Looking for a manufacturer of flexible silicone wire (like on multimeter leads) - Page 1
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author: Bonsaihero
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 08, 2019, 11:00:55 am
content: Hello,If you know the test leads on Fluke multimeters or in fact on the 121-GW that Dave sells then you know what kind of cable I mean. Preferably I want the cable to be black and red and be attached to eachother (like speaker wire), but finding the wire seems tricky enough.For reference, currently I'm using speaker cable 2x1,5mm^2 from Donne (a Dutch company), but this breaks too often internally, as the application is on a hand-held tool.About half an amp will pass through it at 14V.Also can I cross post this to the buy/sell/wanted board?

author: magic
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 08, 2019, 11:10:10 am
content: Electro PJP makes nice silicone test leads, CAT rated, double insulated and everything. Distributors can be found.I know that's not what you are looking for but it is similar to what you have seen on DMMsAlso:https://www.tme.eu/gb/katalog/cables_38/?mapped_params=657:1451195;673:1451017;&s_field=artykul&s_order=ASC&visible_params=2,529,1181,665,32,657,2517,673,663,18,669,1335,661,672,423,667,681,683,2221,671,2206,678,2728,674,909,425,2171,2228,686,662,527,840,537,16,236,1362,736,426,668,1382,670,74,1775,731,2669,2968,2967,317,1605,2546,734,3076,3077,138,2705,351,1729,3078,14It seems more like what you are looking for. Probably any distirbutor will have similar cables.

author: KMoffett
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 08, 2019, 11:11:50 am
content: Digikey in the USA sells internationally for many manufacturers. Do a parametric filter in their wire section. Select Silicon or Silicon Rubber.https://www.digikey.com/products/en/cables-wires/single-conductor-cables-hook-up-wire/474Ken

author: ledtester
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 08, 2019, 11:23:25 am
content: QuoteThat's called zip cord.

author: Jeroen3
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 08, 2019, 12:29:03 pm
content: As alternative, perhaps cable spiral wrap or high flexible PU cable?

author: klunkerbus
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 08, 2019, 12:42:01 pm
content: Wire with a high number of fine gauge strands and silicone insulation is common in the radio control hobby. That may open up sources for you, although I don't recall seeing it available in zipcord style.

author: NiHaoMike
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 08, 2019, 12:47:41 pm
content: Look up "2 conductor silicone wire" on sites like Amazon.

author: Warhawk
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 08, 2019, 12:48:06 pm
content: What you need is a quality silicon cable for R/C models of e.g. airplanes. Fist, go to the local hobby store and ask there. It comes in different thicknesses (cross sections). Our local store sources it here:https://m-el.euYou will never look back.A cheaper variant is this:https://www.banggood.com/10m-Soft-Silicon-Cable-Wire-24AWG-Heatproof-Flexible-BlackWhiteRedGreenBlue-For-RC-Model-Battery-p-1394223.html?ID=228&cur_warehouse=CNbut it is nowhere close to ones from Muldental. The stuff from Muldental is pure copper*** and much dense.https://rcpro.pl/eng_pm_Przewod-silikonowy-wysoko-pradowy-Muldental-11AWG-4mm2-czarny-9538_1.jpg*** I was told that Chinese silicon cables must use tinning because of lower quality acidic silicone insulation.

author: Bonsaihero
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 09, 2019, 09:43:29 am
content: I'd like to thank everyone for your replies, I will be using your suggestions.

author: tooki
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 09, 2019, 06:10:37 pm
content: Reichelt sells twin silicone.

author: dr.diesel
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 09, 2019, 06:21:12 pm
content: microflexwire.com also has similar super flex high strand count wire, known for high quality also. You can get a variety of jacket material, silicone, FEP and others.