Machine tool cables fail fast in oily, high-heat shops. Repeated bending in drag chains cracks insulation. Voltage drop kills precision. Downtime adds up — and cheap replacement cables make it worse.This German-imported 18G1.5 power cable is built for that environment. 18 conductors, each 1.5mm² stranded copper, wrapped in an oil-resistant PVC compound jacket. Designed to feed power and control signals to CNC machines, robotic arms, and production-line equipment — in one cable run.Core Parameters
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Conductor Material | Stranded bare copper (DIN VDE 0295) |
| Core Count | 18 cores |
| Cross Section | 1.5 mm² per core |
| Insulation Material | Oil-resistant PVC (black) |
| Outer Jacket | Oil-resistant PVC, black |
| Rated Voltage | 300/500V |
| Operating Temperature | -15°C to +70°C (fixed) / -5°C to +70°C (flexible) |
| Min. Bend Radius (fixed) | 6 × cable OD |
| Min. Bend Radius (flexible) | 10 × cable OD |
| Approx. Outer Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Standard | VDE 0250 / IEC 60227 |
| Origin | Germany |
Why This Cable Holds Up in Real Shop Conditions— Oil and coolant resistance that lasts. The jacket compound resists mineral oil, hydraulic fluid, and water-soluble cutting coolants. No swelling, no hardening, no insulation breakdown after months of exposure in CNC machining centers and press lines.— Stranded copper survives drag chain use. 1.5mm² class 5 fine-wire stranding handles millions of flex cycles in energy chains and cable carriers. No conductor fatigue — critical on robotic axes and pallet-change systems that move constantly.— 18 cores cut wiring time in half. Power, ground, sensor feeds, encoder signals, solenoid valves — all run through a single cable. Reduces conduit fill, simplifies tray routing, and speeds up machine build and retrofit.— German production means consistent specs. Tight tolerance on conductor diameter and insulation wall thickness. Stable resistance per meter, no surprises on voltage drop calculations for long cable runs up to 100m+.Typical ApplicationsCNC milling and turning centers, EDM machines, injection molding presses, stamping and press lines, welding robots, automated assembly conveyors, packaging equipment — anywhere oil mist, coolant splash, or repeated flexing is part of daily operation.Ordering & SupportMinimum order: 500 meters. Custom lengths, core colors, and jacket materials available on request. We provide free cable sizing calculation for your machine layout. 3-year quality guarantee against material and workmanship defects. Technical support for harsh-environment or explosive-area variants.Send us your cable list or machine specs — we reply with pricing and lead time within 24 hours.