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Control Cable

Control cable—also known as industrial multi‑core cable—is widely used in automation, instrumentation, and control systems. Our range includes both screened and unscreened variants such as CY, YY, and SY, in a variety of core-counts, sheath colours, and cross-section options—ideal for diverse industrial applications.

Engineered to interface with sensors, actuators, PLCs, and machinery, our control cables deliver dependable signal integrity and mechanical protection where needed.

Types of Control Cable

CY Cable: Screened and flexible—perfect for environments requiring electromagnetic compatibility.
YY Cable: Cost-effective, unscreened multicore cable, commonly used in general control wiring.
SY Cable: Armoured with steel wire braid for robust mechanical protection in harsh conditions.
Multicore Industrial Cable: High-core-count cables suitable for complex automation and industrial setups.

Applications & Benefits

Commonly used in automation systems, PLC installations, manufacturing lines, and instrument control panels.
SY cables offer strength and mechanical resilience; CY and YY cables support signal clarity and interference control.
Available in multiple core sizes and configurations to meet specific control requirements.

How to Choose the Right Cable

Core Configuration: Match your number of signals or devices.
Screening: Use CY or YY for EMI-sensitive applications; SY when protection and durability are required.
Voltage Rating: Most cables are rated up to 300 V or 600 V—verify in product DL sheet.
Sheath & Core Adaptation: Factors like environmental exposure, flexibility, or colour coding can influence the choice.

Trusted Brands & Services

We stock specialist control cables from brands such as RS PRO, Alpha Wire, LAPP, Belden, and Igus—all supported with expert technical specs and standards compliance. Enjoy fast & free delivery across South Africa or collect your order in person from our RS Local branch in Kyalami, Midrand.

Interested in more technical insights?

Explore SY, CY, and YY cable types in depth, or contact our South Africa team for bespoke application advice.

