Elevator Cables

Elevator traveling cable is a vital link between the elevator car and controller. In conventional elevators, all power and signal information is transmitted through the traveling cable. The vast majority, as much as 95%, of wire and cable produced will be installed in a fixed location. The remainder will be used where some motion is required. Many of these cables are easily replaceable, with no serious consequence from any failure. The remaining flexible cables – in motion during service, such as mining cables, oil well boring cables, crane cables and elevator traveling cables – are expected to last. Elevator traveling cable is a specialized multi-conductor cable continually in motion and must last for many years.