Before you run another foot of industrial control wiring, you have to decide what to buy first: a long bulk cable to carry the signals, or the connector receptacle where those signals land. This head-to-head compares the 475-foot Belden control cable at USD 1,199.99 with the Lapp Epic 6-contact connector receptacle at USD 50.00. The dollar gap is roughly $1,150, but that gap makes sense: the cable is a complete long-run spool, while the connector is a single termination point. Start with the part that matches your immediate step.
Quick Verdict
If you need to cover a long multi-wire run without splicing short pieces, the Belden cable is the more substantial buy. If you are at the connection point with cable already routed and need a receptacle to land the circuit, the Lapp Epic is the part that completes the connection. They are not direct substitutes - they are two halves of the same wiring job.
Quick Comparison
| Product | Listed Price | What It Gives You | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belden 580479 475Ft 14 AWG 12-Wire Control Cable | USD 1,199.99 | One 475-foot length of 14 AWG 12-wire control cable | New - Open box |
| Lapp Epic 10.1710 6-Contact Connector Receptacle | USD 50.00 | One 6-pin screw-terminated receptacle with copper contacts | New |
Where Each Product Wins
- The Belden cable wins when your next step is a long pull. One long length is a practical way to feed several control circuits without buying multiple shorter reels or making extra splices.
- The Lapp Epic wins when you are at the connection point. Its copper contacts give you a defined way to land wires in one receptacle.
Product Notes
Belden 580479 475Ft 14 AWG 12-Wire Control Cable
This is one 475-foot, 14 AWG, 12-wire industrial control cable, sold as a single quantity and listed as new open-box. The long length is the biggest reason to choose it: you can pull a full trunk line and still have enough conductors for multiple control functions. Keep the open-box caveat in mind: it comes without the original box, and shelf wear is possible. The price covers one unit rather than two. For a project that needs a long bulk cable you can cut and terminate to fit, this part delivers the distance.
Lapp Epic 10.1710 6-Contact Connector Receptacle
The Lapp Epic is a six-contact, screw-terminated receptacle with copper contacts, listed as new. That makes it a good fit when you already have a cable to land and want a defined termination point at the end of the run. The screw-terminated positions accept the wires you bring to it, and the 6-pin layout gives you six connection positions. The limitation is capacity: this is a single receptacle with six positions, so it is not the part for a 12-wire junction in one connector.
Final Choice by Use Case
Choose the Belden cable when the distance is the problem: you need a continuous long run and are prepared to use bulk cable with your own terminations.
Choose the Lapp Epic receptacle when the connection point is the problem: you have cable already routed to the device and want a defined connection in a receptacle.
