What we buy
- Multiconductor control cable, 2 through 37 conductors
- Shielded and unshielded instrumentation cable, twisted pair and triad
- Thermocouple extension wire, types J, K, T and E
- PLTC and ITC rated constructions
- #18, #16, #14, #12 and #10 AWG conductor sizes
- 300V and 600V control constructions
- Coils, spools, partial reels and cartons
Control cable is bought by conductor count and shield configuration, so the print on the jacket is more useful than the reel tag alone. Photograph both when they exist.
What makes a control lot quotable
Conductor count, AWG, voltage rating, shield type and whether the conductors are numbered or color-coded. Paired and triaded constructions should be described as such. If the cable is thermocouple extension, the calibration letter matters.
Control and instrumentation
- Conductors
- 2 to 37, pairs and triads
- Sizes
- #18, #16, #14, #12, #10
- Voltage
- 300V, 600V
- Shield
- Overall foil, braid, individually shielded pairs
- Rating
- PLTC, ITC, tray rated, sunlight resistant
- Quantity
- Footage per construction
- Condition
- Sealed, partial, cut ends, jacket damage
Mixed constructions should be listed separately. One photo of the rack helps us see what is there.
Short lengths still count
Control cable is often left in 50 to 300 ft lengths, and that is normal for this product. Give the approximate length per construction, the conductor count and the AWG, and photograph the spool labels.
A pallet of mixed control spools is a typical Minnesota load, and it is easier to quote than it looks when each spool is photographed with its label.
Removal from a plant
Control cable is usually stored in an electrical room, a maintenance crib or a warehouse rack. Small spools move by hand, and a pickup can often be handled with a liftgate or a dock trailer.
Tell us about escort requirements, badge procedures and plant safety orientation if they apply. Those details decide the schedule, not the price.
FAQ
Questions we get from sellers
Do you buy thermocouple wire?
Yes, when the calibration type and conductor size are identifiable. Photograph the spool label and the jacket print.
What if the conductor count is not marked?
Count the conductors at the cut end and photograph it. Numbered or color-coded conductors help, and the jacket print often states the count.
Do you buy used control cable from a demolition?
Sometimes. Used control cable is quoted on condition and remaining length, and a lot that has been pulled through conduit is usually worth less than one that never left the spool. Describe it honestly and send photos.