Cable chain cables fail too often — insulation cracks, signal interference spikes, wires snap after a few million cycles. In high-speed automated systems, a single broken control wire stops the whole line. That is why machine builders and integrators need a cable built for real motion, not just rated for it.This 6.8mm Japanese imported 10-core shielded cable is designed specifically for continuous flexing inside drag chains and cable carriers. Each of the 10 conductors is 0.15mm² stranded copper, twisted in pairs with an overall shield to block EMI from servo drives and VFDs. The jacket handles oil, coolant, and abrasion — common in CNC, robotics, and packaging equipment.Core Parameters
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Conductor count | 10 cores |
| Conductor size | 0.15 mm² (AWG 26) |
| Conductor type | Stranded bare copper |
| Pair structure | Twisted pair + overall shield |
| Outer diameter | 6.8 mm |
| Jacket material | PUR (polyurethane) |
| Temperature range | -20°C to +80°C (continuous) |
| Bend radius (fixed) | 6× OD (~41 mm) |
| Bend radius (moving) | 10× OD (~68 mm) |
| Rated voltage | 300V |
| Shield coverage | ≥ 85% braid |
| Min. flex cycles | 10 million+ |
Why This Cable Outlasts Standard Control Wire— Built for 10M+ flex cycles. The PUR jacket and fine-strand conductors absorb repeated bending stress inside energy chains without hardening or cracking. Standard PVC jacket cables typically fail around 3–5 million cycles in the same application.— Twisted pair + shield cuts noise at the source. In environments with servo motors, inverters, and welding stations, unshielded multi-core cables pick up interference that corrupts encoder and sensor signals. The pair-twist layout plus 85% braid shield keeps signal integrity stable even at high machine speeds.— 6.8mm OD fits most standard cable carriers. Compatible with Igus E2, Murplastik, Tsubaki, and other common energy chain series. No need to oversize the carrier or compromise on core count.— Oil and coolant resistant jacket. PUR resists hydraulic oil, emulsion, and cutting fluid — a must for CNC machining centers and metal forming equipment where PVC jackets swell and degrade within weeks.Applicable Industries & Use CasesRobotic arms and 6-axis machines · CNC machining centers · Packaging and labeling lines · Pick-and-place systems · Conveyor automation · Laser cutting and welding equipment · Cleanroom material handlingTypical use: signal transmission between PLC, servo drives, encoders, and I/O modules running through drag chains on moving axes.Customization & SupportWe supply this cable from stock in standard lengths and also run custom builds — different core counts, jacket colors, connector terminations, or extended lengths. MOQ for custom orders starts at 100 meters. Every shipment includes a mill test report and flex-cycle test data.Need a cable that actually survives the cable chain? Send us your carrier series, bend radius, and core layout — we will quote within 24 hours.