Flat cable, as its name implies is the structure of the cable is flat, because of its simple structure, so it has light weight, high strength, small size, easy to install, cheap and so on. It is widely used in high power DC motor speed control system. In low voltage switchgear and motor drive system, it is mainly used to transmit signal and control equipment.
①Light in weight
Because flat cable structure is simple, do not need thicker copper strip, also do not need bigger conductor section, so it is lighter in weight. Especially for flat cables with complex structures (such as copper and steel belts), the weight can be reduced by about half. Replacing conventional cable with flat cable with the same section area can save a lot of investment and reduce the cost of materials.
In addition, because the flat cable is simple in structure, the utility model can reduce the laying cost.
Under normal circumstances, in the calculation of laying costs should include maintenance, removal, handling costs, if only by the actual length of the cable will be more than 30% of the cost.
②High strength
Flat cable has good mechanical properties and heat resistance, its bending radius can be round or rectangular. Flat cable diameter can be 50 to 100 mm, can withstand a larger bending radius, and still has a high strength after bending. In addition, because of its compact structure, flat cable can be used instead of ordinary cable in some cases. An example is a connection between a signal and a control device. Because the flat cable has the above good performance characteristic, therefore its price is cheaper than the ordinary cable.
③Small in size
Because the structure of flat cable is simpler, the volume of its material is relatively small, so when buying can save space. No special bracket is required for installation. At the same time, due to its simple structure, the length of the materials and cables used for wiring can be reduced to reduce the cost and also save the installation space.
④Easy to install, maintain and manage
Flat cable is a kind of economical cable. Because of its simple structure, it has the advantages of small size, light weight, easy installation, maintenance and management. Meanwhile, the service life of the copper core is shortened because the copper core is not easy to be oxidized.
1、 Flat cable is a kind of flat cable with good flexibility, so it is easy to operate in construction.
2、 Because the flat cable is light in weight, there is no need to do typesetting and calculation before laying. This is a convenient advantage for technicians and builders.
3、 Because the flat cable is very durable and easy to install and maintain, the maintenance time can be shortened and the cost can be reduced.
4、 Because the number of wires in a flat cable is relatively small, the number of fault points is also small, thus greatly reducing the occurrence of operation faults and greatly improving the work efficiency.
5、 Flat cable is also a kind of signal transmission cable, which can transmit signals by wireless transmission.
⑤Low price, good price performance
Compared with traditional cable, flat cable has obvious advantages in price, such as: 1, the price is much cheaper than traditional cable, 2, its installation can be completed without any tools and operating technology, 3, can use non-oil resistant cable as the power cable equipment.
Flat cable in practical applications are used in low-voltage distribution system, and for low-voltage distribution system is the most widely used three-phase four-wire system. Low-voltage distribution system using three-phase four-wire system, in which the required configuration of equipment are: distribution box, lighting control cabinet, power distribution box and so on.
Post time: Feb-17-2023