Stop Signal Noise and Machine Downtime Right Now
Do you have problems with your machines stopping for no reason? Is your sensor data jumping around on the screen? Do you see “ghost” signals that mess up your production count? If you are using cheap, unshielded wires in a factory, you are asking for trouble.Electric motors, welders, and heavy equipment create a lot of electrical noise. This noise travels through the air and into your cables. It acts like static on a radio. It ruins your data signals. This causes errors. It stops your assembly line. It costs you money every hour.You need a cable that fights back. You need a shield. You need the German Cable Plus 18-core 0.14mm shielded low-frequency data transmission cable 0034318 anti-interference LiYCY. This is not just a wire. It is a high-quality tool built for hard work. It keeps your signals clean. It keeps your machines running. Let’s look at why this specific cable is the best choice for your factory.
What Makes This LiYCY Cable Special?
This cable is built to a strict German standard. It is not a generic wire you find in a bargain bin. The code “LiYCY” tells you exactly what you get. It follows the DIN VDE 0281 and HD 22.4 rules.Here is the simple breakdown of the name:
- L: It is a multi-core cable. It has many wires inside one jacket.
- i: The insulation on each tiny wire is PVC plastic.
- Y: The outer jacket is also PVC plastic. This makes it tough and flexible.
- C: This is the most important part. It means “Shielded.” It has a copper mesh braid around the wires.
- Y: The shield is covered by another PVC layer for protection.
The German Cable Plus version means you get premium materials. The copper is bare and very fine. This makes the wire super flexible. You can bend it around tight corners in your control cabinets. It will not crack. It will not break.
Technical Specifications: The Numbers You Need
When you buy cable, you need exact numbers. You cannot guess. Here is the data for the specific model with Article Number 0034318. This is the 18-core version with 0.14mm² cross-section.
Physical and Weight Data
- Article Number: 0034318
- Number of Cores: 18
- Conductor Cross-Section: 0.14 mm²
- Nominal Outer Diameter: 7.3 mm
- Weight: 104 kg per kilometer (This is heavy for its size because of the copper shield)
- Copper Index: 38.00 kg/km (This tells you how much real copper is inside)
- Copper Index (Imperial): 255.30 lb per 10,000 ft
- Packaging: Standard drums or coils. We can discuss specific lengths you need.
Electrical Performance
- Test Voltage: 1.5 kV (It can handle high voltage spikes without failing)
- Max Conductor Resistance (at 20°C): 39 Ohm/km (Very low resistance means less power loss)
- Rated Voltage: 350 V (For cables up to 0.14mm²)
- Insulation Resistance: Minimum 20 MOhm x km (Electricity stays where it belongs)
- Impedance: Approx. 78 Ohm
- Capacitance: Approx. 120 pF/m (at 800 Hz)
Material and Durability
- Conductor Material: Bare copper, fine-wire stranded (Class 5 flexibility)
- Insulation Material: Special PVC (TI2 type)
- Shielding: Tinned copper wire braiding (Coverage is 80% or more)
- Outer Sheath: Grey PVC
- Flame Retardant: Yes (According to IEC 60332-1)
- Oil and Acid Resistance: The outer sheath resists oils and weak acids found in factories.
The Secret Weapon: Copper Braid Shielding
Why do you pay more for a shielded cable? Because noise is expensive.In a factory, you have Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and servo motors. They switch on and off thousands of times a second. They blast out electromagnetic waves. If your data cable is unshielded, it acts like an antenna. It picks up that noise.The LiYCY 0034318 has a tinned copper braid shield. Think of this like a cage around your wires. It catches the noise before it hits the data wires inside. The shield is connected to the ground. It dumps the noise safely into the earth.This gives you amazing Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). Your sensor signals stay true. Your computer systems get clean data. You do not get false alarms. You do not get random stops.If you have very sensitive equipment, you can also look at the LiYCY (TP) version. The “TP” means Twisted Pair. The wires are twisted together in pairs. This cancels out noise even better. But for most standard industrial uses, the standard braided shield on the 0034318 is more than enough to stop interference.
Where Can You Use This Cable?
This cable is a workhorse. You will see it everywhere in modern industry. It is perfect for low-frequency signals. Do not use it for high-speed internet or video. It is for control, not for big data video streams.Here are the best places to use this 18-core cable:
Industrial Automation and Robotics
This is the home of the LiYCY cable. Use it to connect:
- PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) to I/O modules.
