Is your machinery constantly stopping because of broken cables?
You know the feeling. Your production line is running fast. The robotic arm is moving. The conveyor belt is shifting. Then—snap. A cable fails inside the drag chain. The whole system stops. You lose hours of production time. Your maintenance team has to tear everything apart just to replace a cheap wire. This happens because standard cables are not built for constant movement. They crack when bent. They get stiff in the cold. They melt when they touch oil. You need a cable that moves as hard as your machines do. You need a cable that doesn’t just survive—it thrives in tough conditions.
The German Engineering Solution: LAPP ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 110 3G1.5
We bring you the real deal from Germany. This is the LAPP ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 110 3-core 1.5 square millimeter cable. It is not just a wire. It is a high-performance power and control cable built for the toughest jobs. It is a German-imported product, which means strict quality control and premium materials.This specific version uses a special Polyurethane (PUR) sheath. Why does this matter? Standard PVC cables get brittle in the cold and soft in the heat. PUR is different. It is tough. It resists oil, abrasion, and weather. It stays flexible even in freezing temperatures. This is the ultimate bend-resistant and freeze-resistant drag chain cable. It is designed to flex millions of times without breaking.
Technical Specifications That Matter
Let’s look at the numbers. This cable is built to last.
- Article Number: 1119303 (Standard PVC) / Custom PUR Variants Available
- Brand: LAPP (ÖLFLEX® Series)
- Conductor: Copper, fine-wire stranded (Class 5)
- Number of Cores: 3 (Including Protective Earth/Ground)
- Cross-Section: 1.5 mm²
- Nominal Voltage: 300/500 V
- Test Voltage: 4 kV
- Outer Diameter: Approx. 7.2 mm (varies slightly by sheath material)
- Weight: Approx. 98 kg/km
- Temperature Range (Fixed): -40°C to +80°C
- Temperature Range (Flexing): -25°C to +70°C (PUR extends this range)
- Bending Radius: 10x outer diameter (flexible installation)
Why Choose the 3-Core 1.5mm² Configuration?
You might ask, why 3 cores? And why 1.5 square millimeters? This is the “sweet spot” for industrial control.
- Power & Signal in One: You get two power cores and one protective ground. But wait, LAPP often adds more. In many control cables, you get a ground wire plus the main cores. This setup powers your motors and sends control signals at the same time.
- Perfect Current Capacity: 1.5mm² copper can handle the current needed for most sensors, solenoids, and small servo motors. It is thick enough to prevent voltage drop over long distances in the chain. It is thin enough to stay flexible.
- Color Coded: The cores are color-coded without repeating colors. This makes wiring easy. You won’t mix up phase, neutral, and ground.
The “Extended Line” Performance Class
LAPP divides their cables into three classes. For dynamic applications like drag chains, you want the best. This cable falls into the higher performance segments (Core Line or Extended Line depending on the exact jacket).What does this mean for you?
- High Flexibility: It uses extra-fine wire stranding. The copper is not just a solid rod. It is made of hundreds of tiny wires twisted together. This allows the cable to bend sharply without internal stress.
- Long Travel Distances: If your drag chain moves 5 meters or 10 meters, this cable handles it. It doesn’t tangle. It doesn’t twist.
- High Acceleration: If your machine jerks or accelerates fast (like a CNC pick-and-place), the cable keeps up. It won’t snap from G-force.
Real-World Applications: Where This Cable Shines
You can use this cable anywhere, but it is the king of harsh environments.
- CNC Machining Centers: The cable moves constantly on the X, Y, and Z axes. It resists the coolant oils and metal chips.
- Robotic Arms: The wrist joint of a robot twists and bends. This cable handles torsion and flexing at the same time.
- Outdoor Conveyors: Rain, snow, UV rays—the PUR sheath protects the copper inside. It is weather-resistant and water-tight.
- Cold Storage Warehouses: Normal cables crack like glass in freezers. This freeze-resistant cable stays soft and pliable even at -25°C.
- Stage & Event Technology: Cables get dragged across floors, stepped on, and coiled up tight. This cable resists abrasion and crushing.
PUR vs. PVC: The Material Battle
Why pay more for Polyurethane (PUR)? Let’s compare.
- Oil Resistance: PVC swells when it touches oil. PUR laughs at oil. If your factory has hydraulic leaks or lubrication grease, PUR is the only choice.
- Abrasion: PUR is like a tire tread. It resists being scraped against steel drag chains. PVC gets scuffed and exposed.
- Cold Bend: You can bend PUR in a freezer. PVC might crack if you bend it too sharply when it’s cold.
- Halogen-Free: Both can be halogen-free. But PUR adds the benefit of low smoke if there is a fire. This is critical for public transport, tunnels, and buildings.
Installation Tips for Maximum Life
Even the best cable needs good installation. Here is how to get 10 years out of this LAPP cable:
- Respect the Bend Radius: Don’t bend it tighter than 10 times its diameter. If the cable is 7mm wide, don’t bend it in a 5cm loop.
- Don’t Twist: In drag chains, cables should not twist around their own axis. Use anti-twist devices if needed.
- Loose Laying: Let the cable lie loosely in the chain. Don’t pull it tight. It needs “slack” to move.
- Separate Power and Data: If possible, keep high-voltage power cables separate from sensitive signal cables in the chain. Or use a screened version like the ÖLFLEX® SERVO for noisy environments.
Compliance and Safety Standards
You are buying for a business. You need certifications. This cable has them.
- VDE Certified: Tested for safety in Germany.
- UL/CSA: Ready for the North American market.
- CE: Meets EU safety directives.
- RoHS: No hazardous substances.
- IEC 60204-1: Safety of machinery electrical equipment.
It is flame-retardant. If a fire starts, it won’t spread the flames easily. It is low smoke. If it burns, it doesn’t create thick black smoke that blocks escape routes.
Why Buy From Us?
We are a foreign trade cable production enterprise, but we understand the import game. We know that “German Quality” is a promise. When you buy this LAPP cable from us, you aren’t just buying copper and plastic. You are buying reliability. You are buying insurance against downtime.We have the stock. We have the PDF datasheets. We have the technical team to answer your questions about stranding, shielding, and jacket materials. Whether you need 100 meters for a prototype or 10 kilometers for a production line, we can handle it.Don’t let a cheap cable stop your machine. Use the cable that the top engineers in Germany trust.
Get Your Quote Today
Ready to upgrade your machinery? Stop dealing with cable failures.Send us an inquiry now. Tell us your length, your voltage needs, and your environment. We will send you a competitive quote for the LAPP ÖLFLEX® CLASSIC 110 3G1.5 PUR drag chain cable. Let’s keep your production line moving—smoothly, safely, and without stopping.Click “Contact Supplier” or email us directly. We reply fast.