Signal cables in high-motion automation systems fail faster than expected. Repeated bending, EMI from servo drives, and tin whisker growth on cheap plating cause intermittent signals, downtime, and costly rework — especially in tight cable chains and rotating joints.This 20-core shielded signal cable is imported from BANDO Japan, built specifically for continuous flex applications where standard cables crack or lose shielding integrity within months. The conductors use non-twisted pair tinned copper wire — a design choice that reduces micro-fractures under cyclic bending. Combined with an ultra-flexible connector and overall foil shield, it maintains signal stability even in 5-million-cycle bend tests.Core Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand / Origin | BANDO, Japan |
| Core Count | 20 cores |
| Conductor Size | 0.1 mm² (AWG 38) |
| Conductor Type | Non-twisted pair, tinned copper |
| Shielding | Overall foil shield |
| Connector Type | Ultra-flexible, strain-relieved |
| Jacket Material | PUR (polyurethane) |
| Min. Bend Radius | 5× cable OD (static) / 7.5× (dynamic) |
| Operating Temp | -20°C to +80°C |
| Voltage Rating | 300V |
Why This Cable Performs Where Others Don’t
- Non-twisted pair construction — Eliminates conductor fatigue at the twist point. In cable carriers running 60+ strokes/min, twisted-pair cables develop micro-breaks within 500k cycles. This design pushes past 5 million cycles without measurable resistance increase.
- Tin-plated copper, not tin-alloy — Pure tin plating resists oxidation in humid factory floors and prevents tin whisker shorting in dense connector housings. Critical for semiconductor and medical device lines where contamination is zero-tolerance.
- Ultra-flexible connector with strain relief — The molded connector absorbs pull and torsion at the entry point. In robot wrist joints and 5-axis spindle heads, this alone reduces connector failure by over 60% compared to standard molded boots.
- Foil shield + drain wire — Blocks EMI from adjacent servo power cables (common in CNC and pick-and-place machines). Tested to maintain >90% shielding effectiveness at 100 MHz even after 1 million flex cycles.
Applicable Industries & ScenariosRobot arms (articulated, SCARA, delta), CNC machine tool enclosures, semiconductor wafer handlers, medical imaging gantries, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), packaging machinery with high-speed reciprocating axes. Any application with cable carriers, drag chains, or rotating joints running 24/7.Sourcing, Customization & SupportWe stock BANDO Japan cables with standard lead times of 3–5 business days. Non-standard core counts, jacket colors, connector housings, and custom lengths are available — MOQ as low as 10 pcs for prototyping. Every order includes a test report and 18-month quality warranty. Need a cable solution for a specific machine model? Send us your spec sheet or machine photo — our application engineers respond within 4 hours.Request a quote now to compare lead time and pricing against your current supplier.