Energy chain / drag chain
Primary duty: power and control drag chains on cranes, machine tools and conveyors at ≥ 6–7.5 × D bending radius.
Use (N)12YRDC11Y-J/O for EMC-screened chainsProduct
Halogen-free 0.6/1 kV polyurethane drag-chain and crane festoon cable ((N)12YRD11Y-J/O) with Class 5 copper conductors, 12Y polyester elastomer core insulation, central aramid-yarn support element and 11Y PUR jacket rated to 50 m water depth (AD8).
Typical values for this cable type, based on DIN VDE 0250-1 — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.
Application fit
(N)12YRD11Y-J/O combines thin-wall 12Y polyester elastomer insulation, a central aramid-yarn carrier ('RD') and an abrasion-resistant 11Y polyurethane jacket for compact, cold-flexible drag chains and crane festoons.
Primary duty: power and control drag chains on cranes, machine tools and conveyors at ≥ 6–7.5 × D bending radius.
Use (N)12YRDC11Y-J/O for EMC-screened chainsHigh-speed crane trolley and container gantry festoon systems up to 210–240 m/min down to -40 °C.
Approved for permanent submersion in non-drinking water up to 50 m depth (AD8).
Single-sheath 15 N/mm² design is for drag chains and festoons; use textile-braided PUR for heavy reeling.
Use (N)12YRD11YT11Y-J for 25 N/mm² tensile dutyOptimised for festoon loops and drag chains, not high-speed gravity spreader collector baskets.
Use 3GSLTÖ Spreader BasketConstruction
Shown: (N)12YRD11Y-J 4G16 — four Class 5 copper cores with 12Y TPE-E insulation stranded around a central aramid-yarn support element inside a black 11Y polyurethane outer sheath.
| # | Layer | Material & reference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conductor | Bare finely stranded copper, Class 5DIN EN / IEC 60228 Class 5 |
| 2 | Central support element | High-strength central aramid-yarn carrier supporting the layered core arrangementAbsorbs axial strain during dynamic chain and festoon travel |
| 3 | Core insulation | Halogen-free polyester elastomer compound (12Y / TPE-E)≤ 5 cores colour-coded; ≥ 6 cores white with black numbers |
| 4 | Core arrangement | Cores stranded in short-pitch concentric layers around the central aramid carrierLow-torsion dynamic geometry |
| 5 | Outer sheath | Halogen-free polyurethane compound (11Y / PUR), black matt finishEN 60811-404 oil-resistant · EN 60754 halogen-free · EN 60332-1-2 flame-retardant · AD8 50 m water |
Multi-core power & control with green-yellow protective conductor (4–24 cores)
Single-core power leads (1×25 to 1×185 mm²) without green-yellow conductor
Technical data
Sizes
29 unscreened (N)12YRD11Y-J/O single-core, power and control configurations (1.5 mm² to 185 mm²)
| Order designation | Cores × mm² | AWG ≈ | OD min mm | OD max mm | Copper kg/km | Weight ≈ kg/km | Min. bend R mm | Max. pull N | Enquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All sizes | |||||||||
| Single-core 25–185 mm² | |||||||||
| (N)12YRD11Y-J 1G25 | 1 × 25 | 4 | 10.7 | 12.2 | 240 | 290 | 92 | 375 | |
| (N)12YRD11Y-J 1G35 | 1 × 35 | 2 | 12.0 | 13.5 | 336 | 380 | 102 | 525 | |
| (N)12YRD11Y-J 1G50 | 1 × 50 | 1 | 13.8 | 15.3 | 480 | 530 | 115 | 750 | |
| (N)12YRD11Y-J 1G70 | 1 × 70 | 2/0 | 15.8 | 17.3 | 672 | 725 | 130 | 1,050 | |
