Re: High Flex Cables

["Bob La Londe" <none@xxxxxxxxxx>]

"ABLE1" <someone@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> On 3/11/2015 1:02 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
>> Back when I worked for Kurt over at KC Sound we used to get high flex
>> cables all the time.  Usually for sound snakes.
>>
>> I need to find a source for a decent quantity (500' rolls would be ok) 4
>> and 2 conductor conductor shielded high flex.  16 ga would be ok for
>> some and 18 ok for others.  I could use 16ga for everything, but its
>> hard to fit in the connectors on some controllers, and I prefer to save
>> my fights where I can. I've been doing the CNC machining thing for a
>> while, and now I am building some of my own machines from the ground
>> up.  In addition to using drag chains to limit flex and the type of
>> flex,  I would like to use high flex cable for servo motors that move
>> with the machine, and for the 3 phase VFD driven spindles that moves on
>> certain types of machines.  Since they will often HAVE TO be bundled
>> with encoder and other signal cables shielding is a big deal.  (star
>> grounded of course)  The encoder and signal cables will all be shielded
>> and grounded, but I like to cover my bases.  I prefer to spend my time
>> testing the machine concepts rather than chasing 100% preventable signal
>> noise problems.
>>
>> Amazingly the inexpensive orange extension cords you can buy at the
>> hardware store are pretty high flex, and in testing hold up modestly
>> well. Unfortunately they are not 4 conductor (UVW G) or shielded.
>>
>> Yes, I know regular stranded shielded will last for a long time, but I
>> am aspiring for 30 year life with only failed components needing
>> replacement over time.  One of the big mills in my shop was made in
>> 1982.  I retrofit it with all new controls, but all of the servo power
>> wire is the original stuff (as are the servo motors themselves).  I ran
>> new encoder wire, but only because I ran new encoders.
>>
>>
>
> Bob,
> I hate to say the word but have you considered looking at 'Belden'.
> Can't say and don't know if they have what you are look for, but,
> if I were desperate that is where I would look just to see what they got.
> Then decide from there if it is worth the expense.
>
> Good luck!!
>
> Les


Well, Belden is an option.  Price is relative of course.

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