Actuator Cables are in stock with same-day shipping at Mouser from industry leading manufacturers. Mouser is an authorized distributor for many actuator cable manufacturers including Amphenol, Banner Engineering, HARTING, Lumberg Automation, Molex, Murrelektronik, Phoenix Contact, TE Connectivity & more.
Actuator cables are specialized industrial cables designed to deliver power, control signals, and communication between automation controllers, sensors, and actuators in industrial systems. Engineered for continuous motion and demanding operating environments, these cables provide reliable electrical performance while resisting vibration, flexing, abrasion, moisture, and exposure to industrial contaminants. Their robust construction helps ensure accurate signal transmission and dependable equipment operation across a wide range of automation applications.
Applications: Actuator cables are commonly used in factory automation systems, robotic equipment, conveyor systems, machine tools, packaging machinery, material handling equipment, and process automation installations to connect actuators, valves, drives, and control devices.
Common Types: Common actuator cable types include sensor/actuator cables, molded cordsets, field-wireable actuator cables, PUR-jacketed cables, PVC-jacketed cables, and shielded actuator cables designed for demanding industrial connectivity requirements.
Selection requirements: Choosing an actuator cable requires evaluating voltage and current requirements, connector compatibility, flexing and bending performance, environmental exposure, shielding needs, cable length, ingress protection ratings, and communication requirements to ensure reliable operation in industrial automation environments.
