more than just a well-designed drive system — it needs the right cable infrastructure.
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Where Power Meets Precision
Every move your machines make – from conveyor to pump to robotic – depends on clean, controlled power from your Variable Frequency Drive.
There’s a critical link between your VFDs and your motors that determines whether your system performs with precision or struggles with downtime: the cable.
LAPP’s family of ÖLFLEX® VFD cables are engineered specifically for the demands of drive applications: built to deliver stable power, suppress electrical noise, and protect sensitive equipment in the harshest industrial environments.
Cables Engineered to maximize VFD Performance
Every ÖLFLEX® VFD cable is a system component, not just a conductor. Every layer is purpose-built for noise control, safety, and reliability.
Every cable in LAPP’s ÖLFLEX® VFD line is UL-listed and tested to meet the toughest North American and international standards.
LAPP’s Local Advantage
Lapp Cable Works operates a state-of-the-art 70,000 sq/ft facility in Florham Park, NJ:
- We produce up to 7.5 million feet of cable per month, including many of our ÖLFLEX® VFD motor cables.
- Our facility is supported by an integrated management system that is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified, ensuring exceptional quality and streamlined operations for faster delivery.
- We ship from two strategically located distribution centers in the US—Brownsville, IN, and Las Vegas, NV—providing widespread regional coverage and minimizing transportation time.
LAPP VFD Cable Design Features:
- Symmetrical conductor geometry: Equal impedance per phase minimizes common-mode current and voltage imbalance.
- XLPE insulation: Handles high voltage spikes and limits charge buildup.
- Double shielding (foil + tinned copper braid): Provides 100% coverage against EMI, ensuring signal integrity even near sensitive electronics.
- Full-size ground conductors: Improve fault current handling and reduce bearing damage.
- Industrial-grade jackets: Oil-resistant, sunlight-resistant, and TC-ER rated for open tray installation.
What Happens When You Use Standard Power Cables for a VFD Application?
- Drive trips and signal errors
- Bearing pitting and premature failure
- EMI interference in control systems
- Insulation breakdown from voltage spikes
Meet the LAPP ÖLFLEX® VFD Cable Lineup
Built for performance, flexibility, and easy routing.
Benefits:
- XLPE Plus insulation rated 1000 V (UL TC-ER)
- Excellent electrical balance and reduced noise
- Oil-resistant black polyurethane jacket
- UL TC-ER, c(UL) CIC/TC, and flexible motor supply approvals
Applications include: Conveyors, pumps, fans, and machine tools.
Power + control in one cable. Includes a pair of signal conductors for encoder or brake signals, fully shielded from the power cores.
Benefits:
- Simplifies wiring – no need for separate signal cables
- Double-shielded design prevents cross-talk
- Ideal for compact machines and panel installations
Applications include: Packaging lines, automated assembly systems, and motion control machines.
Built to meet Canadian installation standards while delivering the same robust performance as the VFD 1XL.
Benefits:
- c(UL) CIC/TC-ER approved for open tray use
- CSA rated for Canadian compliance
- Cold-resistant jacket and flexible design
Applications: Canadian industrial sites, manufacturing, and power distribution.
Next-generation power delivery for higher-output drives. Provides enhanced electrical performance and longer run capabilities.
Benefits:
- 2000 V XLPE Plus insulation
- UL & CSA rated TC-ER, WTTC, and flexible motor supply cable
- High crush resistance and thermal stability
Applications include: Long cable runs, HVAC fans, extruders, and heavy machinery.
Combines high-voltage durability with integrated control wiring. For advanced systems where both power and precision control matter.
Benefits:
- 2000 V power conductors plus shielded signal pair
- Reduces noise in feedback circuits
- Streamlines installation and simplifies conduit layout
Applications include: Robotics, conveyors, and integrated production lines.
The ultimate in electrical balance. Designed with symmetrical grounding geometry to cancel common-mode current at its source – protecting bearings and extending motor life.
Benefits:
- 2000 V XLPE Plus insulation
- Industry-leading common-mode noise reduction
- Best-in-class EMI shielding and symmetry
- Ideal for high-precision or high-frequency drives
Applications include: Servo motors, motion control, CNC machinery, and environments with sensitive instrumentation.
Reduced diameter shielded cable. Resistant to disinfectants used in the food, beverage, and chemical industries.
Benefits:
- LAPP Surge Guard
- Double shielded
- Specially formulated thermoplastic polymer jacket
Applications include: food & beverage, chemical, and related industries.
Using LAPP’s SKINTOP® BRUSH cable gland when installing a VFD cable significantly improves performance, reliability, and safety.
- Optimal Shielding and EMI Protection
- Efficient and Reliable Shield Grounding
- Easier Shield Termination
- Mechanical Strain Relief
- Compliance with EMC Standards
- Reduced Common Mode Currents
- IP Protection
More reliable, efficient, and long-lasting VFD systems with minimum downtime and performance issues.
VFD Brochure: Explore the options of our range of VFD cables
Trust LAPP to power your industrial systems when reliability and performance are critical.
Industry Demands the Best
Modern factories depend on smooth, noise-free drive systems to maximize productivity.
ÖLFLEX® VFD cables are proven in:
- Material handling systems: Conveyor synchronization and precision control.
- Pumping and HVAC operations: Efficient motor operation in long cable runs.
- Robotics and automation: Stable feedback for servo and motion systems.
- Food, beverage, and packaging lines: Reliable uptime in washdown environments.
- Steel and Heavy Industry: Oil-resistant, rugged performance in harsh conditions.
- Semiconductor manufacturing: smooth, precise control for wafer handling, etching, polishing, and for critical HVAC systems.
- Data Centers: reduced EMI and preventing voltage spikes minimizes motor damage.
- EV and battery manufacturing: EMI-controlled performance in high-current applications.
Why Engineers Choose LAPP
- North America availability: ÖLFLEX® VFD cables are stocked and ready to ship from LAPP’s US distribution centers.
- Proven manufacturing excellence: LAPP VFD cables feature enhanced shielding, superior grounding, and heavy-duty insulation designed to handle high-voltage spikes, electrical noise, and harsh environments.
- Do LAPP VFD cables carry TC-ER approvals? All LAPP VFD cables have TC-ER approval, so they do not require conduit if adequately supported, which lowers overall cost and eases installation.
- VFD Cable Selection Tool: Our Tool can quickly give you the best options to meet your requirements.
- Complete system solutions: Pair your VFD cables with LAPP’s EPIC® connectors, SKINTOP® glands, or LAPP Harnessing Solutions custom cable assemblies for single-source solutions.
Drive Your Factory Forward
Don’t let your VFD cables be the weak link in your production chain.
With LAPP’s ÖLFLEX® VFD portfolio, you get reliable performance & robust construction from the smallest drive system to the largest industrial motor installation.
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