When you're wiring control panels, limit switches, or field I/O, you often have to choose between a ready-made control cable assembly and a bulk cable that you'll cut and terminate yourself. This head-to-head compares the Klockner Bartelt 500081 6 Industrial Control Cable Assembly against the Belden-CH 580479 475Ft 14 AWG 12 Wire Industrial Control Cable. One is a low-cost ready-to-use assembly; the other is a large bulk cable at a much higher price. The right choice depends on the scale of your job and whether you want something ready to mount or wire by the foot.
Quick verdict
If you need one control cable assembly right now and want to keep the upfront spend low, the Klockner Bartelt 500081 6 is the practical pick. If you need enough bulk cable for multiple runs or a long layout, the Belden-CH 580479 gives you the footage you need. The Belden-CH makes sense for larger control wiring and connector/IO work where you control the termination.
At a glance
| Klockner Bartelt 500081 6 | Belden-CH 580479 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $159.99 | $1,199.99 |
| Condition | Used | New |
| What you get | Industrial control cable assembly | 475 ft of 14 AWG 12-wire industrial control cable |
| Best for | Budget replacement of a single assembly | Bulk runs and custom termination |
Where each product wins
- Klockner Bartelt 500081 6 wins on purchase price and the convenience of a complete assembly.
- Belden-CH 580479 wins on total length and the flexibility to cut custom lengths.
Product notes
Klockner Bartelt 500081 6 Industrial Control Cable Assembly
At $159.99, this is the lower-cost option in this comparison. You get an industrial control cable assembly from Klockner Bartelt, and the used condition keeps the price down. For a repair or replacement where you just need one assembly, this avoids paying for 475 ft of cable you won't use. The trade-off is that it's a used unit, so it won't have the presentation of a fresh unit. It's also a single assembly rather than a bulk length, so it won't cover multiple long runs. If your job needs several connections or a long continuous route, you'll quickly outgrow this option. For a one-for-one swap at a modest budget, it's the more economical route.
NEW Belden-CH 580479 475Ft 14 AWG 12 Wire Industrial Control Cable
The Belden-CH 580479 is priced at $1,199.99, a major step up from the used assembly. The payoff is 475 ft of 14 AWG 12-wire control cable, enough to run multiple circuits or one long trunk and terminate it to your own connectors. The condition is new, though shelf wear is possible, which matters if you need pristine packaging. The wire itself is the draw. If your control wiring layout is large and you want to cut each branch to length, this cable is the practical buy. It's overkill for a single small repair.
Final choice by use case
Choose the Klockner Bartelt 500081 6 when you need a single assembly, want the lowest initial cost, and don't need fresh-condition presentation. Choose the Belden-CH 580479 when you're wiring a larger control panel or field I/O setup and need bulk cable in quantity. The deciding factor is whether you need a ready-to-install assembly or bulk cable for a custom run.
