Re: High Flex Cables

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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