HOT ZONE
Heated stations on automated lines
Leads to heaters, sealing jaws and curing stations on automated lines. Give the temperature at the cable route, not only the process setpoint.
Typical application
APPLICATION / Industrial automation
Silicone Cable for
Industrial Automation
Heated-station wiring, machine connections and motion requirements.
For heated stations and machine-internal wiring, we start from flexible silicone single-core wire: fine-stranded tinned copper with silicone rubber insulation, 28 AWG to 2 AWG, rated −60 °C (−76°F) to +180 °C (356°F) continuous and +200 °C (392°F) short-term in fixed installation.
AT A GLANCE
Automation wiring at a glance
Each automation connection and the silicone cable we start from.
| Connection | Cable construction | Key point |
|---|---|---|
| Heated stations on automated lines | Flexible silicone single-core wire | +180 °C (356°F) continuous at the cable route |
| Robot joints and servo mechanisms | Flexible silicone single-core wire | No flex-life or torsion rating; motion test required |
| Machine-internal power and control | Single-core wire, or shielded silicone cable (YGGP) where screening is needed | Voltage, core count and screening to your circuit |
CONNECTION TASKS
Industrial automation wiring
The factory datasheet lists industrial high-temperature equipment, robot joints and servo mechanisms among the uses of this flexible single-core wire. It gives no cycle-life or torsion rating.
MOVING AXES
Robot joints and servo mechanisms
Short flexible leads at joints and in servo mechanisms. Define bend radius, stroke and cycle count so the construction can be tested.
Motion test required
FIXED WIRING
Machine-internal power and control
Connections inside machines and enclosures near heat sources. Specify voltage, conductor size, core count and any screening.
Typical application
SELECTION CHECKS
Operating conditions to specify
Include these conditions with your enquiry so we can select the right cable.
Motion profile
Fixed, occasional or continuous movement, with bend radius, stroke, speed and target cycles, decides the construction.
Local temperature
The temperature where the cable runs, including heat from nearby heaters or motors, sets the thermal requirement.
Electrical & EMC
Voltage, current, signal type and the need for screening define the electrical design.
OUR CABLE
Silicone cable construction
Construction and technical data.
SINGLE-CORE SILICONE WIRE
Flexible silicone-insulated single-core wire
- Temperature range
- −60 °C (−76°F) to +180 °C (356°F) continuous; +200 °C (392°F) short-term (fixed installation)
- Continuous / short-term
- +180 °C (356°F) continuous, +200 °C (392°F) short-term
- Conductor
- Fine-stranded tinned copper, 0.08 mm strands, IEC 60228 Class 5/6
- Sizes
- 28 AWG to 2 AWG
- Outer diameter
- 1.2 mm (28 AWG) to 12.5 mm (2 AWG)
- Minimum bend radius
- 6 × cable diameter (fixed installation)
- Voltage rating
- 600 V (extra-flexible construction)
APPLICATION LIMITS
Fixed vs. moving connections
Fixed wiring, continuously moving axes and screened signal connections require different cable specifications.
- Hot fixed route
- Silicone insulation for heat; confirm the temperature rating of the selected model.
- Moving route
- Continuous flexing and torsion need a tested cable design; request a test plan.
- Signal route
- Sensor and feedback circuits may need screening; define the interference source.
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS
Datasheet & project checklist
Product datasheet and quotation checklist.
Flexible silicone-insulated single-core wire
Construction, applications and size table.
Certification is model-specific; the marks on a datasheet do not replace a certificate.Industrial automation brief
Send a drawing or existing cable specification with the following information.
What information helps?
- Machine layout with each cable route marked
- Motion data: stroke, bend radius, speed and cycles
- Voltage, current, signal type and screening needs
- Local temperature, quantity and required documents
BEFORE YOU SPECIFY
Frequently asked questions
Can silicone wire replace a drag-chain or robot cable?
The wire has no published cycle-life or torsion rating in its datasheet. Continuous robot or drag-chain duty requires a cable with a documented rating for that motion.
Is a shielded construction available?
Yes. Our range includes a shielded silicone-sheathed cable (YGGP) with a tinned-copper braid. Confirm the core count, size and shielding for your circuit.
What is the minimum bend radius of the silicone wire?
6 × the cable diameter for fixed installation. A moving route needs its own tested bend radius.
CUSTOM SUPPORT & ENQUIRY
Request a silicone cable quote
Need a custom size or construction? Send your drawing, operating conditions and required quantity for a quotation.
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