Industrial Network Cables

Industrial network cables are used in industrial applications such as automation, control and data acquisition. There are three basic types of products: bulk cables, cable assemblies, or patch cables or patch cords. Bulk cables are sold by the foot or in reels. Cable assemblies are collections of wires or cables banded into a single unit with connectors on at least one end. Patch cables or patch cords are flexible cables that are terminated at both ends with a plug. For each type of industrial network cable, product specifications include technology, industry, cable construction, cable performance, and connector configuration. For some industrial network cables, specifications include fieldbus type, SCSI standard, or Ethernet type. Approvals, certifications, and features are additional parameters to consider when selecting industrial network cables.