Building wires & cables
Overview
Building wires and cables are among the most widely used electrical products in low-voltage power distribution systems. They are mainly applied in fixed installation and mobile use for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. The rated voltage level is generally 450/750V and below.
From power supply systems in buildings to the stable operation of factories and infrastructure, building wires and cables play a critical role in daily production and life. With stable demand and standardized product structures, building wire and cable manufacturing remains an essential and long-term segment of the cable industry.
CABMAC Turnkey Project Capability
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CABMAC provides turnkey-oriented production solutions for building wire and cable manufacturing, covering the full scope from process planning to equipment supply and testing configuration. Based on customer requirements, CABMAC can support: ▪ Detailed cable structure and process design ▪ Complete production equipment configuration from drawing and annealing to finished cable packaging ▪ Supply of testing equipment for routine tests, sampling tests, and type tests ▪ Matching auxiliary equipment, tooling, bobbins, and moulds ▪ Support for raw material processing compatibility |
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CABMAC solutions are suitable for common building wire products such as unjacketed cables for fixed wiring, sheathed cables, and flexible cables, with conductor cross-sections typically ranging from 1.5 mm² to 6 mm², as well as larger sizes depending on application. Conductor categories include Class 1, Class 2, and Class 5, with insulation and sheath materials such as PVC, in compliance with standards including IEC 60227, IEC 60228, DIN VDE 0281, and related specifications. |
Cable Product Information (Reference Scope)
▪ Reference standards: IEC 60228, IEC 60227
▪ Conductors: Bare copper, Class 1 / Class 2 / Class 5
▪ Insulation: PVC
▪ Sheath: PVC
▪ Cable structures:
1×1.5 mm², 2×1.5 mm², 3×1.5 mm², 4×1.5 mm²
1×2.5 mm², 2×2.5 mm², 3×2.5 mm², 4×2.5 mm²
1×4 mm², 2×4 mm², 4×4 mm²
1×6 mm², 4×6 mm², 5×6 mm²
Production process
The typical production process of building wires and cables is shown below, covering both single-core and multi-core structures:
This process layout ensures stable conductor quality, uniform insulation thickness, and consistent finished cable performance.
Production Equipment Configuration
The following is an overview of CABMAC's "turnkey projects" for a new cable plant in Africa during the period of 2020-2022.
(1)product information▪ Drawing and annealing: 17-die copper medium drawing, 22-die copper small drawing ▪ Conductor stranding: 630 wire bundling machine, 800 wire bundling machine, 1250 wire bundling machine ▪ Insulation extrusion: 70+35 extruder ▪ Cable formation: 1250/1+3 cradle cable formation ▪ Filling layer and outer sheath extrusion: 80+100/50 extruders ▪ Loop packaging: LT1246 loop forming machine ▪ Rewinding: 800 insulation rewinding line, 2500 insulation/sheath rewinding line |
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(2) Testing Equipment▪ Vernier calipers ▪ Micrometer ▪ Digital bridge + bridge fixture ▪ Voltage withstand tester (35.0kV / 7.0kV) ▪ Wall thickness projector ▪ Insulation resistance tester ▪ Constant temperature water tank ▪ Natural air exchange aging test chamber ▪ Pneumatic specimen slicer and dumbbell knife mould ▪ Slicing machine for specimen ▪ Tension testing machine ▪ Heat extension test device ▪ High temperature pressure test device ▪ Low temperature stretching and winding automatic intelligent testing machine ▪ Cracking resistance winding (thermal shock) test device ▪ Vacuum drying oven ▪ Analysis balance ▪ Single wire and cable vertical burning test machine ▪ Bending testing machine ▪ Load breaking core testing machine |
(3) Auxiliary equipment we provided▪ Air compressor (LT55-8GA) ▪ Air-cooled chiller (ACK-10(D)) ▪ Plate heat exchanger (2 m², 9 m², 11 m²) ▪ Copper powder filter (600 L/min) ▪ Filter paper ▪ Tie head threading machine (LT-170A) ▪ Benchtop cold welding machine (copper wire 0.80–4.0 mm) ▪ Handheld cold welder (copper wire 0.12–0.50 mm) ▪ Water pump |
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With comprehensive experience in cable production processes and equipment system integration, CABMAC provides reliable and scalable turnkey solutions for building wire and cable manufacturing. By combining stable equipment performance with standardized testing systems, CABMAC supports customers in establishing efficient, compliant, and competitive production lines.
For more information about CABMAC building wire and cable solutions, please feel free to contact us.
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