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In Stock RS PRO Multi-Core Industrial Cable, 8 Cores, 0.22mm², Unscreened, 25 m, Black Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath RS stock no. 236-9271 Subtotal (1 reel of 25 units) R 850,59(exc. VAT) R 850,59/reel Quantity	-	8	Multi-Core Industrial Cable	RS PRO	-	Unscreened	-	-	Tin Copper Wire	-	-	-	Polyvinyl Chloride	-	-	-	Black	-	-	25m	-	11mm	250V	-	Solid	-40°C	-	120°C	-	RoHS	0.22mm²	-	No	-
In Stock RS PRO Control Cable, 5 Cores 0.5mm² 20 AWG, Unscreened, 50 m, Grey Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath RS stock no. 827-4274 Subtotal (1 reel of 50 metres) R 2 197,54(exc. VAT) R 2 197,54/reel Quantity	-	5	Control Cable	-	-	Unscreened	20AWG	-	Bare Copper	-	-	-	Polyvinyl Chloride	-	-	-	Grey	16 x 0.20mm	-	50m	-	-	-	-	Stranded	-	-	80°C	-	EN 50525-2-51	0.5mm²	-	-	16
In Stock RS PRO DEF STAN Multi-Core Industrial Cable, 12 Cores, 0.5mm², Unscreened, 100 m, Black Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath RS stock no. 236-9219 Subtotal (1 reel of 100 units) R 9 164,97(exc. VAT) R 9 164,97/reel Quantity	-	12	Multi-Core Industrial Cable	DEF STAN	-	Unscreened	-	-	Tin Copper Wire	-	-	-	Polyvinyl Chloride	-	-	-	Black	-	-	100m	-	9.55mm	30V	-	Solid	-40°C	-	120°C	-	RoHS	0.5mm²	-	No	-
In Stock RS PRO DEF STAN Multi-Core Industrial Cable, 2 Cores, 0.5mm², Unscreened, 100 m, Black Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath RS stock no. 236-9229 Subtotal (1 reel of 100 units) R 2 116,76(exc. VAT) R 2 116,76/reel Quantity	-	2	Multi-Core Industrial Cable	DEF STAN	-	Unscreened	-	-	Tin Copper Wire	-	-	-	Polyvinyl Chloride	-	-	-	Black	-	-	100m	-	5.5mm	250V	-	Solid	-40°C	-	120°C	-	RoHS	0.5mm²	-	No	-
In Stock RS PRO Control Cable, 18 Cores 0.75mm² 18 AWG, Screened, 50 m, Transparent Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath RS stock no. 827-4237 Subtotal (1 reel of 50 metres) R 13 689,33(exc. VAT) R 13 689,33/reel Quantity	-	18	Control Cable	-	-	Screened	18AWG	-	Copper	-	-	-	Polyvinyl Chloride	-	-	-	Transparent	24 x 0.2mm	-	50m	-	-	-	-	Stranded	-	-	80°C	-	EN 50525-2-51	0.75mm²	-	-	24
In Stock RS PRO DEF STAN Multi-Core Industrial Cable, 4 Cores, 0.5mm², Unscreened, 25 m, Black Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath RS stock no. 236-9234 Subtotal (1 reel of 25 units) R 895,52(exc. VAT) R 895,52/reel Quantity	-	4	Multi-Core Industrial Cable	DEF STAN	-	Unscreened	-	-	Tin Copper Wire	-	-	-	Polyvinyl Chloride	-	-	-	Black	-	-	25m	-	11mm	250V	-	Solid	-40°C	-	120°C	-	RoHS	0.5mm²	-	No	-
In Stock RS PRO Control Cable, 3 Cores 2.5mm², Screened, 50 m, Transparent Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath RS stock no. 196-4726 Subtotal (1 reel of 50 metres) R 5 427,17(exc. VAT) R 5 427,17/reel Quantity	-	3	Control Cable	RS PRO	-	Screened	-	-	Annealed Copper	-	-	-	Polyvinyl Chloride	-	-	-	Transparent	50 x 0.25mm	-	50m	-	-	-	-	Stranded	-	-	70°C	-	BS EN 50525	2.5mm²	-	-	50
In Stock RS PRO Control Cable, 4 Cores 0.5mm² 20 AWG, 50 m, Screened Stranded, Grey Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath RS stock no. 827-4158 Subtotal (1 reel of 50 metres) R 3 134,43(exc. VAT) R 3 134,43/reel Quantity	-	4	Control Cable	RS PRO	-	Screened	20AWG	-	Copper	-	-	-	Polyvinyl Chloride	-	-	-	Grey	16 x 0.20mm	-	50m	-	-	-	-	Stranded	-	-	80°C	-	IEC 60228	0.5mm²	-	-	16
In Stock RS PRO Data Cable, 12 Cores, 0.5mm² 20 AWG, Unshielded, 50 m, Black Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath RS stock no. 201-2228 Subtotal (1 reel of 50 metres) R 6 210,40(exc. VAT) R 124,208/metre Quantity	-	12	Data Cable	RS PRO	-	Unshielded	20AWG	-	Copper	-	-	-	Polyvinyl Chloride	-	-	-	Black	16 x 0.2mm	-	50m	-	-	440V	-	DCR	-15°C	-	85°C	-	ANSI/ESD S20.20:2021, RoHS	0.5mm²	-	-	16
In Stock RS PRO Control Cable, 12 Cores 1.5mm², Screened, 50 m, Transparent Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath RS stock no. 196-4676 Subtotal (1 reel of 50 metres) R 13 868,99(exc. VAT) R 13 868,99/reel Quantity	-	12	Control Cable	RS PRO	-	Screened	-	-	Annealed Copper	-	-	-	Polyvinyl Chloride	-	-	-	Transparent	30 x 0.25mm	-	50m	-	-	-	-	Stranded	-	-	70°C	-	BS EN 50525	1.5mm²	-	-	30
