Classification of cable harness

Cable is an electrical connection component used to transmit electrical energy, and is widely used in electrical equipment. Cables can be classified according to different characteristics. The following describes the classification of cables.

※ Classification by material

Cables can be divided into insulated cables, heating cables, metal sheathed cables  according to different materials.

①Insulated cable

Insulated cable is a cable composed of conductors and insulators, mainly used to supply electrical power, communication and computer signals and other electrical equipment connection. It can also be divided into conventional insulated cables, high-temperature insulated cables, oil-resistant insulated cables and gasoline-resistant insulated cables.

②Heating cable

The heating cable is a cable composed of hot wires and insulators, which is used for temperature control. Compared with conventional cables, it can respond to changes in ambient temperature to achieve temperature control. Generally, heating cables can be divided into non-heat-resistant heating cables and heat-resistant heating cables.

③A metal-sheathed cable is a cable consisting of a cable conductor and an outer sheath. It uses polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyurethane (PU), rubber (RUB) and other as sheathing, which can effectively protect the conductor and avoid the influence of external factors on the conductor. In general, metal-sheathed cables can be divided into soft metal-sheathed cables and hard metal-sheathed cables.

※Classification by use

Cables can also be divided into power cables, instrument cables, communication cables, automatic control cables and protection cables according to different uses.

1.Power cables

Power cable is a kind of cable used to supply power, mainly used to connect power equipment, such as generators, transformers, switch gear, etc. The common materials of power cables are copper, aluminum, aluminum alloy and tin, and they can choose the right cable according to the needs of customers.

2. Instrument cable

Instrument cable is a kind of cable used to measure, control and monitor various electrical equipment, which is composed of wires and special insulators, shields and shields. The structure of instrument cables is usually more complex, and special cables can be designed according to customer requirements.

3. Communication cables

A communication cable is a type of cable used to transmit data signals, usually consisting of multiple cores and signals

A shielding layer, an insulator and a jacket are composed. Its main feature is high signal-to-noise ratio, can

Effectively resist external interference to ensure the stability and reliability of data transmission.

4. Automatic control cable

Automatic control cable is a type of cable used to automatically control and test electrical equipment, usually consisting of an insulator, wiring, shielding layer and jacket. Its advantages are good media performance, excellent impact resistance, reliable transmission performance, and can effectively help the control system to achieve high-precision control and monitoring.

5. Protect cables

Protection cable is used to prevent the influence of external factors of the cable, it is characterized by good wear resistance, good corrosion resistance, can effectively protect electrical components from adverse environmental factors. In summary, cables can be classified according to different characteristics and are widely used in the connection between electrical equipment. The correct selection and use of cables can effectively improve the performance of electrical equipment, extend the service life and reduce the failure rate. Therefore, the process from the purchase of cables to installation and commissioning should be guided by professional engineers to ensure safety and reliability.