- Servo motors to drives.
- Robotic arms to the control cabinet.
- Sensors (proximity, photo-electric) to the controller.
Since it has 18 cores, you can run a lot of signals in one cable. You do not need to pull five different cables. You pull one LiYCY 18-core. This saves time. It saves space in the cable tray. It looks cleaner.
Process Control and Measurement
In chemical plants or water treatment, precision matters. Use this cable for:
- Connecting pressure transmitters.
- Temperature sensors (thermocouples).
- Flow meters.
- Scales and weighing systems.
The PVC jacket protects against moisture and humidity. The shield protects against the noise from pumps and mixers.
Machine Tools and CNC
CNC machines vibrate. They move. A stiff cable will break. This LiYCY cable is flexible. It uses fine-stranded copper (Class 5). It bends easily. It handles dynamic movement (moving parts) as long as there is no heavy pulling force. It is great for:
- CNC lathe control panels.
- Milling machine wiring.
- Injection molding machine sensors.
Computer and Office Systems (Industrial Grade)
You can use it in dirty environments where regular computer cable fails. Use it in:
- Server rooms in factories (not clean rooms, but dusty floors).
- Security camera systems (if using the cores for power and control).
- Building management systems (HVAC control).
Installation: How to Handle It
You do not need a PhD to install this cable. But you need to follow some rules to keep the shield working.Temperature Range:
- Fixed installation: You can use it from -40°C to +80°C. It handles cold freezers and hot factory floors.
- Flexing (moving): If the cable moves, keep it between -5°C and +50°C.
Bending Radius:Do not bend it too sharp! If you kink the cable, you break the shield.
- Fixed: Do not bend tighter than 4 times the diameter (about 29mm).
- Flexing: Do not bend tighter than 7.5 times the diameter (about 55mm).
Grounding the Shield:This is critical. The shield only works if you ground it. Connect the drain wire (the little wire sticking out from the braid) to the ground terminal. Do this at both ends if you have high-frequency noise. Do it at one end if you have ground loop issues (to avoid hum). For most industrial controls, grounding at the control cabinet end is standard.Outdoor Use:Be careful. The PVC sheath is good, but it is not UV resistant for long-term sun exposure. If you put this cable outside in the sun, the grey jacket will crack after a year or two. Use it indoors or in conduit outdoors.
Why Buy From Us?
We are a factory. We make these cables. We know the copper price. We know the extrusion process. We do not just resell.When you buy the German Cable Plus 18-core 0.14mm shielded low-frequency data transmission cable 0034318, you get:
- Real Copper: We do not use Copper Clad Aluminum (CCA). You get 100% bare copper conductors. This means better conductivity and longer life.
- Strict Tolerances: The diameter is 7.3mm. Not 7.0mm, not 7.5mm. It fits your cable glands perfectly.
- Color Coding: We use DIN 47100 colors. You get black, white, brown, red, green, yellow, blue, etc. You can trace a wire easily.
- Flame Retardant: If a fire starts, this cable does not spread the flame. It is self-extinguishing. This keeps your building safe.
- Custom Lengths: Need 500 meters? 1000 meters? We can cut it to your exact need. We can put it on drums or coils.
Compare: LiYCY vs LiYY vs Unshielded
Why not just buy the cheaper LiYY cable?
- LiYY: No shield. It is cheaper. It is lighter. But if you put it near a motor, your data will be garbage. Use LiYY only in clean, quiet rooms.
- LiYCY: Has the shield. It is heavier (104 kg/km vs 70 kg/km for similar LiYY). It costs more. But it works in noisy factories.
Why not buy LiYCY (TP)?
- LiYCY (TP): Has twisted pairs. It stops “crosstalk” (wires talking to each other inside the cable). It is better for very high-precision analog signals.
- Standard LiYCY: The cores are parallel. It is fine for digital on/off signals (0V and 24V). It is usually cheaper than TP.
For a standard 18-core application like a PLC I/O block, the standard 0034318 is the perfect balance of price and performance.
Get Your Quote Today
You have a project. You need cable. You need it to work the first time. You cannot afford to buy cheap wire and replace it in six months.We have the UNITRONIC® LiYCY 18-core 0.14mm² in stock or in production. We can ship it to your port. We can handle the customs paperwork.Tell us what you need:
- Quantity (meters or kilometers)
- Packaging preference (drums or coils)
- Destination port
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