Energy chain / drag chain
Primary duty: long-travel, high-pull drag chains on container cranes, stacker-reclaimers and mining conveyors.
Product
Heavy-duty 0.6/1 kV halogen-free PUR crane cable ((N)12YRD11YT11Y-J) with 12Y TPE-E core insulation, central aramid carrier, inner 11Y PUR sheath, anti-torsion textile braid ('T') and outer 11Y PUR sheath rated for 25 N/mm² pull and 50 m water (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)12YRD11YT11Y-J upgrades the single-sheath PUR drag-chain design with an extruded 11Y inner sheath and an embedded anti-torsion synthetic-fibre braid ('T') beneath the outer 11Y jacket, raising permissible conductor pull from 15 N/mm² to 25 N/mm².
Primary duty: long-travel, high-pull drag chains on container cranes, stacker-reclaimers and mining conveyors.
Approved for motorized horizontal and vertical cable reels up to 180 m/min and 25 N/mm² tensile stress.
High-speed crane trolley and gantry festoon systems up to 210 m/min down to -40 °C.
Approved for permanent immersion in non-drinking water up to 50 m depth (AD8).
Optimised for festoon loops and drag chains, not high-speed gravity spreader collector baskets.
Use 3GSLTÖ Spreader BasketConstruction
Shown: (N)12YRD11YT11Y-J 4G16 — four Class 5 copper cores with 12Y TPE-E insulation around a central aramid carrier, 11Y PUR inner sheath, anti-torsion textile braid and black 11Y PUR 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 core lay-upWorks with outer braid to sustain 25 N/mm² dynamic pull |
| 3 | Core insulation | Halogen-free polyester elastomer compound (12Y / TPE-E)≤ 5 cores colour-coded; ≥ 6 cores white with black numbers |
| 4 | Inner sheath | Halogen-free polyurethane compound (11Y / PUR), pressure-extruded over core lay-upLocks core geometry against corkscrewing under reeling tension |
| 5 | Anti-torsion textile braid ('T') | High-tenacity synthetic fibre braid embedded between inner and outer PUR sheathsEliminates sheath twist and raises tensile rating to 25 N/mm² |
| 6 | 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 |
4-core and 5-core power cables (1.5 mm² to 35 mm²) with green-yellow protective conductor
Multi-core control cables (7 to 48 cores in 1.5 mm² and 2.5 mm²) with numbered cores
Composite power + copper-screened control quads for combined drive and feedback chains
Technical data
Sizes
29 double-sheathed, textile-braided (N)12YRD11YT11Y-J power, control and composite configurations
| Order designation | Construction | AWG ≈ | OD min mm | OD max mm | Copper kg/km | Weight ≈ kg/km | Min. bend R mm | Max. pull N | Enquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All sizes | |||||||||
| 4-core 1.5–35 mm² | |||||||||
