Energy chain / drag chain
Primary duty: EMC-shielded VFD motor and control drag chains on cranes, machine tools and conveyors.
Product
EMC-screened 0.6/1 kV halogen-free PUR drag-chain and crane festoon cable ((N)12YRDC11Y-J/O) with Class 5 copper conductors, 12Y TPE-E insulation, central aramid carrier, ≥80% tinned copper braid and 11Y PUR sheath 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)12YRDC11Y-J/O adds an overall tinned copper braid screen ('C') over the aramid-supported 12Y TPE-E core assembly, delivering EMC-compliant VFD power and control in compact halogen-free polyurethane drag chains and crane festoons.
Primary duty: EMC-shielded VFD motor and control drag chains on cranes, machine tools and conveyors.
High-speed overhead crane and container gantry festoon trolleys up to 210–240 m/min down to -40 °C.
Approved for permanent immersion in non-drinking water up to 50 m depth (AD8).
Overall copper braid screen is not designed for vertical spreader torsion.
Use 3GSLTÖ for vertical spreader basketsConstruction
Shown: (N)12YRDC11Y-J 4G16 — four Class 5 copper cores with 12Y TPE-E insulation stranded around a central aramid carrier, synthetic wrapping tape, ≥80 % tinned copper braid screen 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 inside the multi-core lay-upStabilises core pitch and absorbs longitudinal strain |
| 3 | Core insulation | Halogen-free polyester elastomer compound (12Y / TPE-E)≤ 5 cores colour-coded; ≥ 6 cores white with black numbers |
| 4 | Separating tape | Synthetic non-woven separating tape over the stranded core assemblyPrevents braid fretting during high-cycle bending |
| 5 | EMC copper braid screen | Tinned copper wire braid around the core assembly (≥ 80 % optical coverage)Low transfer impedance for VFD and control EMC compliance |
| 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 |
Screened multi-core power & control with green-yellow earth conductor (4–24 cores)
Screened single-core VFD power leads (1×25 to 1×185 mm²)
Technical data
Sizes
25 copper-screened (N)12YRDC11Y-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)12YRDC11Y-O 1×25 | 1 × 25 | 4 | 11.5 | 13.0 | 275 | 330 | 98 | 375 | |
| (N)12YRDC11Y-O 1×35 | 1 × 35 | 2 | 12.8 | 14.3 | 380 | 420 | 108 | 525 | |
| (N)12YRDC11Y-O 1×50 | 1 × 50 | 1 | 14.9 | 16.4 | 535 | 590 | 123 | 750 | |
| (N)12YRDC11Y-O 1×70 | 1 × 70 | 2/0 | 16.7 | 18.2 | 740 | 795 | 137 | 1,050 | |
| (N)12YRDC11Y-O 1×95 | 1 × 95 | 3/0 | 18.9 | 20.4 | 990 | 1,050 | 153 | 1,425 | |
| (N)12YRDC11Y-O 1×120 | 1 × 120 | 4/0 | 20.4 | 22.4 | 1,240 | 1,295 | 168 | 1,800 | |
| (N)12YRDC11Y-O 1×150 | 1 × 150 | 300 kcmil | 23.1 | 25.1 | 1,550 | 1,610 | 189 | 2,250 | |
| (N)12YRDC11Y-O 1×185 | 1 × 185 | 350 kcmil | 25.8 | 27.8 | 1,900 | 1,920 | 209 | 2,775 | |
| 4-core 1.5–50 mm² | |||||||||
| (N)12YRDC11Y-J 4G1.5 | 4 × 1.5 | 16 | 10.8 | 12.0 | 114 | 240 | 90 | 90 | |
| (N)12YRDC11Y-J 4G2.5 | 4 × 2.5 | 14 | 13.0 | 14.5 | 145 | 250 | 109 | 150 | |
| (N)12YRDC11Y-J 4G4 | 4 × 4 | 12 | 14.8 | 16.3 | 215 | 350 | 123 | 240 | |
| (N)12YRDC11Y-J 4G6 | 4 × 6 | 10 | 16.6 | 18.1 | 305 | 450 | 136 | 360 | |
| (N)12YRDC11Y-J 4G10 | 4 × 10 | 8 | 19.3 | 20.8 | 465 | 680 | 156 | 600 | |
| (N)12YRDC11Y-J 4G16 | 4 × 16 | 6 | 22.4 | 24.4 | 720 | 985 | 183 | 960 | |
| (N)12YRDC11Y-J 4G25 | 4 × 25 | 4 | 26.9 | 28.9 | 1,110 | 1,460 | 217 | 1,500 | |
| (N)12YRDC11Y-J 4G35 | 4 × 35 | 2 | 30.4 | 32.4 | 1,520 | 1,940 | 243 | 2,100 | |
| (N)12YRDC11Y-J 4G50 | 4 × 50 | 1 | 35.2 | 37.2 | 2,140 | 2,665 | 279 | 3,000 | |
| 5-core 1.5–2.5 mm² | |||||||||
| (N)12YRDC11Y-J 5G1.5 | 5 × 1.5 | 16 | 12.4 | 13.9 | 125 | 220 | 105 | 112 | |
| (N)12YRDC11Y-J 5G2.5 | 5 × 2.5 | 14 | 13.9 | 15.4 | 178 | 295 | 116 | 188 | |
| Control 7–24 cores | |||||||||
| (N)12YRDC11Y-J 7G1.5 | 7 × 1.5 | 16 | 11.5 | 13.0 | 145 | 205 | 98 | 158 | |
| (N)12YRDC11Y-J 12G1.5 | 12 × 1.5 | 16 | 15.5 | 17.0 | 260 | 380 | 128 | 270 | |
| (N)12YRDC11Y-J 12G2.5 | 12 × 2.5 | 14 | 18.6 | 20.1 | 395 | 580 | 151 | 450 | |
| (N)12YRDC11Y-J 18G1.5 | 18 × 1.5 | 16 | 16.1 | 17.6 | 350 | 440 | 132 | 405 | |
| (N)12YRDC11Y-J 18G2.5 | 18 × 2.5 | 14 | 19.2 | 20.7 | 545 | 670 | 156 | 675 | |
| (N)12YRDC11Y-J 24G2.5 | 24 × 2.5 | 14 | 25.0 | 27.6 | 721 | 1,130 | 207 | 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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