22 Shielded Cable Manufacturers in 2023
This section provides an overview for shielded cables as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 22 shielded cable manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked shielded cable companies as of September, 2023: 1.Victor Wire & Cable, 2.Casco Manufacturing, 3.kabeltronik® Arthur Volland GmbH.
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What Is a Shielded Cable?
A shielded cable is a cable in which the metal conductor portion that transmits signals and power is covered with a grounded metal layer.
The grounding metal layer is made of a thin film or other material that is braided into a structure. Covering the conductor section with a metallic layer blocks electromagnetic waves from the outside and, at the same time, prevents leakage of electromagnetic waves to the outside.
This structure contributes to high-speed communication in the communication and instrumentation fields and is important for ensuring safety in the high-power field. Multi-core cables also play a role in canceling out inter-wire noise.
Uses of Shielded Cables
Shielded cables are widely used in LAN cables for OA equipment and loudspeakers for audio equipment.
The purpose of these applications is to protect equipment from electromagnetic waves emitted from outside. In contrast, shielded cables are also used in high-voltage power distribution applications. The purpose of these applications is to prevent the generation of electromagnetic waves.
Principle of Shielded Cables
The main components of a shielded cable are the conductor, the shielding layer (shield), the insulation layer, and the sheath.
In ordinary metal cables, the outer conductor is covered by an insulating layer. Shielded cable, on the other hand, is covered with a shielding layer, such as a thin metal film, on top of the insulation layer covering the conductor.
The outside of the shielding layer is covered with an insulating film called a sheath to protect the wire from the outside environment. By grounding the shielding layer, signal cables can be protected from noise. Shielded cable can also be used for power cables to cancel out the electromagnetic waves generated.
Canceling electromagnetic waves from power cables is often used from a safety perspective because it leads to the prevention of electric shock accidents due to induction.
Types of Shielded Cable
Shielded cables include "electrostatic shielded cables," which prevent external noise, and "electromagnetic shielded cables," which prevent magnetic flux caused by electric current from affecting external equipment. Since the method of grounding the shielding layer differs depending on the type, it is important to ground the cable using a method appropriate for the type.
1. Electrostatic Shielded Cable
Electrostatic shielded cable is a cable with a core wire covered with metallic tape, such as copper or aluminum, or mesh braided wire.
This absorbs external noise and conducts it to ground, preventing noise from entering the core wire. It is mainly used for signal and communication cables. The basic grounding method for electrostatically seeded cables is single end grounding. This is to prevent the return current from flowing into the shield.
If both ends are connected to ground, there is a greater possibility of current flowing through the shield, and there is a risk of noise being generated from the shield due to current flow. Also, if the shield is not connected to ground, not only will the shield not be effective, but the electrical charge accumulated in the shield will be released in some way, causing noise in the signal, so care must be taken. When shielded cable is used, it must be grounded.
2. Electromagnetic Shielded Cable
Electromagnetic shielded cable is a cable with a core wire covered with iron and copper to prevent magnetic flux caused by electric current from escaping.
The disadvantage of this cable is that it is vulnerable to bending and folding due to the iron covering. It is mainly used for power cables, motors, and other cables in which large currents flow. When grounding an electromagnetically shielded cable, choose between grounding at both ends or at one end, depending on the distance. For long-distance power transmission, grounding should be done at both ends, and for short distances, grounding should be done at one end. In both cases, the grounding wiring should have as low electrical resistance as possible to increase the shielding effect.
Generally, copper plates or copper piles are embedded several meters underground to reduce grounding resistance. This underground buried conductor is the grounding pole. Wires rising to the ground surface from the grounding pole are connected to a copper bar called a ground bar or bus bar.
List of 22 Shielded Cable Manufacturers
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Consolidated Electronic Wire & Cable
Shielded Cables
Company Overview
Consolidated Electronic Wire & Cable, established in 1919, is headquartered in Franklin Park, Illinois, and is a manufacturer and supplier of wire and cable solutions. They offer a full line of standard and custom electronic wire, cable, power supply cords, molded cable assemblies, and wiring harnesses. Consolidated Electronic Wire & Cable has a wide range of certifications including ISO 9001:2015, RoHS, CE Mark, and NEC certification, serving industries such as telecommunications, aerospace, automotive, and lighting industry.
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Victor Wire & Cable
Shielded Cables
Company Overview
Victor Wire & Cable (VWC) is an American manufacturer of custom cable and wire products that was established in Los Angeles, California in 1984. The company manufactures wire and cable products to various standards and certifications, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL) approved or MIL SPEC compliant types. It primarily produces composite cables, hook-up wires, and coaxial cables with various material combinations (e.g. jackets, fillers, conductors) to optimize for high temperature, low noise, or hybrid applications. VWC mainly serves clients in the telecommunications, medical, aerospace, and industrial processing sectors.
