ARI120 Shielded Control Cable
Multi-core shielded control cable for continuous movement in drag chains. PVC as standard, PUR to order.
- 20 million cycles at 7.5×D, PUR version
- 7.5×D min. bend radius in chain
- 2 to 37 cores, 0.20 to 0.40 mm²
Shielded high-flex drag chain cables
Shielded cables built for millions of cycles in cable chains
Aricable supplies shielded control and signal cables for continuous movement in drag chains. Rated up to 20 million cycles at a 7.5×D bend radius, with full motion data for every series.
- Free samples of standard items
- From 200 m per item
- Production in about 7 to 10 days
Up to 30 millionrated flex cycles at 12.5×D
7.5 × Dminimum bend radius in chain
3 m/stravel speed in chain
2–37 cores0.14 to 0.50 mm², made to order
Products
Shielded high-flex cable series
Each series page lists bend radius, temperature, speed, acceleration and flex life, so you can compare directly with the cable you use today.
ARI220 Twisted-Pair Shielded Signal Cable, PUR
Twisted-pair shielded signal cable with PUR jacket for encoders, sensors and data in drag chains.
- 20 million cycles at 7.5×D
- 7.5×D min. bend radius in chain
- 2 to 15 pairs, 0.14 to 0.50 mm²
ARI220 Twisted-Pair Shielded Signal Cable, PVC
Cost-efficient twisted-pair shielded signal cable with PVC jacket for drag chains.
- 5 million cycles at 7.5×D
- 7.5×D min. bend radius in chain
- 2 to 15 pairs, 0.14 to 0.50 mm²
Sample photos. Core count, construction and jacket colour depend on the item.
Compare the series
| Series | Type | Jacket | Flex life at 7.5×D | Temperature in chain | Acceleration | Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARI120 | Multi-core control, shielded | PVC standard, PUR to order | 20 million (PUR version) | +5 to +70 °C | 10 m/s² | 2–37 cores, 0.20–0.40 mm² |
| ARI220 PUR | Twisted pair, shielded | PUR | 20 million | −25 to +90 °C | 10 m/s² | 2–15 pairs, 0.14–0.50 mm² |
| ARI220 PVC | Twisted pair, shielded | PVC | 5 million | +5 to +70 °C | 8 m/s² | 2–15 pairs, 0.14–0.50 mm² |
Construction
What makes a cable last in a drag chain
A fixed-installation cable fails quickly in a chain: conductors break and the jacket corkscrews. These five layers are designed for constant bending.
- Fine-wire copper conductorAnnealed bare copper in fine strands that resist work hardening over millions of bends.
- Core insulation, bundled in a short pitchCores, or twisted pairs, are laid with a short pitch so each one travels the same path through the bend.
- Reinforced filler and non-woven wrapHolds the bundle round and lets the layers slide against each other.
- Tinned copper braid shieldKeeps control and encoder signals clean next to servo drives and inverters.
- Low-adhesion jacket, PUR or PVCA matt surface that slides in the chain. PUR for oil and abrasion, PVC for economical indoor use.
Factory
Made in Yixing, China's cable-making centre
Copper bunching, insulation, cabling, braiding and jacket extrusion are carried out at our partner factory in Yixing, Jiangsu.
Why Aricable
What you get
Motion data you can design with
Bend radius for moving and fixed use, temperature range in motion, speed, acceleration and rated flex life at three bend radii for every series.
Built for the chain
Fine-wire copper conductors, short-pitch bundled stranding, reinforced filler and a low-adhesion jacket that slides in the chain.
Shielding that survives movement
Tinned copper braid designed for continuous flexing keeps control and encoder signals clean next to servo drives.
Made to order
Core count, cross-section, insulation and jacket material, colour and printing to your specification, including private label.
Practical order quantities
Orders from 200 m per item, priced by quantity, with free samples of standard items before you commit.
Direct engineering contact
Send your current part number or operating conditions and we will propose a matching construction.
Applications
Where these cables run
Machine tools
CNC machining centres, lathes and grinding machines with coolant and oil exposure.
Laser cutting and marking
Fast gantry axes with high acceleration and long daily duty.
Semiconductor and electronics
Handling and assembly equipment with compact chains and tight bend radii.
Photovoltaic production lines
Cell and module lines running around the clock.
Automotive manufacturing
Transfer, welding and assembly equipment.
General automation
Linear axes, gantries and pick-and-place units.
Ordering
Terms at a glance
| Minimum order | 200 m per item. The price per metre depends on the quantity ordered. |
|---|---|
| Samples | 1 to 2 m of standard items free of charge; courier freight paid by the buyer. Custom samples by quotation. |
| Production lead time | About 7 to 10 days after order confirmation for standard constructions. Custom constructions are confirmed with the quotation. |
| Transit time | Express courier about 5 to 8 days. Air freight about 7 to 12 days. Sea freight about 25 to 40 days to Europe and North America. Estimates; they vary with destination and customs. |
How to order
From inquiry to delivery
- Send your requirementCores, cross-section, quantity and chain conditions, or the part number you use now.
- Get a proposalWe reply with a matching series, data sheet and quotation.
- Test a sampleEvaluate the cable in your own chain before ordering.
- Production and shippingMade to order, inspected and shipped to you.
FAQ
Common questions
What is the minimum order quantity?
200 m per item. The price per metre depends on the quantity: larger orders get a lower price, so tell us the quantity you need and we will quote for it.
Can I get a sample before ordering?
Yes. We send 1 to 2 m of standard items free of charge so you can check the construction and flexibility. You pay the courier freight. Samples of custom constructions are quoted separately.
How long does production take?
About 7 to 10 days after order confirmation for standard constructions. Custom constructions take longer; we confirm the date with the quotation.
How long does shipping take?
As a guide: express courier about 5 to 8 days, air freight about 7 to 12 days, sea freight about 25 to 40 days to Europe and North America. Actual time depends on destination and customs.
Which jacket should I choose, PUR or PVC?
PUR for oil, coolant, abrasion and the longest flex life. PVC for indoor machines with little oil exposure, where cost and flame retardance matter more. See the selection guide for a side-by-side comparison.