“16/4 Shielded VFD Cable is a specialized solution engineered to bridge the gap between Variable Frequency Drives and industrial motors. While standard power cables often fail in VFD environments, this cable utilizes high-performance shielding and cross-linked insulation to suppress electrical noise and withstand high-voltage spikes, ensuring the longevity of both your drive and motor.”

Why Professionals Choose 16 AWG 4-Conductor Shielded VFD Cable?

Operating a VFD with unshielded wire can turn your motor leads into unintended radio transmitters, creating electromagnetic interference (EMI) that scrambles nearby control signals and sensors. This 16/4 VFD construction is specifically designed to contain that noise while protecting the motor from the destructive “reflected waves” common in Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) systems

• Superior EMI/RFI Suppression: Featuring a foil shield and a 85 % tinned copper braid shield, this cable acts as a Faraday cage to trap high-frequency noise and drain it safely to ground.

• Reflected Wave Protection: The specialized Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation is thermally stable and rated to handle the “corona discharge” effect and 2000V+ voltage spikes that can carbonize and melt standard PVC insulation.

• Rugged Industrial Jacket: The outer jacket is specifically formulated to resist industrial oils, coolants, and chemicals, ensuring it remains pliable and intact in harsh factory wash-down or machining environments.

Technical Specifications: 16 AWG 4C VFD

• Conductor Size: 16 AWG

• Number of Conductors: 4

• Drain Wire: 16 AWG

• Conductor Material: Fully annealed stranded tinned copper for maximum flexibility

• Insulation Type: XLPE (Cross-linked Polyethylene) rated for VFD service

• Shielding: Aluminum polyester and 85% tinned copper braid.

• Voltage Rating: 600V (TC-ER) (1000V flexible motor supply cable)

• Temperature Rating: 90C (Wet/Dry)

• Jacket Material: Oil-resistant, flame-retardant specialized PVC

• Ampacity: 20 Amps

Common Applications

• Precision Conveyor Systems: Powering small industrial motors where suppressing EMI is vital to prevent interference with optical sensors and PLCs.

• Commercial HVAC Fans & Pumps: Ensuring clean power delivery for variable speed fans and precision pumping stations in commercial buildings.

• Automated Packaging Machinery: Ideal for the high-frequency switching requirements of robotics and automated sorting equipment.

• Food & Beverage Processing: Handling the motor leads in wash-down areas where moisture and chemical resistance are non-negotiable.

Technical Note:All values are nominal and subject to industry tolerances and manufacturer corrections. Specifications are subject to change without notice. It is the buyers responsibility to verify that all materials meet the specific requirements of the project and comply with local electrical codes.