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EIS Wire & Cable
Shielded Cables
Company Overview
EIS Wire & Cable, established in South Hadley, Massachusetts, in 1910 is a manufacturer of Custom Cables & Bulk Wire Products. The company's product range includes Single Conductor Hook-up Wires, power cables, data cables, Complex Multi Conductors and Composite Cables. Their products are used in industries such as Electronics and Telecommunications, Automotive, Transportation and aerospace and Defense. The company also provides services including full Hi-pot and Continuity testing on every cable, Custom built for exact specifications, Custom or Bulk packaging, technical support and customer service.
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Brim Electronics, Inc.
Shielded Cables
Company Overview
Brim Electronics was established in 1975 and is based in Lodi, New Jersey, serving as a manufacturer and marketer of electronic equipment. The company manufactures and markets electronic and electrical wires, fastening devices, electronic fasteners, and ceramic insulators. Additionally, they perform secondary manufacturing activities such as harness/cable assemblies, cable dying, striping, cutting, and hot tin dipping. Their wire and cable products include UL/CUL and CSA certified flexible, ultra-flexible, commercial, and MIL spec wires and cables.
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Swift Bridge Technologies
Shielded Cables
Company Overview
Swift Bridge Technologies, established in 2012 and situated in Tigard, Oregon, is a manufacturer and supplier of custom cable solutions. The company specializes in cable solutions for high density board-to-board interconnects, logic analysis, real time oscilloscopes, digital storage oscilloscopes and 65 GHzsignal transmission. Its product range encompasses high-speed data cables, power cables, fiber optic cables, coaxial cables, and custom cable assemblies. Indicating adherence to quality standards, the company possesses ISO 9001 certifications in both Malaysia and Portland, alongside an IATF certificate.
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Daburn Electronics & Cable
Shielded Cables
Company Overview
Daburn Electronics & Cable was founded in 1964 and is based in Dover, New Jersey. The company is a supplier of over 500 products including wire, cable, sleeving, vacuum systems, and related products produced in ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100-certified facilities. The company operates through two divisions: Wire & Cable Division and Electronic Hardware Division. The Wire & Cable Division offs military and commercial specification products including wire, cable, tubing, and over 20,000 standard items, mostly available for special construction to order. The Electronic Hardware Division produces in-house porcelain insulators, plugs, fastening devices, cords, and other devices and components.
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Casco Manufacturing
Shielded Cables
Company Overview
Casco Manufacturing is an American ISO 9001 certified contract manufacturer specializing in cable assemblies that was established in 1996. Based in Bolingbrook, Illinois, the company produces various custom cable assemblies including coaxial and fiber optic models, which are commonly used in the electronics, telecommunications, transportation, and construction markets. They also offer power cables, grounding equipment, and box builds for cable organization. Casco offers additional engineering, labeling, and kitting/packaging services to aid in medium- to large-scale customer projects.
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American Wire Group
Shielded Cables
Company Overview
America Wire Group (AWG) is a manufacturer and supplier of wires, cables, and related accessories in the utility and renewable energy market. AWG provides high-quality products for various applications, including wind, solar, and electric vehicle infrastructure. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, AWG has been expanding rapidly and has three other regional distribution centres in California, Pennsylvania, and Texas. In addition to distribution and storage services, offer customer support services like cable management. With a focus on innovation and quality, AWG remains a trusted partner for businesses looking for reliable wire solutions.
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L. A. Woolley Electric, Inc.
Shielded Cables
Company Overview
L.A. Woolley Electric, Inc. (L.A. Woolley) was founded in Buffalo, New York in 1916 as a supply distributor to serve the industrial and commercial marketplace. The company offers products from such manufacturers as Acme, Mersen, Pass & Seymor, and Wago. The company specializes in control and panel board products, transformers, terminal blocks, wiring accessories, as well as hazardous location products. The company's in-house sales team also support customers in selecting, ordering, and receiving the correct order.
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Excel Connection
Shielded Cables
Company Overview
Excel Connection was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The company is a manufacturer of standard and custom lead wires, wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and electro-mechanical panels for mining, agriculture, automotive, and mechanical drives industries. The company’s lineup of cables includes ribbon cables, braided cables, fiber optic cables, terminal block assemblies, and heavy gauge cables meeting pull test up to 1,000 pounds. The company offers services including vendor-managed inventory, kitting services, engineering support, and prototyping services.
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Dielectric Sciences, Inc.
Shielded Cables
Company Overview
Dielectric Sciences, Inc., established in Chelmsford, Massachusetts in 1970 is a manufacturer of high voltage cable assemblies, connectors, and insulation systems. The company's product portfolio includes Custom-designed cable assemblies capable of handling high voltage requirements for power transmission and distribution, Precision-engineered connectors for secure and efficient electrical connections in high voltage systems, and insulation materials and systems. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation.
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Multi/Cable Corp.
Shielded Cables
Company Overview
Multi/Cable Corp., established in Bristol, CT in 1975, is a manufacturer of custom made multi-conductor and multi-pair electrical wire and cable. The company's product range includes Instrumentation Cable & Control Cable, PLTC Instrumentation Cable, Tray Cable, Utility Control Cable and High Temperature Wire & Cable. Their products are used in industries such as Electronics and Telecommunications, Automotive, Transportation and aerospace and Defense. The company provides Quality Assurance, Technical Support, national distribution, customized services and customer support.
