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16AWG 6 Core
Zhong Hua Jiang
16AWG
5m-5000m
6
Tinned stranded copper
PVC(RoHS)
300V
80℃/176℉
13.7Ω/KM20℃
10MΩ/KM20℃
2000AC V/min
Zhong Hua Jiang 16AWG 6-core shielded drag chain cable brings six insulated tinned-stranded copper conductors into a flexible PVC-jacketed construction. Developed for CNC equipment, cable carriers and machine-control installations, the shielding helps limit electromagnetic interference when the cable is installed and terminated correctly.
The product listing specifies 300V, 80°C, a 10.7 ± 0.3mm jacket diameter and 13.7 Ω/km conductor resistance at 20°C. These details help machine builders, electrical distributors and OEM buyers compare the cable with existing control wiring and moving cable assemblies.
Get a Quote for 16AWG 6-Core Chain Cable
Six stranded tinned-copper conductors form the cable core, with PVC insulation, cotton rope and cotton paper used in the stated construction. The shielding helps manage electromagnetic interference. For a machine wiring drawing, confirm the exact shield material, coverage, drain-wire arrangement and termination method for the ordered cable.
For cable carrier use, evaluate the cable together with the carrier bend radius, travel distance, acceleration, operating speed and routing method. A flexible construction alone does not establish a universal flex-cycle rating; request the applicable test conditions for the intended installation.
This 16/6 shielded chain cable is intended for industrial buyers who need six separate circuits in one jacket, shielding near electrical noise sources and a cable format suitable for planned drag-chain routing. It may be considered for control signals, permitted auxiliary circuits and automation wiring after electrical loading and local installation requirements are checked.
Compared with unshielded cable, a correctly connected shield can improve noise management around drives, switches, motors and automation controllers. The cable is not automatically suitable for every VFD-to-spindle power connection: verify conductor current capacity, insulation system, shield construction and drive manufacturer guidance.
Common procurement projects include OEM CNC router assemblies, replacement harnesses, control cabinets, moving gantry wiring and distributor stock programs. Share the required installed length, cable carrier dimensions and target electrical loads when requesting a quotation.
This 16AWG six-core configuration is specified at 300V and 80°C, with a 10.7 ± 0.3mm cable outer diameter. For technical acceptance, request the cable drawing and relevant electrical and dynamic-flex test records for your intended machine installation.
16 Gauge 6 Conductor Wire
Rated Voltage: | 300V | Number of Conductors: | 6 Twisted |
Rated Temperature: | 80°C / 176°F | Size: | 16AWG |
Conductor Resistance: | 13.7Ω/KM 20°C | Conductor Material: | Tinned Stranded Copper |
Insulation Resistance: | 10MΩ/KM 20°C | Insulation Material: | PVC (RoHS) |
Dielectric Test: | 2000AC V/min | Isolation Material: | Cotton Rope and Cotton Paper |
Material: | PVC + Tinned Copper | Jacket Material: | PVC (RoHS) |
Conductor Color: | Black, white, yellow/green, red, green and blue (confirm the six-core identification drawing) | ||
Jacket Dia(mm): | 10.7 ± 0.3 | ||
The conductor-color information includes black, white, a yellow/green identification, red, green and blue. Confirm the six-core color arrangement and terminal mapping before ordering. Conductor resistance is specified as 13.7 Ω/km at 20°C; review the cable drawing and test method if resistance is critical to circuit design.
Request 16AWG 6-Core Cable Specifications
| Conductor identification | Six cores; obtain the final color-to-function drawing and terminal mapping |
| Electrical suitability | Confirm voltage, load current, permitted installation conditions and cable length |
| Dynamic installation | Confirm minimum bend radius, carrier travel, acceleration, service loop and bend test conditions |
| Noise management | Confirm shield type, coverage, bonding and separation from power cables |
| Order details | Specify length per assembly or reel, quantity, packaging and destination market |
| UL Documentation: Verify for This Cable | High-Flex Cable: Test Conditions on Request | Shielded | Tinned Copper Core |
For UL status or a stated flex-cycle rating, request the document covering the exact cable model. Confirm certification markings, test bend radius, travel length and duty conditions before making a production selection.
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| Oxidation Resistance | Low Eccentricity | High Conductivity | Insulation Resistant |
High-Flex Drag Chain Cable — Verify Test Conditions
Compatible with Chain System
The stranded conductor and chain-cable design support repeated movement when the cable is installed within its specified operating limits. For high-cycle duty, confirm the test bend radius, stroke, acceleration, temperature and number of cycles supported by the relevant report.
