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Elevator Composite Cable B101/B102/B103
VDE-Engineered Power & Control Composite Cable for Vertical Lift Systems
Key Features
Dual Certification
Certified to both European CE and North American UL requirements, supporting global elevator installation compliance.
High-Flex Copper Conductors
Bare copper, extra-fine strand conductors to BS 6360 Class 6 / IEC 60228 Class 6 for continuous flexing duty.
Combined Power & Control
Integrates 300/500V control cores and 600/1000V power cores in one cable, simplifying elevator shaft wiring.
UV & Weather Resistant Sheath
Special plastic outer sheath resists UV, oils, mechanical impact and temperature stress in exposed shaft environments.
Engineered for Vertical Travel
Dynamic bend radius of 10×φ and fixed installation radius of 12×φ support continuous reeling operation.
Flame Retardant to IEC 60332-1
Meets IEC 60332-1 flame retardant requirements for elevator shaft fire safety.
OEM & ODM Capabilities
Model Configuration
Choose B101 (drum trailing), B102 (mid-point feed) or B103 (spring-reel guided) based on lift travel height and feeding method.
Grounding Core Options
Available with (G) or without (X) a green/yellow grounding core to match project earthing requirements.
Core Count & Voltage Combination
Control and power core counts and cross-sections can be configured to match elevator control cabinet requirements.
Length & Reel Packaging
Custom lengths and reel packaging for shaft heights up to approximately 150 m, per project layout.
Core Identification
Continuous white numbering on black cores customizable to project wiring diagrams.
Certification Documentation
CE and UL test reports and compliance documentation provided to support project approval processes.
Technical Specifications
| Control Core Rated Voltage | 300/500 V |
|---|---|
| Power Core Rated Voltage | 600/1000 V |
| Control Core Test Voltage | 1500 V |
| Power Core Test Voltage | 3000 V |
| Dynamic Bending Radius | 10 × φ (cable diameter: φ) |
| Fixed Installation Radius | 12 × φ (cable diameter: φ) |
| Short-Circuit Temperature | Up to +120 °C |
| Operating Temperature Range | -15 °C to +80 °C |
| Insulation Resistance | ≥ 20 MΩ × km |
| Flame Retardancy | IEC 60332-1 |
| Certification | CE + UL |
|---|---|
| Temperature Range | -15°C ~ +80°C |
| Flame Retardant | IEC 60332-1 |
| Max Travel (B101) | ~150 m |
| Layer | Material | Standard | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Conductor | Bare copper, extra-fine strand | BS 6360 Class 6 / IEC 60228 Class 6 | Current-carrying, high flexibility | — |
| 2. Core Insulation | Plastic compound, low-temperature flexible | — | Electrical insulation | — |
| 3. Core Identification | Black cores, continuous white numbering | — | Core identification | G = with ground core; X = without |
| 4. Cabling | Cores stranded in optimal lay length, layered | — | Maintains flexibility & stable geometry | — |
| 5. Tensile / Support Member | Special braided fiber support with central support yarn; external support wires optional per configuration | — | Mechanical load-bearing during vertical travel | ⚠️ Rewritten from source model-specific wording to a general description consistent with B101/B102/B103 naming |
| 6. Binder / Wrap | Multi-layer wrapping | — | Forms supporting braid layer | — |
| 7. Outer Sheath | Special plastic compound, low-temperature flexible, black (RAL 9005) | — | Mechanical, UV, oil, hydrolysis & microbial protection | Transport-duty variants use PUR sheath |
Construction & Configuration
Conductor
Bare copper, extra-fine strand conductors to BS 6360 Class 6 / IEC 60228 Class 6, for high-flex vertical travel applications.
Core Insulation
Plastic core insulation with low-temperature flexibility for reliable performance across the rated operating range.
Core Coding
Black cores with continuous white numbering; G/X grounding core options available to match project earthing needs.
Stranding
Cores stranded together in optimal lay length and layered for stable geometry and consistent flex performance.
Tensile Support
Special braided fiber support with a central support yarn; external support wires are available depending on installation configuration.
Outer Sheath
Special plastic (PUR on transport-duty variants) outer sheath, black (RAL 9005), resistant to UV, oil, hydrolysis and microbial attack.
Standards & Test Documentation
BS 6360 / IEC 60228
Conductors manufactured to BS 6360 Class 6 and IEC 60228 Class 6 for extra-fine strand, high-flexibility performance.
VDE-Engineered, IEC 60332-1
Engineered to VDE standard and European rubber-cable practice, with flame retardancy tested to IEC 60332-1.
Dual CE + UL Certification
Certified to European CE and North American UL requirements, as stated by the manufacturer for this cable series.
Need a Custom Elevator Composite Cable?
From drum trailing to spring-reel guided configurations, our engineering team can tailor the B101/B102/B103 series to your lift height, core count, and certification requirements.