Drag Chain Cable
High Flexible Encoder Control Cable - Shielded Drag Chain Signal Cable
Specification
| Basic Structure | Conductor+Insulation+Jacket+Hose |
| Conductor | Plain Copper/ Tinned Copper |
| Insulation | PE |
| Braid | Kevlar/ Plain Copper/ Tinned Copper |
| Jacket | PUR/TPE/PCP |
INTRODUCTION
Internal Structure
Conductor: VDE 0295 Class 6 extra-fine bare copper stranded wire, ultra-flexible, anti-fatigue, no breakage during dynamic bending
Signal Pairs: Precision balanced twisted pair layout, stable impedance, low capacitance, reducing high-frequency signal attenuation
Insulation: High-performance low-capacitance insulation material, ensuring high-precision signal transmission
Shielding Layer: Aluminum foil full coverage + tinned copper braid double shielding, effectively isolating EMI/RFI electromagnetic interference
Outer Sheath: High flexible industrial PVC / optional PUR sheath, abrasion resistant and anti-aging
Standard Technical Parameters
Rated Voltage: 300V (signal dedicated low voltage)
Test Voltage: 1500V
Bending Lifespan: 5–12 million dynamic bending cycles (optional PVC/PUR grade)
emperature Range: Dynamic -20℃ ~ +80℃; Static -30℃ ~ +85℃
Minimum Bending Radius: Dynamic 7×OD; Static 5×OD
Characteristic: Low capacitance, low impedance, anti-interference, signal stability
Certification: CE, RoHS, Reach, ISO9001
Industrial Application Scenarios
CNC Machine Tools: CNC lathes, milling machines, machining centers encoder position feedback wiring
Industrial Robotics: 6-axis robots, handling robots, rotating and moving axis encoder signal lines
Servo Motion Control Systems: Incremental and absolute encoder signal connection for servo motors
Packaging & Printing Machinery: High-speed reciprocating equipment precise positioning signal transmission
Automated Production Lines: Moving gantries, sliding tables, mobile sensor encoder cables
Encoder Control Cable vs Ordinary Control Cable
Parameter | High Flexible Encoder Control Cable | Ordinary Control Cable |
|---|---|---|
Internal Structure | Precision twisted pair, low capacitance | Ordinary parallel stranding, high capacitance |
Anti-Interference Ability | Double shielding, strong EMC performance | Weak shielding, easy signal crosstalk |
Signal Stability | No delay, no drift, high precision | Easy signal loss and distortion |
Dynamic Bending Suitability | Drag chain grade for continuous movement | Only for static fixed wiring |
Main Usage | Encoder feedback & precision motion control | General switch & low-precision control |
FAQ
Q1: What is a flexible encoder control cable used for?
A1: It is a dedicated high-precision signal cable for servo encoders, used to transmit speed, position and pulse feedback signals between encoders and drives, ensuring accurate closed-loop motion control for automated equipment.
Q2: Why cannot use ordinary control cable for encoder signal?
A2: Ordinary cables have high capacitance and no twisted pair balance structure, which easily cause signal delay, crosstalk and position drift, resulting in servo alarms and machining errors.
Q3: Does encoder control cable need shielding?
A3: Yes. Encoder signals are weak low-voltage pulse signals. Double shielding effectively filters EMI interference from power cables and inverters to guarantee stable feedback data.
Q4: Is this encoder cable suitable for drag chain installation?
A4: Yes. Adopting VDE Class 6 high-flex structure, it supports millions of repeated bending cycles, specially designed for moving drag chain and robotic axis applications.
Q5: Do you support custom encoder cable specifications?
A5: We support custom twisted pair counts, wire gauge, cable length, PUR/PVC sheath and connector assembly, with free testing samples and factory wholesale price.
Factory Custom Service & Strength
Professional manufacturer of high-flex encoder signal and control cables
Custom twisted pair structure, core count, wire cross-section and length
PVC / PUR dual sheath options for different working conditions
Pre-assembled connectors, terminal crimping and cable marking service
Complete certification documents, 12-month quality warranty
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ADVANTAGES
Precision Twisted Pair Signal StructureBalanced pair design greatly reduces crosstalk and signal attenuation, ensuring accurate feedback of encoder A/B/Z pulse signals and absolute position data, no positioning deviation during high-speed equipment operation.
Double EMC Anti-Interference ShieldingBlocks electromagnetic interference from inverters, servo power cables and motors, avoiding common faults such as encoder signal loss, servo alarm and equipment stop caused by industrial field noise.
High Flexible Drag Chain Grade PerformanceUltra-fine stranded conductor structure resists metal fatigue, adapts to high-frequency reciprocating movement of robotic arms and machine tool axes, and maintains stable electrical performance for a long time.
Low Capacitance Signal TransmissionProfessional low-capacitance design supports long-distance signal transmission, effectively reducing signal delay and distortion, suitable for high-precision motion control scenarios.
Two-Grade Material MatchingPVC version for cost-effective standard indoor scenarios; PUR version for oil-resistant, low-temperature and high-cycle heavy-duty working conditions, covering all encoder wiring demands.
CUSTOMIZATION CAPABILITY
We are your reliable partner in special cable customization
Considering different working conditions and clients' request, Derul's cable product can be highly customized.
To best meet the demands in our clients' practical application, we can offer highly customized solution and quality cable product, to ensure the cable is suitable for our clients.
We welcome new clients to send us specific requirement. Our teams will evaluate it and offer unique technical datasheet and technical drawings to you.
Our competitive price which most clients could afford will be another key to our successful and efficient cooperation.
As the original manufacturer, we provide quick response to any of our clients' inquiry. We have close interconnection between the workshop, engineer and sales person.
FAQ
Q: Is Derul Cable the original manufacturer?
A: Derul Cable is a special cable manufacturer. Our factory is based in Shanghai.
Q: Is the price negotiable?
A: Yes, the price is negotiable. Our price is also flexible due to several factors including purchase quantity.
Q: What is the regular MOQ for your cable?
A: Any quantity is okay to purchase for product at stock. For product with no stock, its MOQ is usually 100-200 meters per type.
Q: How can I get sample?
A: Usually you only need to pay the express freight, and after your confirmation of the product dimension and structure, we can arrange the sample and send it directly to you.
Q: Is OEM or ODM service available?
A: OEM and ODM services are both available. You can provide us with your requirement for the product and we will evaluate it to push forward.
Q: What is the regular production time?
A: For regular quantity, it usually costs about 15-25 days to produce.
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