{"id":5842,"date":"2026-10-03T11:03:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-03T08:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etkkablo.com\/en\/?p=5842"},"modified":"2026-09-08T14:35:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T11:35:03","slug":"hslh-vs-hslch-vs-hslhch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etkkablo.com\/en\/blog\/hslh-vs-hslch-vs-hslhch\/","title":{"rendered":"HSLH vs HSLCH vs HSLHCH: Control Cable Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Choosing between HSLH<\/a> vs HSLCH<\/a> vs HSLHCH<\/a><\/strong> control cables becomes much easier once the cable construction is divided into three questions: does the circuit require electromagnetic screening, does the project require halogen-free materials, and does the screened cable also need an additional inner sheath beneath the braid?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three cable families use halogen-free materials for applications where smoke, corrosive combustion products and fire-safety considerations are important. However, their internal constructions are different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HSLH is the simplest version because it does not contain a metallic screen. HSLCH adds a tinned-copper braid around the assembled cable core to improve electromagnetic compatibility. Meanwhile, HSLHCH goes one step further by adding a halogen-free inner sheath beneath the tinned-copper braid before the final halogen-free outer jacket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, the most heavily constructed cable is not automatically the best choice. A low-noise control circuit can operate efficiently with HSLH, while an EMI-sensitive circuit may justify HSLCH. HSLHCH becomes useful where the screened design also benefits from an additional inner-sheath layer and a more substantial cable construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick answer:<\/strong> Choose HSLH where halogen-free materials are required but electromagnetic screening is unnecessary. Choose HSLCH where the same halogen-free application also requires a tinned-copper braid screen. Consider HSLHCH where the project requires both screening and an additional halogen-free inner sheath beneath the braid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HSLH vs HSLCH vs HSLHCH at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Characteristic<\/th>HSLH<\/th>HSLCH<\/th>HSLHCH<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Conductor<\/td>Class 5 flexible copper<\/td>Class 5 flexible copper<\/td>Class 5 flexible copper<\/td><\/tr>
Insulation<\/td>Halogen-free<\/td>Halogen-free<\/td>Halogen-free<\/td><\/tr>
Metallic screen<\/td>No<\/td>Tinned-copper braid<\/td>Tinned-copper braid<\/td><\/tr>
Inner sheath<\/td>No in standard construction<\/td>No in standard construction<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Outer sheath<\/td>Halogen-free<\/td>Halogen-free<\/td>Halogen-free<\/td><\/tr>
EMI protection<\/td>Limited by unscreened construction<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Halogen-free<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Relative construction complexity<\/td>Lowest<\/td>Medium<\/td>Highest<\/td><\/tr>
Typical selection logic<\/td>Low-noise halogen-free control circuits<\/td>Screened halogen-free control circuits<\/td>Screened halogen-free circuits requiring an additional inner sheath<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In simple terms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HSLH = halogen-free + unscreened.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HSLCH = halogen-free + copper-braid screen.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HSLHCH = halogen-free + inner sheath + copper-braid screen + outer sheath.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consequently, screening and additional cable construction should be selected according to actual project requirements rather than assumed from the product name alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is HSLH Control Cable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

HSLH<\/strong> is a flexible halogen-free control cable without a metallic screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A typical HSLH construction includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n