Powerchain PUR Cable - 0.50mm² to 6mm²

Powerchain PUR Cable - 0.50mm² to 6mm²

Description

Powerchain PUR cables are high-performance power and control cables specifically engineered for the most demanding dynamic applications within cable drag chains and robotic systems. The "PUR" designation refers to the cable's Polyurethane outer sheath, a premium material selected for its superior mechanical properties compared to standard PVC. This halogen-free jacket offers exceptional resistance to abrasion, tearing, and notch propagation, while also providing high immunity to mineral oils, coolants, and microbes commonly found in heavy industrial environments.

Designed for extreme service life, these cables utilise Class 6 extra-fine-wire copper conductors, enabling them to withstand millions of continuous bending cycles at high speeds and accelerations. They typically maintain a tight bending radius—often as low as 7.5 times the overall diameter—and remain highly flexible in low-temperature environments down to -40°C. Because Polyurethane is more resilient than PVC, these cables are the preferred choice for outdoor use, wash-down areas, or high-cycle production lines where downtime due to cable fatigue must be minimised.

In practice, Powerchain PUR cables are the industry standard for heavy-duty machine tools, automotive assembly lines, and high-speed material handling systems. While they are available in both shielded (screened) and unshielded versions, their primary function is to provide reliable power and signal transmission in environments where cables are subjected to constant friction and aggressive chemical exposure. Their robust construction ensures long-term operational integrity in applications where standard control cables would prematurely degrade or fail mechanically.

Key Features
  • Voltage Rating
    Voltage Rating 300/500 Volts
  • Minimum Bending Radius
    Minimum Bending Radius Fixed: 4 x overall diameter
    Flexing: 8 x overall diameter
  • Flame Retardancy
    Flame Retardancy BS EN/IEC 60332-1
  • Temperature Limits
    Temperature Limits Fixed: -50°C to +80°C
    Flexing: -35°C to +80°C
Construction
  • Conductor: Class 6 extra flexible copper
  • Insulation: Thermoplastic Elastomer/Polypropylene (TPE/PP)
  • Outer Sheath: Polyurethane (PUR)
Standards
  • BS EN/IEC 60811-404
  • BS EN/IEC 60332-1
  • BS EN/IEC 60228
  • VDE 0482-332-1-2