Advantage of Tinned Copper | |||
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Tinned Copper | Pure Copper | CCA Copper Clad Aluminum | |
Easy to Solder |  |  | |
Better Conductivity | | | |
Anti-oxidation | | | |
Anti-corrosion | | | |
Sturdy and Durable | | | |
Tinned copper can improve solderability and resistance to surface oxidation. Electrical resistance and flex life depend on the conductor cross-section, tinning, strand design and operating environment. Select cable materials using the approved technical specification.
Tinned Copper Offers Excellent Conductivity
Prolonging Service Life
More Suitable for Soldering
The shielding helps protect against electromagnetic interference.
Shielding reduces interference only when installed with appropriate bonding and routing. It does not substitute for a protective-earth conductor or permit operation outside the rated cable limits.
This is important for maintaining signal integrity in CNC and automation wiring.
Shielded cables can also support grounding protection in suitable electrical designs.
For high-motion applications, work from the machine cable schedule and carrier operating data rather than selecting only by AWG size. The shielding system, cable diameter and available bend radius all affect routing suitability.
Designed for flexible, durable, and interference-resistant electrical wiring.
Suitable for CNC machines, drag chains, automation equipment, control systems, and signal wiring.
Potential applications include CNC router cable carriers, axis-control wiring, automated machinery, machine sensors, motion-control equipment and equipment refurbishment. Each installation must be assessed for voltage, current, temperature, conductor assignment, electrical noise and mechanical bending stress.
For alternate requirements, contact Zhong Hua Jiang with the required 16AWG conductor configuration, desired cable length, shield termination, PVC-jacket expectations, installation environment and packaging needs. Any nonstandard configuration should be confirmed in the quotation and drawing.
Discuss Bulk Cable and OEM Requirements
Select a cable by the number of required circuits, conductor gauge, operating voltage, permissible current and shield construction. For moving installations, the dynamic bend radius, travel distance, speed, acceleration, ambient conditions and chain guidance are equally important.
A 16/6 cable provides six insulated 16AWG cores; 16/4 provides four conductors of the same nominal gauge. An 18/6 cable offers six cores with a smaller nominal conductor size. Compare electrical load, cable diameter and movement requirements rather than choosing by conductor count alone.
Do not twist the cable during drag-chain installation. Confirm the manufacturer-approved minimum bend radius, provide appropriate strain relief, observe carrier fill requirements and terminate the shield according to the drive or controller manufacturer’s EMC instructions. The shield does not replace a protective-earth conductor.
For a quotation, specify 16AWG × 6 cores, cable length per unit or reel, purchase quantity, equipment type, application voltage and current, drag-chain bend radius, travel stroke, travel frequency, operating conditions, end termination and destination market.
Explore other shielded drag-chain cables and double-shielded cable options to compare conductor count, wire gauge, mobility requirements and shielding construction for your CNC or automation project.
Zhong Hua Jiang supplies CNC machine components and electrical accessories to equipment manufacturers, distributors and export buyers. Its shielded cable product range supports machine wiring and cable management projects.
Huajiang was founded in 2000, starting with the production of CNC engraving spindle motors, and later expanded production to VFDs, engraving machines, CNC accessories, and electrical wiring solutions.
To explore and develop more global markets, we established the brand Zhong Hua Jiang in 2018.
We have a registered patent for our air cooling spindle motor series. Patent No: 200730184245.5.
We have more than 20 years of manufacturing experience in CNC spindle motors, CNC machine products, and related electrical accessories.
Our products have been exported to customers worldwide, including markets in the USA and Germany.
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Quality Assurance Superior quality performance Strict quality control | Patents and CertificationsSeveral patents for air-cooled spindle motors | Additional Brand ValueBrand value highly recognized by the market |
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Reasonable PriceDirect factory sales High cost performance | Full Time ServiceProfessional technical support Quick customer service | Fast and Reliable DeliveryFast and efficient delivery Real-time tracking and updates |
Zhong Hua Jiang CNC router machines, including models such as 3018, 3020, 3040, and 6090, are designed for engraving, cutting, and precision machining projects.
Our air-cooled and water-cooled spindle motors are designed for CNC routers and engraving machines requiring stable rotation, precision, and durability.
We also supply CNC accessories such as limit switches, Z probes, emergency stop buttons, and related electrical components for CNC machine operation.
Our electrical wire range includes shielded chain cables and double-shielded cables designed to reduce signal interference and support reliable machine wiring.
Our stepper motors provide precise control for CNC machines, automation equipment, and other motion control systems.
Certification images are provided for reference. For acceptance of this specific 16AWG 6-conductor cable, request the applicable UL record, material declarations or relevant test report and confirm that the document matches the supplied construction.
Reference material from customer interactions is shown below. Contact the sales team for documentation and product-specific details relevant to your project.
