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Conductor Details
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Material:
- Copper: Preferred for its high conductivity and flexibility. Options include bare copper and tinned copper for enhanced corrosion resistance.
- Aluminum: Sometimes used for cost considerations, though less common in control cables due to its lower conductivity and mechanical properties.
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Conductor Size:
- AWG: American Wire Gauge is used for defining wire sizes. Common sizes range from 22 AWG for low-current signals to 10 AWG for higher currents.
- Cross-Sectional Area: Measured in mm², it specifies the wire’s carrying capacity. Typical sizes range from 0.5 mm² to 6 mm² for control cables.
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Stranding Configuration:
- Class 1: Solid conductors for fixed installations.
- Class 2: Stranded conductors for flexibility in applications requiring bending.
- Class 5 or 6: Fine-stranded conductors for high flexibility in movable or portable applications.