MOTOR WIRING
Motor terminal connections
Show the connection point, circuit and available routing space. Internal leads and an external motor cable need separate specifications.
Confirm the motor and wire specification
APPLICATION / MOTORS & GENERATORS
Silicone Wire for
Motors & Generators
Wiring for motor terminals and generator circuits.
For motor leads and equipment interconnections, we start from YGG silicone-sheathed cable: tinned-copper cores under a silicone sheath, 2 × 0.14 mm² to 5 × 10 mm², rated −60 °C (−76°F) to +180 °C (356°F) continuous and +200 °C (392°F) short-term in fixed installation.
AT A GLANCE
Motor and equipment wiring at a glance
Each motor and equipment connection and the silicone cable we start from.
| Connection | Cable construction | Key point |
|---|---|---|
| Motor terminal connections | YGG silicone-sheathed cable | +180 °C (356°F) continuous, +200 °C (392°F) short-term |
| Electrical equipment interconnections | YGG, or shielded YGGP where screening is needed | Up to 20 cores; 300/500 V or 450/750 V versions |
| Generator circuits | Generator-specific cable specification | Circuit and rating reviewed before selection |
CONNECTION TASKS
Motor lead & equipment wiring
YGG is a silicone-sheathed cable for equipment power and control connections. Generator leads require circuit-specific ratings.
EQUIPMENT WIRING
Electrical equipment interconnections
YGG is used for power, control and connection wiring in electrical equipment. We review your installation against the selected cable.
Typical application
GENERATOR WIRING
Generator circuits
Generator-lead requirements include the circuit voltage, current, conductor size and terminal arrangement. No generator-specific rating is listed for the YGG cable shown.
Generator-specific selection required
SELECTION CHECKS
Operating conditions to specify
Send the equipment requirements alongside the cable specification. We use them to select the cable.
Circuit & drive
Power, control or feedback duty, with voltage, current and any drive-system cable requirements, defines the cable.
Heat & routing
Temperature at the cable route, ventilation, enclosure space and terminal arrangement matter more than the machine rating.
Movement & screening
Fixed, occasional or continuous motion, and any screening and termination needs, decide the construction.
CABLE REFERENCE
Silicone cable construction
YGG silicone-sheathed cable is a general power, control and connection cable for electrical equipment. Its use on your motor or generator is confirmed with your drawing.
OUR CABLE / YGG SILICONE-SHEATHED
YGG silicone-sheathed cable
- Temperature range
- −60 °C (−76°F) to +180 °C (356°F) continuous; +200 °C (392°F) short-term (fixed installation)
- Continuous / short-term
- +180 °C (356°F) continuous, +200 °C (392°F) short-term
- Conductor
- Fine-stranded tinned copper, IEC 60228 Class 5/6
- Core insulation
- Silicone rubber or fluoropolymer
- Outer sheath
- Silicone rubber; black, blue, grey or red
- Sizes
- 2 × 0.14 mm² to 5 × 10 mm², up to 20 cores
- Outer diameter
- 4.1 mm (2 × 0.14 mm²) to 19.3 mm (5 × 10 mm²)
- Rated voltage
- U0/U 300/300 V below 0.5 mm²; 300/500 V for 0.5–4 mm²; 450/750 V heavy version from 4 mm²
- Minimum bend radius
- 6 × cable diameter (fixed installation)
- Installation
- Fixed, or occasional movement without pulling force; not for direct burial
We confirm the construction, rating and suitability for your equipment. Continuous motion and generator leads need a separate review.
YGG silicone cable and PVC servo cable
Silicone-sheathed cable vs. servo cable
YGG cable
Used for power, control and connection wiring in electrical equipment. Your motor or generator application is confirmed separately.
Shielded servo power cable
Our standard-flex servo cable is made for servo motors and drives, with PVC insulation and sheath. It is a different product from the silicone cable above.
It is designed for fixed installation and occasional movement; continuous motion needs its own specification.TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS
Datasheets & project checklist
Review the datasheets alongside your electrical diagram and installation requirements.
Equipment and servo cable references
Download construction details and size tables for YGG silicone-sheathed cable and PVC shielded servo cable.
English reference AY-MOTOR-REF-EN-01 · 3 October 2026. Construction and size data; not a certificate or test report.Motor & generator connection brief
A circuit drawing and terminal layout help define the wire or cable to review.
What information helps?
- Equipment model and connection function
- Circuit voltage, current and drive-system requirements
- Core count, conductor size, terminals and routing space
- Temperature, ventilation, motion and screening requirements
- Quantity, delivery needs and required documentation
BEFORE YOU SPECIFY
Frequently asked questions
Can YGG be used on a continuously moving motor lead?
Not as standard. YGG is designed for fixed installation and occasional movement without pulling force; a continuously moving route needs a construction tested for that duty.
Which YGG voltage version fits motor wiring?
Sizes below 0.5 mm² are rated U0/U 300/300 V, 0.5–4 mm² are 300/500 V, and the heavy version from 4 mm² is 450/750 V. We confirm the version against your motor circuit.
How tight can YGG be bent near a motor terminal?
For fixed installation, no tighter than 6 × the cable diameter: 24.6 mm for a 2 × 0.14 mm² cable (4.1 mm) up to 115.8 mm for 5 × 10 mm² (19.3 mm).
CUSTOM SUPPORT & ENQUIRY
Request a silicone cable quote
Need a custom size or construction? Send your drawing, operating conditions and required quantity for a quotation.
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