When a Cable Makes the Difference: Safety, Maintenance and Responsibility in Complex Systems
In a complex system, every component has a role. Some are visible, easily recognizable, and at the center of attention. Others work silently, often hidden inside electrical panels, systems, machines, production lines or infrastructures. Electrical cables often belong to this second category. They are elements that connect, power, transmit signals and allow systems to operate […]
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Industrial automation cable designations: how to read them and choose the right one
In our previous article, we looked at how to interpret cable designations according to the Italian CEI UNEL 35011 system, while in the second we explored the European harmonised system HD 361 S4. However, there comes a point when these designations stop being just a technical code and become a practical decision-making tool: that of […]
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Towards SPS 2026: SADA CAVI prepares for the major automation event
Following the great success of last year’s edition, SADA CAVI is pleased to officially announce its participation in SPS Italia 2026, which will take place at the Fiere di Parma from 26 to 28 May 2026. The success of the 2025 edition Last year’s edition was an outstanding moment for the company. It was three […]
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From the Italian system to Europe: the European Harmonised system
In our previous article, we clarified the Italian CEI UNEL 35011 system (the one behind the well-known FG16R16 cable). However, as anyone working on-site or in procurement knows, today’s market has no borders. It is very common to come across cables whose codes seem written in a completely different language. And, in a way, they […]
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How to Read Cable Codes: A Guide to the CEI UNEL 35011 System
In everyday work – whether you are a designer, installer or procurement specialist – electrical cable codes are part of daily routine. They appear in specifications, bills of materials and even printed directly on cable sheaths. Yet behind what may seem like simple sequences of letters and numbers lies a true technical “grammar”. At SADA […]
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