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Canare Electric Co., Ltd.
Microphone cable
Company Overview
Canare Electric Co., Ltd., established in Nagoya, Japan, in 1974, is a manufacturer engaged in cable, assembly, connectors, passive and active equipment, and incidental instruments for the broadcast and communication industry. Their product range includes HFO Camera cables, fiber optic systems, cable assemblies, and transmission devices. The company entered the U.S. market in 1983 with an office in Los Angeles, California and has distributors in Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany and France.
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Micro-Tek Corp.
Shielded Cables
Company Overview
Micro-Tek Corp. (MTC) is a custom manufacturer of wires, cables, and assemblies originally founded in 1965 as the Miniature Insulated Wire Company before its incorporation in 1966. Based in Cinnaminson, New Jersey, the company produces wire and cable products in a wide range of materials that can be drawn, flattened, insulated, and cut to customer specifications. It also stocks wire varieties used for shielding or braiding. In addition to customization options, MTC provides additional stripping, inspection, and testing services to its clients in the military and medical sectors, as well as audio and computer manufacturers.
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Metrofunk Kabel-Union GmbH
Abgeschirmtes Kabel
Company Overview
Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Germany, Metrofunk Kabel Union is a premier company famous for its premium cables and accessories. With a vast array of products, they offer power cables, data cables, and audio-video cables that cater to diverse sectors and applications. Offering more than just products, Metrofunk provides specialized cable assembly and custom solutions to meet unique requirements. The company's ISO 9001 certification demonstrates its determination to deliver quality standards. Based in Germany, they are a reputable source of cutting-edge cable solutions, thriving and setting trade benchmarks.
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kabeltronik® Arthur Volland GmbH
Shielded cable
Company Overview
Kabeltronik, a German-based company founded in 1983, is a principal provider of premium cables, wires, cable assemblies, conduits, tubing, and sleeving. They specialize in an extensive range of offerings, encompassing cables, wires, cable assemblies, and conduits, ensuring efficient signal conveyance and safeguarding. Their array of services spans technical consultation, cable design, and bespoke cable assembly to cater to unique needs. With a constant pursuit of excellence and dependability, Kabeltronik delivers impeccable post-sale assistance and swift delivery. Their profound expertise within the sector positions them as solid collaborators for all cable and wire solutions.
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Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
Spiral shieleded wire
Company Overview
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (SEI) is a Japanese manufacturer of electric wires and optical fiber cables that was originally founded in 1897 as Sumitomo Copper Rolling Works before rebranding in 2015. Based in Chuo-ku, Osaka, the company produces various electric and electronic products including wires and cables for automotive onboard systems, optical fibers for data transmission, compound semiconductors used in electronics, and soft magnetic composites for low-speed rotors. Aside from its products, SEI also offers data center solutions and monitoring services, which improve safety and efficiency in customer-specific management and analytical systems.
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LEMO S.A.
CABLE ASSEMBLIES
Company Overview
LEMO, founded in Écublens, Vaud in 1946 is a manufacturer of medical connectors, Plastic Connectors and Miniature Connectors. The company's product portfolio includes Low voltage connectors, High Pressure Connectors, High Voltage Connectors, Media converters and Harsh Environment Connectors. The company serves markets such as , medicine, robotics, communication, transport, power and energy. The company also provides services including national distribution, product selection, installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and customer service.
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CHANGZHOU EAGLE ELECTRONICS COMPANY
AV Cable/AC Cable/COAXIAL Cable
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Shielded Cable Manufacturer Ranking
*Including some distributors, etc.Ranking as of September 2023 in United States of America
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | Victor Wire & Cable |
25.0%
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| 2 | Casco Manufacturing |
25.0%
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| 3 | kabeltronik® Arthur Volland GmbH |
25.0%
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| 4 | Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. |
25.0%
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Ranking as of September 2023 Globally
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | Metrofunk Kabel-Union GmbH |
42.9%
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| 2 | Victor Wire & Cable |
14.3%
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| 3 | Casco Manufacturing |
14.3%
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| 4 | kabeltronik® Arthur Volland GmbH |
14.3%
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| 5 | Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. |
14.3%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the shielded cable page as of September 2023. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
- Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.: 289,191
- HIRAKAWA HEWTECH CORP.: 2,367
- TATSUTA Electric Wire and Cable Co.,Ltd.: 1,011
Newly Established Company
- Excel Connection: 1986 (37 years ago)
- Dielectric Sciences, Inc.: 1970 (53 years ago)
- Canare Electric Co., Ltd.: 1970 (53 years ago)
Company with a History
- Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.: 1897 (126 years ago)
- L. A. Woolley Electric, Inc.: 1916 (107 years ago)
- TATSUTA Electric Wire and Cable Co.,Ltd.: 1945 (78 years ago)