| (N)12YRD11Y-J 1G95 | 1 × 95 | 3/0 | 17.9 | 19.4 | 912 | 965 | 146 | 1,425 | |
| (N)12YRD11Y-J 1G120 | 1 × 120 | 4/0 | 19.4 | 20.9 | 1,152 | 1,200 | 157 | 1,800 | |
| (N)12YRD11Y-J 1G150 | 1 × 150 | 300 kcmil | 21.9 | 23.4 | 1,440 | 1,475 | 176 | 2,250 | |
| (N)12YRD11Y-J 1G185 | 1 × 185 | 350 kcmil | 24.7 | 26.2 | 1,776 | 1,770 | 197 | 2,775 | |
| 4-core 1.5–50 mm² | |||||||||
| (N)12YRD11Y-J 4G1.5 | 4 × 1.5 | 16 | 8.6 | 10.1 | 58 | 110 | 76 | 90 | |
| (N)12YRD11Y-J 4G2.5 | 4 × 2.5 | 14 | 10.0 | 11.5 | 96 | 155 | 87 | 150 | |
| (N)12YRD11Y-J 4G4 | 4 × 4 | 12 | 11.7 | 13.2 | 154 | 235 | 99 | 240 | |
| (N)12YRD11Y-J 4G6 | 4 × 6 | 10 | 13.2 | 14.7 | 230 | 320 | 111 | 360 | |
| (N)12YRD11Y-J 4G10 | 4 × 10 | 8 | 15.6 | 17.1 | 384 | 495 | 129 | 600 | |
| (N)12YRD11Y-J 4G16 | 4 × 16 | 6 | 18.2 | 19.7 | 614 | 730 | 148 | 960 | |
| (N)12YRD11Y-J 4G25 | 4 × 25 | 4 | 22.3 | 24.3 | 960 | 1,130 | 183 | 1,500 | |
| (N)12YRD11Y-J 4G35 | 4 × 35 | 2 | 24.9 | 26.9 | 1,344 | 1,540 | 202 | 2,100 | |
| (N)12YRD11Y-J 4G50 | 4 × 50 | 1 | 29.8 | 31.8 | 1,920 | 2,185 | 239 | 3,000 | |
| 5-core 2.5–16 mm² | |||||||||
| (N)12YRD11Y-J 5G2.5 | 5 × 2.5 | 14 | 10.8 | 12.3 | 120 | 190 | 93 | 188 | |
| (N)12YRD11Y-J 5G4 | 5 × 4 | 12 | 12.7 | 14.2 | 192 | 285 | 107 | 300 | |
| (N)12YRD11Y-J 5G6 | 5 × 6 | 10 | 14.5 | 16.0 | 288 | 395 | 120 | 450 | |
| (N)12YRD11Y-J 5G10 | 5 × 10 | 8 | 17.1 | 18.6 | 480 | 615 | 140 | 750 | |
| (N)12YRD11Y-J 5G16 | 5 × 16 | 6 | 19.9 | 21.4 | 768 | 910 | 161 | 1,200 | |
| Control 7–24 cores | |||||||||
| (N)12YRD11Y-J 7G2.5 | 7 × 2.5 | 14 | 12.6 | 14.1 | 168 | 255 | 106 | 262 | |
| (N)12YRD11Y-J 12G1.5 | 12 × 1.5 | 16 | 14.8 | 16.3 | 173 | 330 | 123 | 270 | |
| (N)12YRD11Y-J 12G2.5 | 12 × 2.5 | 14 | 17.7 | 19.2 | 288 | 490 | 144 | 450 | |
| (N)12YRD11Y-J 18G1.5 | 18 × 1.5 | 16 | 15.1 | 16.6 | 259 | 380 | 125 | 405 | |
| (N)12YRD11Y-J 18G2.5 | 18 × 2.5 | 14 | 18.1 | 19.6 | 432 | 580 | 147 | 675 | |
| (N)12YRD11Y-J 24G1.5 | 24 × 1.5 | 16 | 18.0 | 19.5 | 346 | 525 | 147 | 540 | |
| (N)12YRD11Y-J 24G2.5 | 24 × 2.5 | 14 | 21.6 | 23.6 | 576 | 790 | 177 | 900 | |
| Cross-section mm² | AWG ≈ | Max. R20 Ω/km | Current rating in air 30 °C, A | Short-circuit 1 s kA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 16 | 13.3 | 24 | 0.21 |
| 2.5 | 14 | 7.98 | 32 | 0.36 |
| 4 | 12 | 4.95 | 43 | 0.57 |
| 6 | 10 | 3.3 | 56 | 0.86 |
| 10 | 8 | 1.91 | 78 | 1.43 |
| 16 | 6 | 1.21 | 104 | 2.29 |
| 25 | 4 | 0.78 | 138 | 3.58 |
| 35 | 2 | 0.554 | 170 | 5.01 |
| 50 | 1 | 0.386 | 212 | 7.15 |
| 70 | 2/0 | 0.272 | 263 | 10.01 |
| 95 | 3/0 | 0.206 | 316 | 13.59 |
| 120 | 4/0 | 0.161 | 370 | 17.16 |
| 150 | 300 kcmil | 0.129 | 424 | 21.45 |
| 185 | 350 kcmil | 0.106 | 484 | 26.46 |
Reel check
A first screen using datasheet values. Engineering confirms drum geometry, acceleration and tension with your quotation.
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 | ||
| AC voltage test | 2.5 kV, 5 min | Every length |
| Conductor resistance | DIN EN / IEC 60228 Class 5 | Every length |
| Sample tests | ||
| Flame & halogen-free test | EN 60332-1-2 · EN 60754 | Per batch |
| Oil & AD8 water immersion | EN 60811-404 · 50 m water depth (AD8) | Type approval |
Marking & supply
Sheath marking
Technical documents
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