Kabely

Kabely is the Polish plural of kabel, meaning cables. In everyday and technical language, kabely refer to flexible bundles of conductors coated with insulation and protective sheaths that are used to transmit electrical power or signals. The term encompasses a wide range of products from household power cords to industrial control cables and data communication lines.

Common types include kable zasilające (power cables) used to supply equipment, kable sieciowe (network cables) such as Ethernet, kable telefoniczne (telecom cables), as well as coaxial and fiber optic cables (kable światłowodowe). In electrical installations, cables are distinguished by their function, construction, and environment, which influences their rating and protection.

Construction and design: A typical cable contains conductors (usually copper or aluminum), insulation, shielding where needed, and an outer jacket. Variants differ in conductor configuration (solid or stranded), insulation material (PVC, XLPE, EPR), shielding (foil, braided metal), and jacket material and rating. These choices determine current or signal capacity, voltage rating, temperature tolerance, and fire safety properties. Cables may be designed for indoor or outdoor use, exposed or concealed installation, and may include features such as moisture resistance or fire retardancy.

Standards and safety: Cables are designed and tested to international and national standards. In Europe and Poland, products often conform to IEC and PN-EN specifications and must meet fire safety, rating, and installation requirements. Proper installation, protection from mechanical damage, and correct sizing are essential to prevent hazards such as short circuits, fires, or electric shock.

See also: Electrical wire, Fiber optic cable, Network cable.