Cables for vertical applications play a key role in electric and automated handling systems.
In environments such as elevators, overhead cranes and festoon systems, continuous mechanical stress and demanding environmental conditions require cables with specific characteristics in terms of flexibility, strength, and durability. The ICC range meets these needs with reliable, high-performance, and long-lasting solutions.
Vertical Applications: elevator systems and festoon systems
Elevator systems are mechanical or electromechanical installations designed for the vertical or inclined lifting of people and materials. They are used in both civil and industrial environments, from elevators and hoists to escalators and lifting platforms.
In all these systems, cables must ensure service continuity, flexibility, and operational safety.
In festoon systems, on the other hand, cables are installed in a “U” shape and move along with cable trolleys that support their motion. These festoon system cables are designed to extend and retract within limited spaces, ensuring smooth and reliable operation even over long distances.
Key characteristics of cables for vertical applications
Electrical cables for vertical applications perform power supply, control, signal, and data transmission functions. They need to ensure:
- high flexibility and mechanical strength against continuous tension, torsion, and bending
- resistance to abrasion, oils, and chemical agents
- protection against weather conditions for outdoor installations
- Shields, where provided, prevent electromagnetic interference and ensure system safety.
The ICC range for elevator and festoon systems
ICC offers a complete range of cables for vertical applications, designed to combine performance, safety, and durability.
The H05VVH6-F / H07VVH6-F, FLAT PVC, and FLAT TPV models are multicores flat cables suitable for both elevator and festoon systems, mainly used for power supply purposes.
The FLAT HYBRID version, equipped with twisted pairs and AL/PET shielding tape, offers an all-in-one multifunctional solution, also enabling control and communication signal transmission.
For applications requiring mechanical support, ICC provides self-supporting cables designed to bear the weight of suspended equipment without compromising conductor integrity.
The available variants include:
- SELF-SUPPORTING E – with an external self-supporting element made of galvanized steel rope, ideal for pendant control stations, elevators, and overhead cranes.
- SELF-SUPPORTING I – with an internal self-supporting element made of synthetic fibers, perfect for installations where flexibility and compactness are essential.
Choosing ICC cables means opting for certified quality, reliability, and innovation in every vertical application.
