- Cables
- Circuit Protection / Fuses / Disconnects
- Communications
- Drives & Soft Starters
- Enclosures / Subpanels / Thermal Management / Lighting
- Field I/O
- HMI (Human Machine Interface)
- Identification
- Motion Control
- Motor Controls
- Motors
- Pneumatic Components
- Power Products (Electrical)
- Power Transmission (Mechanical)
- Process Control & Measurement
- Programmable Controllers
- Pushbuttons / Switches / Indicators
- Relays / Timers
- Safety
- Sensors / Encoders
- Software Products
- Stacklights
- Structural Frames / Rails
- Terminal Blocks
- Tools & Test Equipment
- Water (Potable) Components
- Wiring Solutions
- Remanufactured Products
- Retired Products
- What's New
- E-newsletter
- Online PDF Catalog
- Order Catalog On USB
- Download Price List
- Video Tutorials
- Company Reviews
- Job Opportunities
- Product Application Stories
- Learning Library
- Affordable Training
- Free Online PLC training
- Find an authorized integrator
- Track Your Order
- Pay Open Invoices
- Product Comparison Feature - How To Video
Configuration Utilities
- PLC Family Selector
- P1000 PLC Systems
- P2000 PLC Systems
- P3000 PLC Systems
- CLICK PLC Systems
- Do-more BRX PLC Systems
- ProductivityOpen Systems
- AC Motors
- SureServo2® System Selector
- LS-Electric L7C Servo Systems
- Stepper System Selector
- SureStep® Linear Actuators
- Timing Belts & Pulleys
- SureGear Gearboxes
- Protos X I/O
- Datalogic Safety Light Curtains
- Stellar® Soft Starters
- Nitra® Pneumatic Grippers
- Werma® Stacklights
- ZIPLinks
- SureMotion® XYZ Gantry
- PAL Controller Configurator
- Quadritalia Modular Enclosures
VFD cable organizes and protects variable frequency drive input and motor power wiring, and is designed to reduce VFD-related interference (EMI) on nearby equipment. These shielded multi-conductor cables have a black thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) outer jacket, and are available with 4 conductors in up to 2 AWG wire size. Order cable cut to your specified lengths, or in any bulk length.
VFD Cable
VFD Cable
4-Conductor VFD Cable
VFD cable is used to organize and protect the input and motor power wiring for variable frequency drives. It is specially designed to reduce VFD-related interference (EMI) on nearby equipment.
Features
- 4-conductor, 16 AWG to 2 AWG
- Foil & braid shielding
- 1000V rated for use with 460 volts drives
- Cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE) conductor insulation
- Class K, flexible stranded tinned annealed copper conductors (per ASTM B33, B172 and B174)
- Green ground conductor with yellow stripe, cross linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation
- 100% coverage aluminum/mylar/aluminum foil shield
- 85% coverage tinned copper braid shield
- Tinned copper drain wire(s)
- Black Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) jacket
- Made in USA
- Cut to length in 1-foot increments (10 or 20 ft. minimum depending on style / wire size)
Starting at
$2.38
/ ft.
(10 or 20 ft. min.)
For part listing and specifications, go to Shop Now
Why use VFD cable
VFDs generate disruptive electrical noise in the environment around them. The noise emitted can affect other devices such as electronic equipment, commercial grade Ethernet systems and instrumentation wiring. VFD cables combat that by utilizing grounding, shielding & insulation.
Grounding Configuration and Termination
An improper cable connected to VFDs creates noise-related issues within the system and improperly terminated cables can release captured noise current. AutomationDirect/Southwire VFD cables offer both a ground conductor of equal to the size of the power conductors as well as separate drains for the shielding.
Proper Shielding to Contain Noise
To avoid noise problems, VFD cable needs to be effectively shielded. Research suggests that shielding systems that include a combination foil & braid types are the most appropriate for VFD applications.
Sturdy Insulation for Superior Electrical Performance
Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation far surpasses PVC/nylon as an insulator for VFD cables because it can withstand voltages as much as 3x higher.
Check out our job openings
Free Online PLC Training
FREE Video Tutorials
Safe &
Secure
We accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, PayPal or company purchase orders.
Updating...