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Control & signal cableAirport PBB / 400 Hz GSE300/500 V (600 V UL)-40 °C to +90 °C Drag Chain

GP 400 SF S Control Passenger-Boarding-Bridge Cable-Chain Control-40 to +90 °C Class 6 EMC-screened PUR drag-chain cable for airport boarding bridges

GP 400 SF S Control super-flexible ('SF') screened ('S') drag-chain control cable (-40 to +90 °C) for airport passenger boarding bridges (PBB) and 400 Hz GSE, with IEC 60228 Class 6 copper cores, TPE insulation, Sn-Cu braid, and aviation PUR jacket.

EMC screen

Low-EMC design

Oil-resistant

Ozone, UV & moisture

Configuration

Order designation: GP 400 SF S 12G1.5
Outer Ø ≈: 14.30 mm
Wall thickness: 1.45 mm
Total weight ≈: 445.1 kg/km
Min. bend R (fixed): 114 mm

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Rated voltage: 300/500 V
Chain temp.: -40…+90 °C
Conductor: Cu Class 6 (SF)
EMC screen: Sn-Cu braid (S)
Outer jacket: Aviation PUR
Min bend radius: 7.5 × OD chain

Typical values for this cable type, based on EN 50525 / UL 758 / ISO 19659 Airport PBB Drag-Chain Specification — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is GP 400 SF S Control right for your machine?

Select GP 400 SF S Control for telescopic energy chains on airport passenger boarding bridges (jetways), 400 Hz GPU pantographs, and automated docking guidance systems.

Energy chain / drag chain

Suitable

Class 6 super-fine conductors and low-angle tinned copper braid endure millions of telescopic PBB drag-chain cycles down to -40 °C.

VFD inverter to AC motor screened feeder

Suitable

Braided Sn-Cu screen ('S') isolates 28 V DC aircraft interlocks, autolevellers, and PLC I/O from 400 Hz GPU harmonics.

Offshore platform & shipboard deck trays

Suitable

Aviation polyether-PUR jacket resists Jet A-1 fuel, hydraulic fluid, runway formates, and glycol de-icing fluids.

Motorised monospiral reel

Not suitable

Designed for linear energy chains; for motorized under-bridge 400 Hz cable reels, use a dedicated 400 Hz reeling cable.

Use NSHTÖU for drum reeling

Typical machinesAirport Passenger Boarding Bridges400 Hz Ground Power InterlocksPre-Conditioned Air (PCA) BoomsAircraft Docking Guidance (A-VDGS)Cold-Climate Apron Automation

Construction

Layer by layer

Airport PBB drag-chain construction: IEC 60228 Class 6 copper conductors, TPE/EPR core insulation, pressure-extruded inner sheath, tinned copper braid (S), and aviation-fluid-proof PUR jacket.

Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	Super-fine Class 6 copper (SF)	Extra-fine-stranded bare or tinned copper (IEC 60228 Class 6, 0.15 mm max strand diameter)Prevents strand breakage under tight-radius telescopic PBB chain flexing
2	Cold-elastic TPE/EPR core wall	Low-temperature halogen-free thermoplastic elastomer (TPE-E/TPE-O, black numbered + GNYE)Will not stiffen or crack during -40 °C winter airport apron operations
3	Gusset-filling inner sheath	Extruded halogen-free elastomer inner jacket over short-pitch bundled coresPrevents core corkscrewing inside long horizontal telescopic bridge chains
4	Low-torsion tinned copper braid (S)	Optimised braid-angle tinned copper wire screen (≥ 85 % optical coverage)Shields 28 V DC / 400 Hz aircraft safety interlocks and cabin autoleveller sensors
5	Aviation-fluid-resistant PUR jacket	Halogen-free, UV-stabilised polyether-polyurethane compound TMPU (black or orange)Resistant to Jet A-1 fuel, glycol de-icing fluids, runway salts, and solar UV

GP 400 SF S (4G–36G × 0.75–2.5 mm²)

