wires inside. One is usually for live power, one for neutral, and one for ground or a control signal.
• 1.5 mm²: This is the thickness of the copper. 1.5 square millimeters is the sweet spot. It is thick enough to carry power for small motors and lights, but thin enough to stay flexible.
• G stands for “Green/Yellow,” which is the standard color for the ground wire.

The “810 CY” Part

• 810: This refers to the OLFLEX-FD CLASSIC series. These cables are designed for “Flexible Drag” (FD) applications.
• CY: This is the most important part for noise. It means the cable has a copper wire braid shield (CY = Copper Shield). This mesh of tiny copper wires wraps around the inner cores. It stops electromagnetic interference (EMI) from getting in and messing up your signals.

The “Double Sheathed” PartMost cheap cables have one black outer jacket. This one has two layers.

1. Inner Sheath: A special PVC mix that holds the cores and shield together tightly.
2. Outer Sheath: A tough, gray (RAL 7001) PVC jacket. It resists oil, water, and physical abuse.

Technical Specs You Can Trust

We don’t hide the numbers. Here is exactly what you are getting with this 3-core 1.5mm² shielded power control wire:

• Voltage Rating: 300/500 Volts. This is standard for industrial control circuits.
• Conductor: Fine-stranded bare copper. It is not a solid rod. It is made of hundreds of tiny wires twisted together. This is why it bends so easily.
• Insulation: Special PVC core insulation. It handles heat up to 70°C (or 90°C for short periods) without melting.
• Shielding: Tinned copper wire braid. The “tinned” part means the copper is coated in tin. This stops the shield from rusting if it gets wet. Coverage is usually over 85% to block almost all noise.
• Outer Jacket Material: PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride). It is flame retardant (self-extinguishing). If a fire starts, this cable won’t spread it.
• Bending Radius: This is the magic number. For fixed installation, you can bend it to 7.5 times the cable diameter. For moving in a drag chain, it is 10 times the diameter. For a 1.5mm² cable, this is very tight. It fits in small energy chains.
• Temperature Range: From -40°C to +70°C. It works in freezers and hot factories.
• Oil Resistance: It resists oils and coolants. It is not for heavy hydraulic oil, but it handles machine oils and lubricants fine.
• Standards: It meets VDE 0245/0281 and IEC 332.1. These are German and international safety standards.

Where Should You Use This Cable?

You might think, “It’s just a wire.” But in engineering, location matters. If you put a stiff wire in a moving part, it fails. If you put an unshielded wire near a motor, it fails. Here is where the 810 CY shines:

Drag Chains and Cable Carriers

This is the #1 use case. Machines that move back and forth need a drag chain cable. The 810 CY is designed to be pulled and pushed inside a plastic or steel track. It doesn’t get tired. It doesn’t kink. It lasts for millions of cycles.

• Example: A robotic arm on an assembly line.
• Example: An automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS).

CNC Machines and Machine Tools

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines vibrate. They use high-frequency signals. If the cable shield is bad, the computer thinks the tool is in a different spot than it really is. This ruins the part. The copper braid shield on the 810 CY keeps the data clean.

• Example: Connecting the spindle motor to the drive.
• Example: Sensor wiring on a lathe.

Robotics and Automation

Robots need to be light. Heavy cables slow them down. The 3G1.5 is lightweight but tough. It handles the twisting motion of a robot wrist perfectly.

• Example: Welding robot cables.
• Example: Palletizing robot control lines.

Outdoor and Wet Areas (With Care)

The outer sheath is UV resistant and moisture resistant. You can use it outside, but it is not meant to be buried directly in dirt. It needs a conduit or cable tray for direct burial.

• Example: Outdoor lighting control panels.
• Example: Wash-down stations in food processing (if the cable isn’t submerged).

Why Double Sheathed Matters

You might ask, “Why pay extra for two layers of plastic?”Single-sheathed cables are cheap. But in a factory, cheap costs more in the long run.

1. Mechanical Protection: The inner sheath cushions the shield. The outer sheath takes the abuse. If a sharp edge rubs the cable, it hits the outer jacket first. The inner shield stays safe.
2. Stripping is Easier: When you install it, you strip the outer jacket. You don’t accidentally cut the copper shield. This saves you 10 minutes per connection and prevents short circuits.
3. Chemical Barrier: The double layer slows down oil and chemicals reaching the copper. It extends the life of the cable by years.

Comparing 810 CY to Standard Cables

Let’s be honest. You can buy a generic 3-core cable from a local hardware store. But here is why the LAPP OLFLEX 810 CY is different:

If you are building a machine for a client in Europe or the USA, you cannot use generic cable. It will fail UL or CE certification. The 810 CY has the paper trail you need.

Installation Tips for Long Life

Even the best cable dies if you install it wrong. Here are 3 tips to make your 3G1.5 last forever:

1. Don’t Over-Bend It: The minimum bending radius is 10x the cable diameter for movement. If you bend it sharper than that, you stress the copper strands. They will snap inside the insulation even if the outside looks fine.
2. Fix Both Ends: In a drag chain, don’t let the cable dangle. Use cable ties (zip ties) to fix the cable to the carrier every 10-15 cm. This stops it from whipping around and getting damaged.
3. Ground the Shield Correctly: The copper braid is useless if you don’t ground it. Connect the shield wire to the earth/ground terminal on your control panel. Do this at one end only usually (the drive end) to avoid ground loops. If you ground both ends, you might get a humming noise.

Why Buy From Us?

We are a foreign trade cable factory. We know you need two things: Quality and Price.

• We use the same copper and PVC recipes as the big German brands.
• We cut out the middleman distributor markup.
• We can make custom lengths. 100 meters? 1000 meters? We cut it to size.
• We ship worldwide. DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) to your door or FOB to your forwarder.

We don’t just sell wire. We sell uptime. When you use our 810 CY 3G1.5, your machines run smoother. Your maintenance guys stop complaining about broken wires. Your clients are happy because the production never stops.

Ready to Test It?

Don’t take our word for it. Order a sample roll. Put it in your worst machine—the one that eats cables for breakfast. Run it for a week. See if it bends better. See if the signal is cleaner.Get your custom quote today. Tell us the length, the voltage, and the quantity. We will send you the best price for 3G1.5 mm² double-sheathed shielded power control wire within 24 hours.Click here to send an inquiry now. Let’s get your production line moving without stopping.