Connectivity Guide

Cable attributes Motion type

Rating

Description

Cycle Life Range

flexing

FL-00 FL-01 FL-02

stationary • low strand count

— — —

flexible • easy installation & routing

highly flexible • continuous flexing attributes

wind turbine torsion WT-01

torsion ± 150°/m @ -20°C torsion ± 150°/m @ -40°C torsion ± 150°/m @ -50°C

up to 2,000

WT-02 WT-03

continuous flexing CF-01

basic • chain length up to 15 ft.

1–2 million 2–8 million

CF-02 CF-03 CF-04

moderate • chain length up to 30 ft.

high • chain length up to 30 ft.

high: extended • chain length up to 300 ft. high: extended high acceleration chain length up to 300 ft. acceleration up to 50 m/s² up to 15 ft.

8–20 million

CF-04A

torsion T-01

torsion

2 million

TCF-01

torsion & continuous flex

10 million

Lapp cables are evaluated under the most extreme test conditions. The cycle life testing ranges in the above table do not indicate cable flex cycle failure, but are suggested ranges for the intended application. When Lapp continuous flex cables are installed correctly, a longer service life will result.

Motion Type

Description

Cables are installed and only moved for maintenance, repair, or retrofitting cable trays, conduits, wire ways, manufacturing facilities, etc. Cables move randomly in a non-automated application. They are susceptible to occasional uncontrolled movement. flexible tray routings, machine tools, portable power equipment, etc. Cables are in constant linear motion in an automated application. They are subjected to continuous forces during bending motions. horizontal & vertical chain, power chains, automated assemblies, etc. Cables bend and twist in an x-y-z motion in automated applications. They are subjected to continuous forces during bending motions. robot cells, pick & place machinery, automotive assembly, etc.

stationary

flexible

continuous flexing

torsion

270

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