Screened PBB drag-chain control cable for bridge drive, autoleveller, and cabin rotation controls

GP 400 SF S Pilot (7G–18G × 1.0–1.5 mm²)

400 Hz aircraft ground-power EF/E-F interlock and pilot monitoring drag-chain cable

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on EN 50525 / UL 758 / ISO 19659 Airport PBB Drag-Chain Specification. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage U0/U: 300/500 V AC (600 V UL/CSA AWM)
AC dielectric test voltage: 3,000 V AC (core/core) · 1,500 V (screen)
Operating frequency: DC, 50/60 Hz & 400 Hz aircraft control
EMC braid coverage: ≥ 85 % tinned copper wire braid

Thermal

Dynamic drag-chain temp.: -40 °C to +90 °C continuous
Fixed installation temp.: -50 °C to +90 °C
Cold-bend impact test: -40 °C per EN 60811-504/505

Mechanical

Conductor stranding: IEC 60228 Class 6 super-fine copper
Min. bending radius (chain): 7.5 × overall cable diameter
Min. bending radius (fixed): 4 × overall cable diameter
Chain travel & speed: Up to 50 m telescopic travel · 3 m/s

Resistance

Aviation fluid resistance: Resists Jet A-1, glycol de-icers & oils
Flame & halogen rating: IEC 60332-1-2 / UL VW-1 · IEC 60754-1/2
UV & weather resistance: ISO 4892-2 outdoor airport apron UV pass

Reference standards

Sheath & conductor standards: EN 50363-10-2 TMPU · IEC 60228 Class 6
North American approval ref.: UL 758 Style 20234 / CSA AWM I/II A/B
RoHS & REACH: RoHS 3 & REACH compliant

Identification

Outer sheath colour: Jet black (RAL 9005) or safety orange
Surface legend: TEBAOFLEX GP 400 SF S CONTROL [nGmm²] PBB -40/+90C
Customs tariff (HS): 8544.49

Sizes

20 standard configurations (GP 400 SF S Control)

Engineering dimensions, conductor stranding, mass and electrical ratings for GP 400 SF S Control per EN 50525 / UL 758 / ISO 19659 Airport PBB Drag-Chain Specification.

Dimensions & weights
Order designation	Cross-section / size	Conductor build	Wall ≈ mm	Outer Ø ≈ mm	Metal kg/km	Weight ≈ kg/km	Min. bend R fixed mm
Standard GP 400 SF S Control configurations
GP 400 SF S 4G0.75	4G0.75 mm²	Class 6 Cu (SF) (0.75 mm²)	1.25	7.50	55.8	116.6	60
GP 400 SF S 7G0.75	7G0.75 mm²	Class 6 Cu (SF) (0.75 mm²)	1.25	8.70	81.7	163.4	70
GP 400 SF S 12G0.75	12G0.75 mm²	Class 6 Cu (SF) (0.75 mm²)	1.45	11.40	127.4	267.8	91
GP 400 SF S 18G0.75	18G0.75 mm²	Class 6 Cu (SF) (0.75 mm²)	1.45	13.20	177.1	365.3	106
GP 400 SF S 25G0.75	25G0.75 mm²	Class 6 Cu (SF) (0.75 mm²)	1.45	15.20	234.7	484.2	122
GP 400 SF S 4G1	4G1 mm²	Class 6 Cu (SF) (1 mm²)	1.25	7.90	66.8	134.2	63
GP 400 SF S 7G1	7G1 mm²	Class 6 Cu (SF) (1 mm²)	1.25	9.20	100.3	191.7	74
GP 400 SF S 12G1	12G1 mm²	Class 6 Cu (SF) (1 mm²)	1.45	12.20	159.1	319.8	98
GP 400 SF S 18G1	18G1 mm²	Class 6 Cu (SF) (1 mm²)	1.45	14.10	223.6	438.3	113
GP 400 SF S 25G1	25G1 mm²	Class 6 Cu (SF) (1 mm²)	1.45	16.30	298.7	585.6	130
GP 400 SF S 4G1.5	4G1.5 mm²	Class 6 Cu (SF) (1.5 mm²)	1.25	9.10	90.4	179.8	73
GP 400 SF S 7G1.5	7G1.5 mm²	Class 6 Cu (SF) (1.5 mm²)	1.25	10.70	139.3	262.9	86
GP 400 SF S 12G1.5	12G1.5 mm²	Class 6 Cu (SF) (1.5 mm²)	1.45	14.30	224.3	445.1	114
GP 400 SF S 18G1.5	18G1.5 mm²	Class 6 Cu (SF) (1.5 mm²)	1.45	16.60	319.0	616.6	133
GP 400 SF S 25G1.5	25G1.5 mm²	Class 6 Cu (SF) (1.5 mm²)	1.45	19.30	429.5	831.8	154
GP 400 SF S 36G1.5	36G1.5 mm²	Class 6 Cu (SF) (1.5 mm²)	1.45	22.30	598.7	1,135.8	178
GP 400 SF S 4G2.5	4G2.5 mm²	Class 6 Cu (SF) (2.5 mm²)	1.25	10.30	133.1	247.7	82
GP 400 SF S 7G2.5	7G2.5 mm²	Class 6 Cu (SF) (2.5 mm²)	1.25	12.10	211.6	369.7	97
GP 400 SF S 12G2.5	12G2.5 mm²	Class 6 Cu (SF) (2.5 mm²)	1.45	16.20	346.3	629.7	130
GP 400 SF S 4G4	4G4 mm²	Class 6 Cu (SF) (4 mm²)	1.25	12.60	199.0	370.5	101

