Energy chain / drag chain
Short-pitch Class 6 copper stranding and low-adhesion TPE/PUR jackets deliver multi-million-cycle life in horizontal and self-supporting d
Product
KF-PUR Drag-Chain & Robotic Hybrid Cable featuring power supply conductors (4 cores) and subsea / marine outer protective sheath (DIN VDE 0285 / UL AWM 21223, 0.6/1 kV + 300 V, -40 to +80 °C, min. bend radius 6 × OD).
Typical values for this cable type, based on DIN VDE 0285 KF-PUR Drag-Chain & Robotic Hybrid Servo-Data Specification — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.
Application fit
KF-PUR Drag-Chain & Robotic Hybrid Cable featuring power supply conductors (4 cores) and subsea / marine outer protective sheath (DIN VDE 0285 / UL AWM 21223, 0.6/1 kV + 300 V, -40 to +80 °C, min. bend radius 6 × OD).
Short-pitch Class 6 copper stranding and low-adhesion TPE/PUR jackets deliver multi-million-cycle life in horizontal and self-supporting d
Robotic torsion (RF-Torsion) and coiled spiral builds absorb ±180°/m to ±360°/m multi-axis twist on ROV pan-and-tilt and manipulator wrist
Hydrolysis-, seawater-, fish-oil- and UV-resistant outer jackets operate reliably above open fish tanks and coastal feed tracks.
High-coverage tinned copper braided screens protect encoder, load-cell and servo signals from VFD interference.
Drag-chain and robotic wrist cables are not designed for high-tension deep-ocean vertical lift winches.
Use RM0045 Heavy ROV UmbilicalConstruction
Shown: KF-PUR Drag-Chain Robotic Hybrid (DIN VDE 0285 KF-PUR Drag-Chain & Robotic Hybrid Servo-Data Specification) featuring power supply conductors (4 cores), shielded data twisted pairs (4×2) and subsea / marine outer protective sheath (4-layer construction).

| # | Layer | Material & reference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Power Supply Conductors (4 Cores) | Stranded copper power cores with High-density polyethylene (HDPE / PE) core insulation |
| 2 | Shielded Data Twisted Pairs (4×2) | Impedance-controlled twisted pairs for Ethernet / RS-485 / DMX |
| 3 | Copper Wire Braid EMC Screen | High-coverage braided copper shield for EMI/VFD protection |
| 4 | Subsea / Marine Outer Protective Sheath | Black hydrolysis- & abrasion-resistant marine Polyurethane (PUR) outer sheath |
Built to DIN VDE 0285 KF-PUR Drag-Chain & Robotic Hybrid Servo-Data Specification with power supply conductors (4 cores) and subsea / marine outer protective sheath
Available on continuous export winch drums or factory-terminated with subsea wet-mate / mechanical sockets
Supplied with EN 10204 3.1 routine dielectric, conductor/optical continuity & hydrostatic qualification report
Technical data
Sizes
Manufactured to DIN VDE 0285 KF-PUR Drag-Chain & Robotic Hybrid Servo-Data Specification for subsea robotics, ROV umbilicals, marine aquaculture and offshore sensor applications.
| Order designation | Configuration | Core / stranding | Outer Ø ≈ mm | Net weight ≈ kg/km | Max. pulling kN ≈ | Min. bend R mm | Enquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KF-PUR Drag-Chain Robotic Hybrid Construction Schedule (−40…+80 °C) | |||||||
| KF-PUR Drag-Chain Robotic Hybrid 2×2×0.50 mm² | 2 × 2 × 0.50 mm² (20 AWG) + Vent/Drain | Stranded SnCu + Foil/TCWB + Subsea PUR | 8.4 | 98 | 2.5 | 50 | |
| KF-PUR Drag-Chain Robotic Hybrid 4×2×0.50 + 2×1. | 4 × 2 × 0.50 + 2 × 1.5 mm² Hybrid | Stranded SnCu + Individual/Overall Shield | 11.8 | 195 | 5.2 | 70 | |
| KF-PUR Drag-Chain Robotic Hybrid 4×2×0.75 + 4×2. | 4 × 2 × 0.75 + 4 × 2.5 mm² Subsea | Stranded SnCu + Aramid/Armour + PUR | 15.2 | 360 | 12.0 | 95 | |
| Configuration | Max. DC R₂₀ Ω/km | Rating / Impedance / Load | Operating temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 × 2 × 0.50 mm² (20 AWG) + Vent/Drain | 39.00 | 0.6/1 kV + 300 V (4–20 mA / DO) | −40…+80 °C |
| 4 × 2 × 0.50 + 2 × 1.5 mm² Hybrid | 39.00 | 0.6/1 kV + 300 V (CTD / Multi-Sensor) | −40…+80 °C |
| 4 × 2 × 0.75 + 4 × 2.5 mm² Subsea | 26.00 | 0.6/1 kV + 300 V (ROV / Camera / LED) | −40…+80 °C |
Quality & approvals
Routine tests on every production length, sample and type tests per batch — documented on an EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificate.
| Testing & inspection | Test value / reference | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Routine tests | ||
| Conductor DC resistance / OTDR optical & dimensional check (DIN VDE 0285 KF-PUR Drag-Chain & Robotic Hybrid Servo-Data Specification) | DC resistance at 20 °C, optical attenuation and wall thickness within DIN VDE 0285 KF-PUR Drag-Chain & Robotic Hybrid Servo-Data Specification limits | Every manufactured drum length |
| AC high-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (DIN VDE 0285 KF-PUR Drag-Chain & Robotic Hybrid Servo-Data Specification) | Zero dielectric breakdown and verified wet insulation resistance for 0.6/1 kV + 300 V rating | Every manufactured drum length |
| Sample tests | ||
| Hydrostatic pressure, tensile load & seawater immersion qualification (DIN VDE 0285 KF-PUR Drag-Chain & Robotic Hybrid Servo-Data Specification) | Verified hydrostatic pressure integrity, breaking load and flex endurance across −40…+80 °C | Type qualification & periodic lot audit |
Marking & supply
Sheath marking
Technical documents
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