Drag chain cables in CNC machines, robotic arms, and automated production lines fail too often — cracking jackets, broken conductors, signal interference from oil and coolant exposure. Downtime from cable replacement costs more than the cable itself. This 5-core shielded drag chain cable is built to solve exactly that.Product OverviewImported construction, 5-core shielded cable designed for continuous flexing in cable carriers and drag chains. Conductors use fine copper strands (0.34mm² per core) for maximum bending fatigue resistance. The outer jacket is PUR polyurethane — oil-resistant, abrasion-resistant, and hydrolysis-stable. Overall diameter approximately 0.3mm minimum bend radius per core. Shielding layer provides reliable EMI protection for signal integrity in electrically noisy industrial environments.Core Parameters
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Number of Cores | 5 |
| Conductor Cross Section | 0.34 mm² |
| Conductor Type | Fine-stranded copper, Class 5 per IEC 60228 |
| Shielding | Overall braided/foil shield |
| Jacket Material | PUR (Polyurethane) |
| Jacket Color | Black (RAL 9005) |
| Min. Bending Radius | 0.3 mm (fixed) / 10× OD (moving) |
| Operating Temperature | -30°C to +80°C (fixed), -5°C to +80°C (moving) |
| Oil & Coolant Resistance | Yes — mineral oil, hydraulic fluid, soluble coolant |
| Standards | CE, RoHS compliant |
Key Advantages
- Bend life exceeds 10 million cycles. Fine-strand conductors with optimized lay length distribute mechanical stress evenly. Tested under continuous reciprocating motion at rated bend radius — no conductor breakage where standard solid-core cables fail within weeks.
- PUR jacket outperforms PVC in real machine environments. Resists cutting oil, hydraulic fluid, and water-based coolants that swell and crack PVC jackets. Abrasion rating suitable for high-speed drag chain travel up to 5 m/s without surface wear-through.
- Shielded construction eliminates signal noise in servo and encoder loops. The 5-core layout typically carries 3 power + 2 signal (or 4 signal + 1 ground). Braid coverage ≥85% ensures stable data transmission even near VFDs and welding equipment.
- Compact 0.34mm² cross section saves space inside small drag chains. Ideal for tight-radius carriers on compact CNC spindles, pick-and-place robots, and medical device automation where cable bundle diameter matters.
Applicable Industries & Use CasesCNC machine tools (lathes, mills, EDM), industrial robots (6-axis, SCARA, delta), automated packaging lines, semiconductor handling equipment, textile machinery, injection molding machines, and any application requiring flexible power and signal transmission inside moving cable carriers.Manufacturer Support & CustomizationWe supply this cable from stock in standard lengths (1m, 5m, 10m, 50m, 100m). Custom core counts, jacket colors, connector terminations (M8, M12, open end), and special bend radii are available — lead time 7–15 working days. Every batch ships with a test report. Technical datasheet and sample request available on inquiry. Contact us with your drag chain type, travel length, and motion profile — we will recommend the exact cable spec for your machine.