- Control cables can be used in machinery production and production lines as direct line or connection cable for measuring signal and control features , computer systems , for control devices of tool making machines , conveyor belts and conveyor systems. This type of cables are installed in open air , underground , indoor or in cable ducts .
- shielded types are allowed to be used as earthed conductor . simultaneously , this also is permitted to apply it as a screen .
- Armoured types would be able to bear external mechanical forces.
- Lead sheathed types are designed to be used in any applications where the cables may be subjected to solvent penetration or corrosive attack or hydrocarbons.