In Stock RS PRO DEF STAN Multi-Core Industrial Cable, 3 Cores, 0.5mm², Unscreened, 25 m, Black Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath RS stock no. 236-9232 Subtotal (1 reel of 25 units) R 748,93(exc. VAT) R 748,93/reel Quantity	Armoured	3	Multi-Core Industrial Cable	DEF STAN	-	Unscreened	-	-	Brass	-	-	-	Polyvinyl Chloride	-	-	-	Black	-	-	25m	-	11mm	-	-	Stranded	-15°C	-	70°C	-	EAC, CE, EN	0.5mm²	Flame Retardant	No	-
In Stock RS PRO Control Cable, 3 Cores 0.75mm², Unscreened, 50 m, Grey Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath RS stock no. 196-4675 Subtotal (1 reel of 50 metres) R 1 621,78(exc. VAT) R 1 621,78/reel Quantity	-	3	Control Cable	RS PRO	-	Unscreened	-	-	Annealed Copper	-	-	-	Polyvinyl Chloride	-	-	-	Grey	24 x 0.2mm	-	50m	-	-	-	-	Stranded	-	-	70°C	-	BS EN 50525	0.75mm²	-	-	24
In Stock RS PRO DEF STAN Multi-Core Industrial Cable, 3 Cores, 0.22mm², Unscreened, 100 m, Black Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath RS stock no. 236-9259 Subtotal (1 reel of 100 units) R 1 402,15(exc. VAT) R 1 402,15/reel Quantity	Armoured	3	Multi-Core Industrial Cable	DEF STAN	-	Unscreened	-	-	Tin Copper Wire	-	-	-	Polyvinyl Chloride	-	-	-	Black	-	-	100m	-	11mm	-	-	Stranded	-15°C	-	70°C	-	EN, EAC, CE	0.22mm²	Flame Retardant	No	-
In Stock RS PRO Control Cable, 2 Cores 0.5mm² 20 AWG, 50 m, Screened Stranded, Grey Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath RS stock no. 827-4139 Subtotal (1 reel of 50 metres) R 1 936,96(exc. VAT) R 1 936,96/reel Quantity	-	2	Control Cable	-	-	Screened	20AWG	-	Copper	-	-	-	Polyvinyl Chloride	-	-	-	Grey	16 x 0.20mm	-	50m	-	-	-	-	Stranded	-	-	80°C	-	EN 50525-2-51	0.5mm²	-	-	16
In Stock RS PRO Control Cable, 4 Cores 0.75mm², Screened, 100 m, Transparent Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath RS stock no. 208-0516 Subtotal (1 reel of 100 metres) R 6 186,60(exc. VAT) R 6 186,60/reel Quantity	-	4	Control Cable	RS PRO	-	Screened	-	-	Copper	-	-	-	Polyvinyl Chloride	-	-	-	Transparent	24 x 0.2mm	-	100m	-	-	-	-	Stranded	-	-	70°C	-	CE, EAC, EN	0.75mm²	-	-	24
In Stock RS PRO DEF STAN Multi-Core Industrial Cable, 20 Cores, 0.22mm², Unscreened, 100 m, Black Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath RS stock no. 236-9249 Subtotal (1 reel of 100 units) R 7 635,10(exc. VAT) R 7 635,10/reel Quantity	Armoured	20	Multi-Core Industrial Cable	DEF STAN	-	Unscreened	-	-	Tin Copper Wire	-	-	-	Polyvinyl Chloride	-	-	-	Black	-	-	100m	-	11mm	-	-	Stranded	-15°C	-	70°C	-	EN, EAC, CE	0.22mm²	Flame Retardant	No	-
In Stock RS PRO DEF STAN Multi-Core Industrial Cable, 12 Cores, 0.22mm², Unscreened, 25 m, Black Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath RS stock no. 236-9246 Subtotal (1 reel of 25 units) R 1 241,15(exc. VAT) R 1 241,15/reel Quantity	Armoured	12	Multi-Core Industrial Cable	DEF STAN	-	Unscreened	-	-	Tin Copper Wire	-	-	-	Polyvinyl Chloride	-	-	-	Black	-	-	25m	-	11mm	-	-	Stranded	-15°C	-	70°C	-	CE, EAC, EN	0.22mm²	Flame Retardant	No	-
In Stock RS PRO DEF STAN Multi-Core Industrial Cable, 4 Cores, 0.22mm², Screened, 25 m, Black Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath RS stock no. 236-9263 Subtotal (1 reel of 25 units) R 767,55(exc. VAT) R 767,55/reel Quantity	-	4	Multi-Core Industrial Cable	DEF STAN	-	Screened	-	-	Tin Copper Wire	-	-	-	Polyvinyl Chloride	-	-	-	Black	-	-	25m	-	11mm	250V	-	Solid	-40°C	-	120°C	-	RoHS	0.22mm²	-	No	-
In Stock RS PRO DEF STAN Multi-Core Industrial Cable, 2 Cores, 0.22mm², Unscreened, 100 m, Black Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath RS stock no. 236-9254 Subtotal (1 reel of 100 units) R 1 055,22(exc. VAT) R 1 055,22/reel Quantity	-	2	Multi-Core Industrial Cable	DEF STAN	-	Unscreened	-	-	Tin Copper Wire	-	-	-	Polyvinyl Chloride	-	-	-	Black	-	-	100m	-	11mm	30V	-	Solid	-40°C	-	120°C	-	RoHS	0.22mm²	-	No	-
Currently unavailable RS PRO Multi-Core Industrial Cable, 4 Cores, 0.5mm², Screened, 100 m, Black Polyvinyl Chloride Sheath RS stock no. 200-9637 Subtotal (1 reel of 50 metres) R 3 330,63(exc. VAT) R 3 330,63/reel Quantity	-	4	Multi-Core Industrial Cable	RS PRO	-	Screened	-	-	Copper	-	-	-	Polyvinyl Chloride	-	-	-	Black	-	-	100m	-	-	440V	-	DCR	-15°C	-	85°C	-	ANSI/ESD S20.20:2021, RoHS	0.5mm²	-	-	-