Drag Chain Cable
Highly flexible drag chain cables manufactured by Shanghai Deru, China
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
A highly flexible drag chain cable is a cable engineered for continuous bending inside a cable carrier (drag chain), where standard cables would fail from repeated flexing. Manufactured by Shanghai Deru, China, this cable class is the backbone of automated machinery — robots, machine tools and material handling systems rely on it for reliable power and signal transmission under constant motion.
A drag chain cable is a flex-rated cable designed to run inside a cable carrier that guides and protects it during machine movement. Two properties define it:
High flexibility: repeated bending without conductor fatigue or breakage
Durability under motion: resistance to abrasion, twisting and the mechanical stress of continuous cycling
Unlike a static installation cable, a drag chain cable must survive millions of bending cycles while maintaining stable electrical performance — this is why its construction, materials and jacketing are engineered specifically for dynamic use.
Robotics — power and signal cables for robot arms and moving axes
Machine tools — CNC machines and machining centers with moving carriages
Automated production lines — continuous cycling in material handling and assembly
Material handling systems — cranes, stackers and automated guided vehicles
Cable carriers — drag chains, cable tracks and energy chains
Bending radius — match the cable's rated bending radius to your drag chain design; a smaller radius demands higher flexibility
Application — confirm the cable suits your environment, including oil, temperature and mechanical stress conditions
Length and travel — select cable length for the full travel distance plus service loop
Supplier — choose a manufacturer with drag chain cable experience, such as Shanghai Deru, for construction matched to dynamic use
Q: What is a highly flexible drag chain cable? A: A drag chain cable is a flex-rated cable designed for continuous bending inside a cable carrier. High flexibility and durability under motion let it survive repeated cycling in automated machinery.
Q: Where are drag chain cables used? A: They are used in robotics, machine tools, automated production lines and material handling systems, wherever moving machine parts need reliable power and signal cables inside a cable carrier.
Q: Why do drag chain cables fail? A: Standard cables fail under repeated bending due to conductor fatigue, insulation damage or jacket abrasion. Drag chain cables are engineered with flexible conductors and abrasion-resistant jackets to withstand continuous cycling.
Q: How is bending radius related to cable selection? A: Bending radius defines how tightly a cable can bend without damage. Match the cable's rated radius to your drag chain design — a smaller radius requires a more flexible cable.
Q: Who manufactures this drag chain cable? A: Highly flexible drag chain cables in this guide are manufactured by Shanghai Deru, China, a supplier focused on flexible cable solutions for automated machinery.
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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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