Find answers about conductor count, shielded control wiring, moving cable carriers, voltage ratings, cable dimensions and purchasing requirements.
The six-core shielded cable is used in CNC machines, cable carriers, automation equipment, control panels, sensor circuits and moving machine wiring. Assess current, voltage, shielding termination and movement conditions against the machine specification.
Shielded wire helps reduce electromagnetic interference from motors, VFDs, controllers, and other electronic devices. This helps maintain signal integrity in CNC and automation wiring systems.
It is offered for chain-cable applications. Final suitability depends on the manufacturer-approved dynamic bend radius, number of bending cycles, travel length and operating environment. Confirm these data for your equipment.
This cable contains six twisted 16AWG tinned-stranded copper conductors, PVC insulation and an outer PVC jacket. The specified rated voltage is 300V, rated temperature is 80°C and jacket diameter is 10.7 ± 0.3mm.
The tin coating helps protect copper strands against surface oxidation and can improve solderability. Strand construction provides flexibility; fatigue resistance depends on the full cable design and operating conditions.
Cable length, conductor colors, shield requirements and packaging may be discussed with the supplier. Final technical feasibility, quantities and commercial terms should be confirmed in the quotation.
Send the required total cable length, quantity, six-conductor assignment, expected voltage and current, cable carrier dimensions, operating conditions and destination market. The team can review the proposed configuration and provide a quotation.
It identifies a cable with six individually insulated conductors, each described as 16 American Wire Gauge. The corresponding metric conductor size and stranding should be confirmed on the drawing when international interchangeability is required.
The cable is specified at 300V and 80°C (176°F). Its allowable current is not determined by the voltage rating alone; verify conductor loading, ambient temperature, installation method, grouping and applicable electrical standards.
The specified outer jacket diameter is 10.7 ± 0.3mm. Check the drag-chain internal dimensions, minimum cable bend radius and connector or cable-gland clamping range before purchasing.
The product table lists 13.7 Ω/km at 20°C. Ask the supplier to identify the tested conductor area and method if resistance is important for voltage-drop or circuit calculations.
The method depends on the equipment grounding and EMC design. A qualified installer should confirm whether the shield is bonded at one or both ends, the termination geometry and separation from noisy power circuits.
Not solely on the basis of being shielded. Confirm the VFD manufacturer’s cable requirements, operating voltage, conductor ampacity, shield construction and grounding arrangement before using it as a motor power cable.
Product promotional material refers to 15 million flex cycles. Actual service life depends on the cable carrier, bend radius, stroke, acceleration, temperature and test criteria. Ask for the applicable cable-specific dynamic-flex test report before relying on this figure in a production specification.
UL-related product material is displayed, but certification should be checked for the exact ordered cable. Request its applicable UL file or recognition record and verify the cable marking against that documentation.
Core colors are described as black, white, yellow/green, red, green and blue. Request a cable drawing or core-color schedule to confirm which core uses the yellow/green identification before cable harness assembly.
It is marketed for flexible chain-cable routing, but suitability for an individual robotic axis or gantry requires a check of motion geometry, torsion, bend radius, movement frequency and cable-carrier restrictions.
A chain cable is selected with repeated flexing in mind, while shielding describes EMI protection. A double-shielded cable may be unsuitable for constant movement unless its construction and test data support that duty.
Provide the conductor count and gauge, length, annual or order quantity, cable carrier parameters, destination country, expected electrical loading, color configuration, required documentation and packaging preferences.
Founded in 2000, Zhong Hua Jiang has over 20 years of experience in CNC engraving spindle motors and has expanded its product range to include VFDs, engraving machines, CNC accessories, stepper motors, and electrical wire products.
No. “16AWG × 6” identifies six insulated conductors, not six pairs or three separately specified balanced pairs. If a communication protocol requires a defined twisted-pair geometry or characteristic impedance, request the appropriate cable construction and electrical data.
No. The shielding is intended for electromagnetic interference management. Protective bonding and grounding must use the conductors and installation methods required by the machine design and relevant electrical standards.
Minimum bend radius and service life depend on strand design, jacket materials, cable diameter, movement speed, acceleration, stroke length and environmental conditions. Confirm the specified chain bend radius and request cable-specific dynamic test data.
Six conductors alone do not establish that the cable is suitable for a VFD motor-output circuit. Verify the motor current, voltage, insulation and shield design, EMC installation rules and protective-earth arrangement required by the VFD and spindle manufacturer.
The stated conductor resistance is 13.7 Ω/km at 20°C. Assess conductor run length and load current when calculating resistive voltage drop and heating, and use the installation-specific allowable current rather than inferring current capacity from AWG alone.
