Cable assembly for mechanical engineering and plant construction – custom-made power cables, connection cables and data cables

 

Custom-made products for mechanical engineering: tailor-made cable and adapter solutions directly from the manufacturer

MAG GmbH develops and manufactures customised cable assemblies for mechanical engineering and plant construction. These include power cables, connection cables, control cables, data cables and project-specific adapter solutions for machines, plants, aggregates, control cabinets and peripherals.

Whether you need a single connection cable, a pre-assembled cable set or a recurring OEM series, we work with you to coordinate technical requirements, target markets, connector systems, cable design and economic conditions. This results in reliable and tailor-made solutions for industrial use.

  • Cable assembly according to specifications for machines and systems
  • Country-specific power cables for export machines and international markets
  • Ready-to-connect cable sets and pre-assembled modules
  • OEM series production from medium quantities
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Customised cable assemblies for machines, systems and industrial series applications

Minimum quantity and delivery time for custom-made products in mechanical engineering

Custom-made products for mechanical and plant engineering are usually economically viable from medium series onwards. The following entry conditions generally apply to new projects:

  • from approx. 500 units
  • or from approx. 2,000 EUR order value

The production time for customer-specific cable assemblies is usually approx. 20–24 weeks, depending on the specification, material availability, cable type, connector design and project-related requirements. For series projects, framework orders with call-offs are also possible.

Power cables, connection cables and data cables for machines and systems

In mechanical engineering, different cable types are required depending on the location of use, target market, voltage, interface and installation situation. MAG GmbH supplies both standard products from stock and customised cable assemblies for recurring series applications.

  • Power cables for Germany and Europe, e.g. Schuko / CEE 7/7
  • International power cables for the USA, UK, Switzerland, Australia and other target markets
  • Open-ended connection cables for machines, devices and control cabinets
  • IEC device plugs such as C13, C15, C19, C5, C7 and other versions
  • LAN and fibre optic cables for controllers, IPCs and HMI control panels

You can find suitable standard products in the following categories, among others:

Cable assembly for export machines: country-specific power cables and connector systems

A typical application is equipping identical machines with different power cables for different countries. Depending on the target market, the machine is delivered with the appropriate connection cable, suitable plug system and coordinated design.

  • Machine for Germany/EU: power cable with Schuko plug or suitable IEC connection cable for the European market.
  • Machine for the United Kingdom: same machine platform with UK power cable for the British target market.
  • Machine for the USA/Canada: version with suitable US plug and coordinated cable design.
  • International series: same machine, but different power cord sets depending on the country of delivery.
  • Control cabinet and device connection: Connection cable with open end for direct further processing.

In addition to the plug, the voltage, frequency, current carrying capacity, cross-section, sheath material, cable length and the intended application in mechanical engineering are also decisive factors.

Typical applications for cable assembly in mechanical and plant engineering

Our custom-made products cover numerous areas of application in mechanical and plant engineering:

  • Power supply for machines, aggregates, pumps and drives
  • Control cabinet cabling as well as feed and output cables
  • Power and data cables for controllers, IPCs and HMI panels
  • Sensor and actuator connections for valves, sensors and I/O modules
  • Pre-assembled modules and defined interface connections
  • Export machines with country-specific power cables and connection sets

Technical specifications: cross-section, sheath material, number of cores and cable type

Depending on the application environment, the cable type, material and structure are selected to suit the technical requirements. Typical options for custom-made mechanical engineering products are:

  • Different cable cross-sections and number of cores
  • Various sheath materials for indoor use, industrial use and increased loads
  • Extended temperature ranges for production, storage and outdoor applications
  • Oil and chemical-resistant cables for industrial environments
  • Halogen-free versions (LSZH) for increased safety requirements
  • Robust cables for movement, tight bending radii and drag chains
  • Project-specific selection based on application, design and technical specifications

For many projects, the correct cable designation is already an important selection factor. Information on H05VV-F, H07RN-F, Z1Z1, number of cores, protective conductor marking and cross-section can be found here:

How a custom-made project for mechanical engineering cables works

A structured process ensures that the finished cable assembly is technically, economically and logistically suitable for your machine or system.

  1. Enquiry and task specification
    Recording of application, machine or system type, target market, plug types, cable lengths, quantities and call-off planning.
  2. Technical
    development Selection of suitable connectors, cable types, cable structures, sheathing materials and appropriate designs for the respective application environment.
  3. Sampling and testing
    On request, with samples for testing in the device, control cabinet or directly on the machine.
  4. Series production and
    delivery Production after approval with coordinated delivery via the logistics centre in Lengede – also available as a call-off solution on request.
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From enquiry to series production: clear technical coordination reduces queries, improves planning reliability and ensures the cost-effective implementation of your custom-made cables.

Early coordination of the target market, cable length, cable type and quantity is particularly important for export machines, open-ended connection cables or project-specific plug combinations.

Your advantages with custom-made cables for mechanical engineering

For manufacturers of machines and systems, working with MAG GmbH offers clear advantages:

  • Over 30 years of experience with power cables, connection cables and data cables
  • Practical expertise in mechanical engineering, plant engineering, OEM and industry
  • Combination of manufacturing expertise, own brand DINIC and wholesale
  • Consideration of international target markets, connector systems and project requirements
  • Reliable series production from medium quantities
  • Central logistics in Germany for predictable delivery processes

Helpful information for planning, selection and export

When planning a custom-made product in mechanical engineering, a clear overview of cable types, connector systems, device connections and technical designations is particularly helpful. These information pages will assist you with selection and enquiries:

Customised products based on stock items and standard articles

In many cases, a customer-specific solution can also be implemented on the basis of an existing stock item. This saves coordination effort and simplifies technical allocation.

Simply select a suitable product from our range – for example, a power cord, an IEC extension cable or a LAN cable – and quote the corresponding item number in your enquiry.

You can find suitable standard items here, among other places:

Possible customisations include:

  • same cable type in different lengths
  • Same cable type in a different colour
  • Customised plug, coupling or socket combination
  • Open end instead of standard plug or vice versa
  • Further technical adjustments by agreement

Based on the item number and your desired modification, we will check whether and from what quantities it is economically feasible to produce a customised product.

Contact for cable assembly and custom-made products in mechanical engineering

The MAG GmbH team in Lengede is available to answer any project enquiries regarding cable assembly, custom-made power cables and connection cables for mechanical engineering.

The following information is particularly helpful for fast processing:

  • Brief description of the machine, system and application environment
  • Country of delivery or target market
  • Desired standards, designs or project-related requirements
  • Desired plug types, cable lengths and cable routing
  • Item numbers for customisations based on stock items
  • Planned quantities, call-off quantities and SOP

Direct contact to MAG GmbH:
Tel.: +49 (0)5344 /
9602-0 Email: info@mag-kabel.de

Alternatively, please use our contact page with contact form and further information:
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If possible, please send us technical documentation, drawing extracts, photos, item numbers and details of quantities, target market and connector type. This will enable us to check more quickly which custom-made cable is best suited to your project in technical and economic terms.

Further information on our general custom-made products can be found here:
Custom-made products for industry and trade »

Further information on customised products

In addition to this area of application, MAG GmbH offers other customer-specific solutions – from country-specific power cables and project-related connection cables to OEM series.

Overview of all customised products »

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