Typical values for this cable type; dimensions and weights for your order are confirmed in the quotation.
Outer diameters and weights are nominal engineering values for GP 400 SF S Control subject to standard manufacturing tolerances per EN 50525 / UL 758 / ISO 19659 Airport PBB Drag-Chain Specification.

Electrical & rating data
Configuration	Max. DC R @ 20 °C Ω/km	Primary rating (A or nF/km)	Secondary rating	Dielectric test V AC rms
4G0.75 mm²	26.00	12.0	9.0	3,000
7G0.75 mm²	26.00	12.0	9.0	3,000
12G0.75 mm²	26.00	12.0	9.0	3,000
18G0.75 mm²	26.00	12.0	9.0	3,000
25G0.75 mm²	26.00	12.0	9.0	3,000
4G1 mm²	19.50	15.0	11.0	3,000
7G1 mm²	19.50	15.0	11.0	3,000
12G1 mm²	19.50	15.0	11.0	3,000
18G1 mm²	19.50	15.0	11.0	3,000
25G1 mm²	19.50	15.0	11.0	3,000
4G1.5 mm²	13.30	18.0	14.0	3,000
7G1.5 mm²	13.30	18.0	14.0	3,000
12G1.5 mm²	13.30	18.0	14.0	3,000
18G1.5 mm²	13.30	18.0	14.0	3,000
25G1.5 mm²	13.30	18.0	14.0	3,000
36G1.5 mm²	13.30	18.0	14.0	3,000
4G2.5 mm²	7.98	26.0	20.0	3,000
7G2.5 mm²	7.98	26.0	20.0	3,000
12G2.5 mm²	7.98	26.0	20.0	3,000
4G4 mm²	4.95	34.0	26.0	3,000

Electrical resistance at +20 °C and dielectric withstand voltages verified per EN 50525 / UL 758 / ISO 19659 Airport PBB Drag-Chain Specification.

Quality & approvals

Testing & inspection

Routine tests on every production length, sample and type tests per batch — documented on an EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificate.

