Application And Transmission Use
Industrial Ethernet cables for factory automation, machine networks, sensors, robotics and industrial communication systems.
- Factory automation
- Robotics
- Machine networks
- Industrial Ethernet
- Sensors and controls
Data and automation cable
Industrial Ethernet Cables
Industrial Ethernet cables for factory automation, machine networks, sensors, robotics and industrial communication systems.
Cable construction
Industrial Ethernet Cables
Technical reference for cable construction, sheath finish, screening and cross-section review.
Cable Construction
- Twisted pair conductors
- Foil screen
- Braid screen options
- PUR, PVC or LSZH jacket
- Drag chain options
Standards And Protocol References
- IEC 61158
- IEC 61784
- TIA/EIA Ethernet categories
- UL 758
Product Selection Data
| Categories | Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A and customer-specified |
|---|---|
| Shielding | SF/UTP, S/FTP or equivalent constructions |
| Jacket | PUR, PVC, PE or LSZH |
| Flexibility | Fixed, flexible or continuous flex options |
| Protocols | Profinet, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, Modbus TCP and industrial Ethernet cable types |
| Core design | 2-pair or 4-pair twisted-pair constructions |
| Environment | Oil resistant, UV resistant, drag-chain and washdown options |
| Connector support | Bulk cable for RJ45, M12 and customer-specified assemblies |
Find The Exact Cable Size
Open a cable construction page, then select the voltage, conductor material, core layout and cross-section row that matches your enquiry. Each row opens a cable specification sheet for quote preparation.
Protocol, Pair And Shielding Cable Types
Data cable selection should compare pair count, impedance, capacitance, shielding, jacket material and installation environment.
PROFINET Type A Cat5e SF/UTP PVC Static Cable
PROFINET Type A Cat5e SF/UTP PVC Static Cable is an industrial Ethernet cable construction for fixed automation networks, plc cabinets, machine wiring applications, with Cat5e, 100 MHz, aluminium foil plus tinned copper braid and green pvc jacket.
View technical data →PROFINET Type B Cat5e SF/UTP PUR Flexible Cable
PROFINET Type B Cat5e SF/UTP PUR Flexible Cable is an industrial Ethernet cable construction for machine networks, robotics cells, flexible automation links applications, with Cat5e, 100 MHz, aluminium foil plus tinned copper braid and green pur jacket.
View technical data →PROFINET Type C Cat5e SF/UTP PUR Drag Chain Cable
PROFINET Type C Cat5e SF/UTP PUR Drag Chain Cable is an industrial Ethernet cable construction for drag chains, moving gantries, robotics applications, with Cat5e, 100 MHz, high-coverage braid plus foil screen and green high-flex pur jacket.
View technical data →Industrial Cat6A S/FTP PUR Cable
Industrial Cat6A S/FTP PUR Cable is an industrial Ethernet cable construction for high-speed machine networks, industrial switches, vision systems applications, with Cat6A, 500 MHz, individual pair foil plus overall braid and industrial pur jacket.
View technical data →Industrial Cat7 S/FTP PUR Cable
Industrial Cat7 S/FTP PUR Cable is an industrial Ethernet cable construction for machine vision, industrial backbone links, high-bandwidth automation applications, with Cat7, 600 MHz, individual pair foil plus overall braid and pur or lszh industrial jacket.
View technical data →EtherCAT Cat5e Industrial Ethernet Cable
EtherCAT Cat5e Industrial Ethernet Cable is an industrial Ethernet cable construction for servo networks, distributed i/o, motion control applications, with Cat5e, 100 MHz, foil and braid screen and pvc, pur or lszh jacket.
View technical data →Torsion Rated Industrial Ethernet Cable
Torsion Rated Industrial Ethernet Cable is an industrial Ethernet cable construction for robot arms, torsion axes, end-of-arm tooling applications, with Cat5e / Cat6A, 100 MHz to 500 MHz, flexible foil and braid screen and torsion-rated pur or tpe jacket.
View technical data →Cable Type References
Available Options
- Industrial Cat5e cable
- Industrial Cat6A cable
- Profinet Type A, B and C cable
- Ethernet drag-chain cable
- PUR jacket Ethernet cable
- M12 and RJ45 assembly cable
FAQ
Industrial Ethernet Cables — common questions
What are industrial ethernet cables?
Industrial Ethernet cables for factory automation, machine networks, sensors, robotics and industrial communication systems. They are built to IEC 61158, IEC 61784, TIA/EIA Ethernet categories, UL 758.
Which standards do industrial ethernet cables comply with?
UE Cable industrial ethernet cables are manufactured and tested to IEC 61158, IEC 61784, TIA/EIA Ethernet categories, UL 758. The exact standard for each construction is stated on its specification sheet.
What sizes and configurations are available?
7 construction families are catalogued under industrial ethernet cables, each offered across a range of conductor sizes and core or pair counts. Open any specification sheet for the exact conductor size, voltage, operating temperature, current rating, overall diameter and weight.
Can industrial ethernet cables be custom-made, and how fast is a quote?
Yes. UE Cable manufactures to customer specification — conductor, insulation, screen, armour, sheath, colour, printing and packing. Send your requirement through the inquiry list and we typically reply within 6 hours with price, lead time and test documentation.
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