Shop flat ribbon cable for IDC assemblies, computers, industrial electronics, controls and internal equipment wiring. Wallco offers multi-conductor flat cable in multiple conductor counts, lengths and color configurations for electronic interconnection applications.
Compare cable by conductor count, conductor spacing, wire gauge, insulation configuration, color and required roll length.
Flat ribbon cable places multiple insulated conductors side by side in a flexible, organized cable format. It is widely used inside computers, industrial electronics, communications equipment and electronic assemblies where several conductors must be routed between connectors or circuit boards.
Ribbon cable is commonly paired with insulation-displacement connectors because multiple conductors can be terminated simultaneously at a controlled spacing. The conductor spacing and cable construction must match the IDC connector being used.
Flat cable is available in many conductor counts for different equipment and connector sizes. Select the number of conductors according to the required circuit and mating connector rather than simply matching the overall cable width.
Conductor pitch is a critical specification for ribbon-cable applications. Common cable constructions may use 1.27 mm or other conductor spacing depending on the intended connector system.
Twenty-eight gauge conductors are common in traditional ribbon-cable assemblies used for signal and low-current electronic connections. Wire gauge, insulation rating and conductor spacing should all be checked against the intended application.
Gray flat cable is commonly used in internal equipment wiring and computer cable assemblies. One conductor may be identified by a contrasting edge marking to help maintain connector orientation during assembly.
Rainbow flat cable uses multiple insulation colors to make individual conductors easier to identify during assembly, prototyping and troubleshooting. Electrical compatibility still depends on conductor size, spacing and insulation specifications.
Bulk ribbon cable allows installers and equipment builders to cut cable to the required length and terminate compatible connectors as needed. Proper termination tooling and connector selection help produce repeatable cable assemblies.
Determine the required conductor count, conductor pitch, wire gauge and cable length. If the cable will be terminated with IDC connectors, verify that the connector contact spacing and cable specifications are compatible before assembly.