Is Your Cable Breaking Down and Stopping Your Production Line?
You know the feeling. You have a high-speed automated line, a robot arm, or a heavy-duty conveyor system. Everything runs fast. The machine moves back and forth millions of times. Then, suddenly, the cable cracks. The insulation wears out. The signal gets lost. Your whole factory stops. You lose money every minute the machine is down.Cheap cables fail in drag chains. They get stiff in the cold. They crack when bent. They break down when they touch oil or coolant. You need a cable that moves as much as your machine does. You need a cable that lasts for years, not months. This is why we built our 25 Core 1.0mm² Shielded Copper Drag Chain Cable. It is designed exactly for these hard jobs. It uses the technology from the famous LAPP OLFLEX FD CLASSIC 810 series. It is tough, flexible, and ready for work.
What Makes This 25 Core Shielded Cable So Special?
This is not just a standard wire. It is a high-performance engineering solution. We designed it for “continuous flex” applications. This means it can move, twist, and bend without getting damaged. Here is the secret sauce:
Ultra-Flexible Copper Conductors
Inside, you have 25 cores. Each core is 1.0mm². We use Class 5 fine-stranded bare copper. This is much softer than solid wire. It bends easily. It does not snap under stress. We also add one special shielded core (braided shield) to protect your data signals from noise. This is critical for sensor signals and control commands.
Special PUR Outer Sheath
Most cables use PVC. PVC gets stiff and cracks. We use a special Polyurethane (PUR) outer jacket for the FD 810 series. This material is abrasion-resistant. It resists oil, grease, and coolants. It stays flexible even in cold environments. It can handle mechanical stress like no other material.
Optimized for Drag Chains (Energy Chains)
The cable structure is twisted in a special way. The lay length is short. This prevents the cable from “untwisting” when pulled. The bending radius is very small—only 7.5 times the cable diameter. This means it fits in tight spaces inside small drag chains. It is rated for up to 5 million bending cycles. That is a lifetime of movement for most machines.
Technical Specifications You Can Trust
We believe in transparency. Here are the hard numbers for the 25 Core 1.0mm² Shielded Cable (LAPP 810 equivalent):
- Cable Type: Flexible Control and Data Cable with Shielding
- Series: OLFLEX FD CLASSIC 810 / 810 CP (Drag Chain Special)
- Core Count: 25 Cores (24 signal/power + 1 shield/ground)
- Conductor Size: 1.0 mm² (approx. 18 AWG)
- Conductor Material: Fine-stranded bare copper (Class 5 / VDE 0295)
- Insulation: PVC (Color-coded, black with white number print)
- Inner Sheath: Special PVC blend (provides mechanical strength)
- Shielding: Tinned copper wire braid (for EMI protection)
- Outer Sheath: PUR (Polyurethane) – Silver Grey (RAL 7001)
- Voltage Rating: 300/500 V (U0/U)
- Test Voltage: 4000 V
- Temperature Range:
- Fixed installation: -40°C to +80°C
- Moving/Flexing: -5°C to +70°C (PUR)
- Bending Radius:
- Fixed: 4 x outer diameter
- Occasional movement: 10 x outer diameter
- Continuous flex in drag chain: 7.5 x outer diameter
- Oil Resistance: Yes (Resistant to mineral oils, dilute acids, alkalis)
- Flame Retardant: IEC 60332-1-2
- Approximate Outer Diameter: 14.7 mm
- Weight: Approx. 240 kg/km
- Ampacity: Approx. 10-16 Amps per core (depending on grouping and airflow)
Where Should You Use This Cable?
This cable is a workhorse. You can use it for power and signal in the same line. It saves space and money. Here are the best places to use it:
Automated Production Lines
Use it for connecting PLCs, sensors, and servo motors. The shield stops the motor noise from messing up your sensor data. It moves smoothly in the carrier tracks.
Robot Arms and Welding Equipment
Robots move fast and twist. Standard cables fail here. This cable handles the torsion (twisting) and flexing. It is perfect for the internal wiring of robot arms or the external supply lines.
Material Handling Systems
Conveyor belts, stacker cranes, and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) need tough cables. The PUR jacket resists the dirt, oil, and impact found in warehouses and ports.
Machine Tools and CNC
In machine shops, cables get hit by chips and coolant. The abrasion-resistant outer sheath protects the copper inside. It keeps the machine running 24/7.
Outdoor and Damp Environments
While not for direct burial, it handles damp and humid conditions well. It is great for food processing plants (washdown areas) or outdoor installations in protective conduits.
Why Buy From Us? We Know Cables.
We are a factory-direct cable manufacturer. We do not just resell. We produce. We understand the pain of downtime. We use high-quality copper and PUR materials. We test every batch. We make sure the shielding coverage is over 85% to stop interference.We can customize the length. We can add special connectors. We can print your company name on the jacket. We ship worldwide. DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) to your door is available.Don’t risk your production with cheap, stiff wire. Get the cable that moves with you. Get the LAPP 810 series equivalent that saves you money in the long run.Ready to get a price? Send us an email today. Tell us the length you need and your port of destination. We will send you a quote within 24 hours. Let’s keep your machines moving.