50 ft CAT5E Ethernet Cable for Industrial Automation
Our 50 ft CAT5E Ethernet Cable is ideal for installation in industrial automation applications, striking the right balance between industrial-level construction and networking capability. Suitable for demanding applications like PROFINET use cases and Siemens automation systems, its robust construction provides high-speed connections with resistance to environmental interference. This cable is 50 ft in length but can be custom manufactured in lengths between 1 ft and 328 ft (100 meters) to fit various installation requirements, whether you’re connecting tight spaces like control cabinets or spanning long areas like factory floors.
Understanding CAT5 vs CAT5E vs CAT6: Why CAT5E Suits Industrial Needs
With the continuous growth of Ethernet cabling options, it is important to choose the right cabling type for your application. CAT5 Ethernet can support data rates of up to 100 Mbps for older systems, while CAT5E provides improvements with reduced crosstalk and max speeds of up to 1 Gbps. For even greater data rates (10Gbps), there is also CAT6, which is often excessive (and too stiff) for some industrial uses. Our CAT5E Ethernet cable provides a good balance of increased shielding with a flexible design for industrial automation protocols, including PROFINET, EtherCAT, and other control industry networks, while remaining friendly to consumer product applications such as gaming consoles and PC peripheral devices, which typically use flat Ethernet cables.
Heavy Duty Double Shielding that Delivers Stable High Speed
With two layers of shielding—foil-wrapped twisted pairs plus a well-made overall braided shield—our cable design helps minimize, where possible, electromagnetic interference (EMI) and provides clean and stable transmission of your data. This is critical in the industrial plant environment, where neighboring networks are often subject to electrical noise generated by many machines. Using brass alloy RJ45 connectors in place of stainless steel also allows for far greater longevity of connections over time by resisting corrosion.
Tough Enough For Use Indoors or Outdoors
This cable features a high-quality industrial PVC jacket that is an abrasion-resistant, weatherproof material, and has an IP68 waterproof rating (product can be submerged in water continuously/no liquids permitted in cable) that protects against moisture, dust, oils, and UV light. The process handles extreme humidity and temperature variations with maximum and minimum limits of -40°C to +105°C. This means our cable can easily handle the rigors of the outdoor installation environment or the ins and outs of an indoor factory installation.
Specifications
Parameter | Details |
Cable Type | CAT5E Ethernet Cable, Double Shielded |
Length Options | 0.5 ft, 1 ft, 2 ft, 3 ft, 5 ft, 8 ft, 10 ft, 15 ft, 20 ft, 25 ft, 30 ft, 50 ft, 70 ft, custom lengths up to 328 ft (100m) |
Core Material | Pure copper |
Conductors | 8 twisted pairs |
Data Rate | Up to 1 Gbps |
Bandwidth | Up to 100 MHz |
Shielding | S/FTP (Foil shielded twisted pairs + braided overall shield) |
Jacket Material | Industrial-grade PVC |
Waterproof Rating | IP68 |
Operating Temperature | -40°C to +105°C |
Cable Diameter | 7.0 mm |
Connector Type | Brass RJ45 with gold-plated contacts |
Compliance Standards | ISO/IEC 11801, TIA/EIA-568-B.2, RoHS |
Suitable Applications | PROFINET, Siemens automation, EtherCAT, gaming, office networks |
This cable provides highly reliable and low-latency communications suitable for both industrial Ethernet environments and other demanding consumer applications. Its rugged construction protects against interference and environmental stress, and its flexible design eases installation in complex environments. Whenever you might be upgrading factory communication networks or upgrading home LANs for the PS5 and PC gaming, you can rely on this CAT5E cable to do its job.
If you require other cable lengths, colors, or branding options, there are customization options available to meet the requirements of your project and approval process.
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