Test reports of the bus cable

Discover all our test reports on the durability tests for our bus cables here.

bus cable CFBUS.PUR.049

Trial number:

5064

bend radius:

75 mm (factor 10.3 x d)

service life:

17 million strokes

In this test, the life expectancy of the CFBUS.PUR.049 was to be analysed in an e-chain® with a 75 mm radius.

In this test, the service life of the CFBUS.PUR.049 **bus cable was tested.**We completed the test after 14 months and 17,495,094 double strokes. At the end of the test, the cable was in perfect condition, which is essential for an application on a control panel.

Using the CFBUS.PUR in practice

A display on a machine is literally the control centre where every function of a machine tool is set and controlled. These operating units are often supplied with Ethernet cables to enable fast data transfer in real time. It has proven to be a good idea, especially for large systems, to make this control centre mobile and even linearly movable. A reliable cable is now required here in order to be able to reliably map the recurring movements.

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bus cable CFBUS.052

Trial number:

5006a

Cable type

Ethernet cable

bend radius:

100 mm (factor 9.8 x d)

service life:

41 million strokes

In this test, the life expectancy of the CFBUS.052 was to be analysed in an e-chain® with a 100 mm radius.

The service life of the cable was tested in our test laboratory. The cable was mounted in an energy chain with a radius of 100 mm and with a strain relief on both ends of the e-chain® and the stress in the machine was simulated and tested by permanent movement so that an exact evaluation for real use can be given.

Use of the CFBUS in practice

The aim of the test was to determine the service life of the chainflex® bus cable in a radius of 100 mm with a travel of up to 7 metres. The requirement for this Ethernet cable is to ensure reliable data transmission over the longest possible service life despite constant movement.
The quality requirement in combination with a small bend radius is particularly prevalent in industrial machines and applications that have to process a large amount of data. In addition, small installation spaces are often a major challenge for the longevity of the cable.

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bus cable CFBUS.LB.049

Trial number:

5108

bend radius:

55 mm (factor 6.6 x d)

service life:

more than 24 million strokes

In this test, the life expectancy of the CFBUS.LB.049 was to be analysed in an e-chain® with a 55 mm radius.

The test showed that the expected service life of the CFBUS.LB.049 bus cable is more than 24 million strokes, which means that we can reliably achieve a high service life even with small radii.

Use of the CFBUS.LB in practice

The bus cable shown here is frequently used in applications where fast handling is required. Short cycle times and the flexibility of handling systems are very important here. This means that the cables used must be able to withstand the highest demands. One example of this is the food industry. Fast handling robots must combine maximum precision, short cycle times and low weight.

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bus cable CFROBOT8.045

Trial number:

3486

Cable type

Torsion cable, Ethernet cable

Test parameters

+/- 180 °/ m

Service life:

22 million cycles

In this test, the torsion resistance of the CFROBOT8.045 in a triflex® R was to be analysed.

With a test result of over 22 million cycles, it was confirmed that the cable fulfils the requirements of the automotive industry.

Using the CFROBOT8 in practice
The CFROBOT8.045 cable is very often used in automotive production, for example in moving measuring units mounted on the 6th axis of the robot. There they move to inspection points and carry out analyses for quality assurance in production. For this purpose, the cables that transport the sensitive Ethernet signal are twisted a great deal. For such tasks, 100% reliability on the robot counts.

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bus cable CFSPECIAL.182.045 / Ethernet CAT5e

Trial number:

4428

Cable type

bus cable Ethernet CAT5e for suspended applications

Test parameters

Static tensile test

service life:

Maximum tensile force of 2,800 N

In this test, the maximum tensile force of the CFSPECIAL.182.045 was to be determined in a static tensile test.

The test showed that the maximum tensile force is 2,800 N. The CFSPECIAL.182.045 is therefore ideally suited for suspended applications with increased tensile strain.

Use of the CFSPECIAL.182.045 in practice
Storage and retrieval machines are typical examples of applications in which high tensile strain is exerted on the individual components, as they are used for the automated loading of high-bay warehouses. The bus cable CFSPECIAL.182.045 for Ethernet CAT5e was specially developed for this sector and can withstand the forces due to the aramid braiding in the outer jacket, trade show. Therefore, this cable is the safe variant for such and other suspended applications.

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