| (N)12YRD11YT11Y-J 4G1.5 | 4 × 1.5 | 16 | 11.6 | 13.1 | 58 | 170 | 99 | 150 | |
| (N)12YRD11YT11Y-J 4G2.5 | 4 × 2.5 | 14 | 13.1 | 14.6 | 96 | 225 | 110 | 250 | |
| (N)12YRD11YT11Y-J 4G4 | 4 × 4 | 12 | 14.9 | 16.4 | 154 | 320 | 123 | 400 | |
| (N)12YRD11YT11Y-J 4G6 | 4 × 6 | 10 | 16.6 | 18.1 | 230 | 420 | 136 | 600 | |
| (N)12YRD11YT11Y-J 4G10 | 4 × 10 | 8 | 19.1 | 20.6 | 384 | 620 | 155 | 1,000 | |
| (N)12YRD11YT11Y-J 4G16 | 4 × 16 | 6 | 21.8 | 23.8 | 614 | 880 | 179 | 1,600 | |
| (N)12YRD11YT11Y-J 4G25 | 4 × 25 | 4 | 26.5 | 28.5 | 960 | 1,335 | 214 | 2,500 | |
| (N)12YRD11YT11Y-J 4G35 | 4 × 35 | 2 | 29.6 | 31.6 | 1,344 | 1,780 | 237 | 3,500 | |
| 5-core 1.5–16 mm² | |||||||||
| (N)12YRD11YT11Y-J 5G1.5 | 5 × 1.5 | 16 | 12.3 | 13.8 | 72 | 195 | 104 | 188 | |
| (N)12YRD11YT11Y-J 5G2.5 | 5 × 2.5 | 14 | 14.0 | 15.5 | 120 | 270 | 117 | 313 | |
| (N)12YRD11YT11Y-J 5G4 | 5 × 4 | 12 | 16.0 | 17.5 | 192 | 380 | 132 | 500 | |
| (N)12YRD11YT11Y-J 5G6 | 5 × 6 | 10 | 17.9 | 19.4 | 288 | 505 | 146 | 750 | |
| (N)12YRD11YT11Y-J 5G10 | 5 × 10 | 8 | 20.7 | 22.7 | 480 | 750 | 171 | 1,250 | |
| (N)12YRD11YT11Y-J 5G16 | 5 × 16 | 6 | 23.7 | 25.7 | 768 | 1,030 | 193 | 2,000 | |
| Control 7–48 cores | |||||||||
| (N)12YRD11YT11Y-J 7G1.5 | 7 × 1.5 | 16 | 13.9 | 15.4 | 101 | 180 | 116 | 263 | |
| (N)12YRD11YT11Y-J 7G2.5 | 7 × 2.5 | 14 | 15.7 | 17.2 | 168 | 255 | 129 | 438 | |
| (N)12YRD11YT11Y-J 12G1.5 | 12 × 1.5 | 16 | 18.2 | 19.7 | 173 | 350 | 148 | 450 | |
| (N)12YRD11YT11Y-J 12G2.5 | 12 × 2.5 | 14 | 21.4 | 23.4 | 288 | 440 | 176 | 750 | |
| (N)12YRD11YT11Y-J 18G1.5 | 18 × 1.5 | 16 | 18.6 | 20.1 | 259 | 635 | 151 | 675 | |
| (N)12YRD11YT11Y-J 18G2.5 | 18 × 2.5 | 14 | 21.7 | 23.7 | 432 | 730 | 178 | 1,125 | |
| (N)12YRD11YT11Y-J 24G1.5 | 24 × 1.5 | 16 | 21.6 | 23.6 | 346 | 675 | 177 | 900 | |
| (N)12YRD11YT11Y-J 24G2.5 | 24 × 2.5 | 14 | 25.5 | 27.5 | 576 | 985 | 207 | 1,500 | |
| (N)12YRD11YT11Y-J 28G1.5 | 28 × 1.5 | 16 | 23.1 | 25.1 | 403 | 920 | 189 | 1,050 | |
| (N)12YRD11YT11Y-J 30G1.5 | 30 × 1.5 | 16 | 23.9 | 25.9 | 432 | 835 | 195 | 1,125 | |
| (N)12YRD11YT11Y-J 30G2.5 | 30 × 2.5 | 14 | 28.3 | 30.3 | 720 | 1,230 | 228 | 1,875 | |
| (N)12YRD11YT11Y-J 36G2.5 | 36 × 2.5 | 14 | 28.3 | 30.3 | 864 | 1,315 | 228 | 2,250 | |
| (N)12YRD11YT11Y-J 48G1.5 | 48 × 1.5 | 16 | 28.6 | 30.6 | 691 | 1,535 | 230 | 1,800 | |
| Composite power + 2×(4×1.5)C | |||||||||
| (N)12YRD11YT11Y-J 4G16+2×(4×1.5)C | 4G16 + 2×(4×1.5)C | 6 | 25.8 | 27.8 | 790 | 1,190 | 209 | 1,900 | |
| (N)12YRD11YT11Y-J 4G35+2×(4×1.5)C | 4G35 + 2×(4×1.5)C | 2 | 34.7 | 36.7 | 1,520 | 2,195 | 276 | 3,800 | |
| 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 |
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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