It is important to determine the required single-piece cable lengths from the project, calculate the purchase lengths accordingly, and always allow for a “+” tolerance. Depending on the environment and type of application, splicing cables may lead to undesirable results, shorten the cable’s lifespan, or even cause it to stop functioning altogether.

The termination (connector) to be used must be suitable for the cable diameter and specifications. For example, if a cable has fire resistance, its connector must also have equivalent fire resistance. Similarly, for coaxial cables, the appropriate connector must be used and properly connected.

During project implementation or acceptance testing, it is very important to specify the declarations and compliance certificates that may be required at the time of cable request and ordering. The manufacturer can apply production methods according to these certificate requirements, and some certificates may not be obtainable after production.

The heat generated inside the cable due to current flow is proportional to the square of the resistance change. Since resistance is inversely proportional to cross-sectional areas, especially in power cables carrying high current, cross-sections that generate heat at safe levels must be selected. The generated heat directly means energy and financial loss, and at the same time may cause dangerous loads on the circuit. To reduce and properly dissipate the heat, not only the conductor cross-section but also the cable installation (suspended in air, inside a conduit, buried underground, etc.), the heat transfer properties of the cable structure, and the thermal conductivity of the environment must be considered. Tables related to these calculations should be requested from the manufacturer.

For cables used in signal transmission, the most important factor is attenuation values. Especially in coaxial cables carrying RF signals, the cable type should be determined by considering the required cable length and the frequency range of the signal. Manufacturers provide attenuation values for different frequencies for each cable type. Incorrect cable selection may lead to signal loss and create unnecessary need for amplifier circuits.

Note: There are also special cables that cannot be defined directly by selection criteria. For example, in addition to power and signal transmission, cables may include other elements such as hydraulic or pneumatic hoses. Such application-specific cables are manufactured in our company according to customer requirements.