ConductorClass 5 stranding
Spark test100 % in-line
Lay-upCores, earth, fillers
SheathingInner, braid / screen, outer
Electrical testsAC voltage, resistance
DimensionsOD, wall thickness
Inspection documents & dispatchDrum & dispatch

Testing & inspection	Test value / reference	Frequency
Routine tests
Dielectric spark / high-voltage withstand test	100 % in-line spark and AC/DC dielectric withstand per EN 50525 / UL 758 / ISO 19659 Airport PBB Drag-Chain Specification	Every manufactured length
Conductor DC resistance & continuity check	Within maximum 20 °C resistance limit specified for GP 400 SF S Control	Every spool or drum length
Sample tests
Insulation resistance & dimensional verification	Wall thickness, concentricity and insulation resistance per EN 50525 / UL 758 / ISO 19659 Airport PBB Drag-Chain Specification	Per production batch
Environmental, mechanical & EMC qualification	Qualified to EN 50525 / UL 758 / ISO 19659 Airport PBB Drag-Chain Specification thermal, mechanical and environmental performance criteria	Type qualification

Inspection certificate

Issued with every drum, listing the routine test results for that length.

Product approvals

EN 50525 / UL 758 / ISO 19659 Airport PBB Drag-Chain SpecificationCE (2014/35/EU) & RoHS 3 (2015/863/EU) CompliantREACH SVHC Compliance Verified

Company certificates

ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001VDE marks approvalUL / cULCE · LVD / EMC

Marking & supply

Ordering & delivery

Sheath marking

TEBAOFLEX GP 400 SF S CONTROL 12G1.5 PBB DRAG-CHAIN -40/+90°C

Delivery form: Export wooden drums, tactical reels or coils
Standard lengths: 100 m · 500 m · 1000 m (or custom cut lengths)
MOQ: 100 m (stock sizes) · 300–500 m (custom build)
Lead time: 2–4 weeks ex-works
Incoterms: EXW, FOB, CIF, DAP

Technical documents

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PDFGP 400 SF S Control Passenger-Boarding-Bridge Cable-Chain Control – technical datasheet20 sizes · construction, technical data, approvals XLSXGP 400 SF S Control spec data (Excel)All 20 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation

Revision: 2026-10-20
Updated: 2026-10-20

FAQ

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Why do airport passenger boarding bridges (PBB) require a dedicated '-40 °C' drag-chain control cable?

Passenger boarding bridges sit exposed on outdoor airport aprons year-round. In cold climates, standard PVC or nitrile drag-chain cables stiffen below -15 °C and fracture when the telescopic bridge tunnels extend to meet an arriving aircraft. GP 400 SF S Control uses TPE cores and polyether-PUR to stay supple at -40 °C.

Why is EMC copper braid screening ('S') critical inside a passenger boarding bridge energy chain?

The PBB energy chain typically carries main 400 V bridge drive motor feeders and 400 Hz aircraft ground power cables alongside 24 V autoleveller sensors, wheel encoders, and 28 V DC aircraft interlock circuits. A ≥ 85 % tinned copper braid prevents 400 Hz harmonic coupling.

Does the outer jacket resist aircraft de-icing fluids and jet fuel spills?

Yes. The TMPU polyether-polyurethane outer sheath resists Type I–IV propylene/ethylene glycol aircraft de-icing fluids, potassium acetate/formate runway de-icers, Jet A-1 kerosene, and hydraulic oils.

What does 'SF S' mean in GP 400 SF S Control?

'GP 400' identifies the 400 Hz Ground Power / Boarding Bridge series, 'SF' stands for Super-Fine (IEC 60228 Class 6) drag-chain stranding, and 'S' stands for Screened (braided tinned copper EMC shield).

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GP 400 SF S Control Passenger-Boarding-Bridge Cable-Chain Control-40 to +90 °C Class 6 EMC-screened PUR drag-chain cable for airport boarding bridges

Energy chain / drag chain

VFD inverter to AC motor screened feeder

Offshore platform & shipboard deck trays

Motorised monospiral reel

GP 400 SF S (4G–36G × 0.75–2.5 mm²)

GP 400 SF S Pilot (7G–18G × 1.0–1.5 mm²)

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