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Industrial Solutions

Cables for Industrial Automation

Molex Industrial Automation cables are designed to address challenges in automation and process control connectivity, provide machine builders and system integrators with flexible capabilities for a broad range of applications, and ensure reliable high-speed operation in rugged environments.

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Features and Benefits

Optimizing connectivity for industrial automation and process control systems requires rugged and versatile cables designed for durability in harsh environments. Molex manufactures cables for industrial automation that are custom-engineered to meet specific customer needs and conform to the most stringent manufacturer standards. These cables support a variety of applications, from signal and control communications with servos, motors and other devices to Ethernet and hybrid cables. They are designed to meet certification requirements in a variety of regions and achieve consistent performance in harsh conditions subject to high temperatures, vibration and water or chemical exposure.

Signal and Control Cables

Molex manufactures shielded and unshielded signal and control cables sheathed in PVC or halogen-free PUR, offering chemical resistance to oils and industrial fluids as well as flame retardant properties. These cables are designed for fixed or moveable environments, including reduced radius bending applications. Products are UL/CSA, UKCA, CE and RoHS certified and conform to DESINA standards.

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Servo and Motor Cables

Molex servo and servo hybrid motor cables for power and control are built to conform to the most stringent manufacturer standards. Developed for movable or chain environments and reduced bending radius applications, these cables offer a PVC or halogen-free PUR outer sheath that is flame retardant and has chemical resistance to oils and industrial fluids.

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Encoder and Resolver Cables

Feedback encoder and resolver cables from Molex provide a high-quality signal and meet high-performance manufacturer requirements. Feedback cables are designed for movable or chain applications, feature a PVC or halogen-free PUR outer sheath, are suited for reduced bending radius applications, are flame retardant, and offer chemical resistance to oils and industrial fluids. Products are UL/CSA, UKCA, CE and RoHS certified and meet DESINA standards. 

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Industrial Ethernet Cables

Industrial Ethernet cables from Molex are designed specifically for industrial applications and are usable with FastConnect technology. These cables meet protocols including EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET and more. Cables offer dynamic bandwidth adjustment with 10/100 Mbps, 1 Gbps up to a current 10 Gbps and data transmission frequencies up to 600 MHz. The design features a PVC or halogen-free PUR outer sheath for movable applications and is chemically resistant to oils and industrial fluids as well as flame retardant. Products are UL/CSA, UKCA, CE and RoHS certified and meet DESINA standards. 

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OEM Hybrid Cables

OEM hybrid cables from Molex are custom engineered to meet specific customer needs. Capabilities are focused on movable use; PVC, special TPE or halogen-free PUR outer sheath; operating temperatures from -50 to +150°C; operating voltages up to 1,000V; and chemical resistance to oils and industrial fluids; and flame-retardant properties. Special designs suitable for torsion, drag chain, spiraling, lifting and many more applications are available. 

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Certifications

Molex industrial automation cables meet stringent certification requirements in a variety of regions and achieve consistent performance in harsh environments due to our precision manufacturing and testing capabilities. Cables conform to DESINA standards and Industrial Ethernet products meet standards including EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP and PROFINET. 

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Production equipment

  • Cross sections up to 16mm2 (6 AWG) available
  • Max. outer diameter 30.00mm (1.1 inches)
  • Nine extrusion lines for primary (core) insulation and jacketing, including an insulation extruder dedicated to Industrial Ethernet Cat5/6/7
  • Nine back torsion cabling machines and three torsion cabling machines, including two back torsion assembly machines dedicated to Industrial Ethernet Cat5/6/7
  • 62 carrier braiders (8, 16 and 24 spools)
  • Seven copper stranding machines

Testing equipment

  • Flame test
  • Plastic material analysis
  • Scrape abrasion test
  • Strip ability force test
  • Dynamic/flexing test
  • “Tick-tock” test
  • Bending test
  • Torsion test
  • Drag chain tests
  • Programmable LCR bridge
  • Network cable certification analyzer

Cable materials
Conductor material options

  • Bare or tinned Copper
  • Copper-clad Steel
  • Alloys

Insulation/jacket material options

  • PVC
  • Solid and foam polyethylene (LD, MD, HD)
  • Solid and foam polypropylene
  • TPE-E (“Hytrel”)
  • TPE-U (Polyurethane)
  • XLPE (cross-linked polyethylene)
  • XLPO (cross-linked rubbers)
  • TPE-O (“Santoprene”)
  • LS0H (Low smoke zero halogen
  • LS0H (Low smoke zero halogen)
  • WSOR (Weld Slag and Oil-Resistant)

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Industrial customers require rugged, versatile and customized cables that support power, signal and data connectivity across complex networks in demanding environments. Molex designs and manufactures some of the most advanced industrial cables in the world, meeting precise needs for size, strength, flexibility, utility and environmental tolerances. Learn more about the variety and capabilities of Molex industrial cable solutions.