# Can this be used for the VFD/Spindle cable?

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**Category:** Spindle/VFD (Aftermarket/Unsupported)\
**Created:** [June 12, 2023, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/can-this-be-used-for-the-vfd-spindle-cable/21029 "2023-06-12T15:40:33Z")\
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**Author:** ![349iq2345](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/3/bb73d2/32.png) [@349iq2345](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/349iq2345)\
**Post date:** [June 12, 2023, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/can-this-be-used-for-the-vfd-spindle-cable/21029/4 "2023-06-12T16:34:35Z")

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Hey RikR,

seriously, you need only 5 m, why not buy a real spindle cable. Using two conductors where you need one is nothing serious.

Also this cable is not made for any sort of motion. And seriously, is it really a solution to have it break all the time just because you have 300 m of replacement?

A spindle cable usually looks this way:

> [@Trusted shielded 16/3 and 16/4 suppliers?](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/trusted-shielded-16-3-and-16-4-suppliers/12251/17):
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> I use [LAPP ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC FD 810 CY](https://products.lappgroup.com/online-catalogue/power-and-control-cables/power-chain-applications/various-applications/oelflex-classic-fd-810-cy.html), in the strength 4 x 2.5 mm² (LAPP #0026271) for the 2.2 kW spindle or 4 x 1.5 mm² (LAPP #0026251) for a 1.5 kW spindle (=**shielded 3+[PE](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protective_earth)**).
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> > [@349iq2345](#):
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> > - On the output of the VFD, i.e. the **spindle cable** , you should use shielded **3+[PE](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protective_earth)** for the three-phase spindle, like shown here:
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> > ![Spindle_Cable_3+PE_with_shield](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/2X/e/e227edbe91680d9a110b933bcd9fdb81cd454e89.jpeg)  
> > _Image 1:_ A typical spindle cable for use in a power chain ([LAPP ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC FD 810 CY](https://products.lappgroup.com/online-catalogue/power-and-control-cables/power-chain-applications/various-applications/oelflex-classic-fd-810-cy.html))
> > 
> > See [this thread](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/what-is-needed-to-wire-up-2-2kw-220v-spindle-and-vfd/11123/2) for more information.

This is best industry quality, and the price was 5.87 € per meter (incl. 19% VAT), so 29.35 € in total (LAPP No. 0026271 ÖLFLEX FD CLASSIC 810 CY 4G2,5 for a 2.2 kW spindle).

#### Further information:

What you need to wire and install a spindle is described

- [here](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/trusted-shielded-16-3-and-16-4-suppliers/12251/17),
- [here](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/where-to-get-spindle-cable/20099),
- [here](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/hey-is-this-your-vfd-enclosure/10130/3), and of course also
- [here](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/proper-grounding-how-have-you-grounded-your-frame/12331/22).

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