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PROFINET & Industrial Ethernet cablesIEC 61156-6 / PNO Type C2×2×AWG22/19 Drag-Chain≥ 5M Cycles · ±180°/m Torsion

PROFINET Type C Continuous-Flex CableIEC 61156-6 / PNO 2.142 100 Ω 2×2×AWG22/19 continuous-flex drag-chain & robot PROFINET

PROFINET Type C is the dynamic continuous-flex 100 Ω Cat5e Star-Quad Industrial Ethernet cable per PNO Guideline 2.142 and IEC 61156-6, engineered with 19-strand extra-fine tinned copper conductors (2×2×AWG22/19), low-friction fleece wrap, SF/UTP

Anti-torsion braid
Low-EMC design
EMC screen
Oil-resistant
Order designation
PROFINET Type C Robot Torsion PUR 2×2×AWG22/19
Outer Ø ≈
6.5 mm
Copper weight
33 kg/km
Total weight ≈
61 kg/km
Min. bend R (fixed)
32 mm
All sizes (4)
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Engineering reply in 2 business hoursCut-to-length export drumsEN 10204 3.1 certificate per drum
Impedance Z0
100 Ω ± 15 Ω
1–100 MHz Cat5e Star-Quad
Conductor
AWG 22/19 Flex
19×0.15 mm extra-fine tinned Cu
Drag-chain life
≥ 5M Cycles
Up to 5–10 m/s · 10 m/s² accel.
Robot torsion
±180° / m
Torsion variant for 6-axis robots
Outer sheath
PUR TMPU Green
Halogen-free oil & coolant proof
Min. bend radius
5×D / 7.5×D
Fixed 5×D · drag-chain 7.5×D

Typical values for this cable type, based on IEC 61156-6 / PNO Guideline 2.142 (Type C) — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is PROFINET Type C right for your machine?

Purpose-engineered for continuous-flex linear energy chains (drag chains), gantry pick-and-place axes, automated storage cranes, and 6-axis robotic welding/assembly arms.

Energy chain / drag chain

Suitable

19-strand AWG 22/19 conductors, short Star-Quad pitch, and PUR jacket deliver ≥ 5 million drag-chain cycles.

Motorised monospiral reel

Suitable

Low-friction non-woven slip wrap and high-angle tinned Cu braid prevent shield kinking on travel axes.

Self-supporting pendant & push-button drop

Suitable

Torsion variant withstands ±180°/m repetitive twisting on robotic wrists and dress packs.

Fixed installation

Suitable

Backward-compatible with standard 6.5 mm FastConnect M12 and RJ45 connectors.

Typical machinesLinear drag chains & gantry robots6-axis industrial roboticsAS/RS automated warehouse cranesCNC machining centres

Construction

Layer by layer

Four AWG 22/19 (19×0.15 mm, Ø 0.76 mm) extra-fine tinned copper conductors with cellular/polyolefin insulation in a short-pitch Star-Quad

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Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data
#LayerMaterial & reference
119-wire extra-fine tinned copperAWG 22/19 (19×0.15 mm, 0.35 mm², Ø 0.76 mm) tinned copper per IEC 61156-6IEC 61156-6 / PNO Type C
2Foam-skin polyolefin insulationFlex-fatigue-resistant cellular polyolefin O2YS (Ø 1.55 mm)PNO 2.142 Type C
3Short-pitch Star-Quad + slip wrap4 cores laid in short-pitch Star-Quad around central strain-relief element + non-wovenPNO 2.142 Type C
4Static screen (Al/PET)Aluminium-laminated polyester tape with overlapping滑动 slip layerIEC 61156-6 SF/UTP
5Flex-optimized EMC braidTinned copper wire braid with drag-chain braid angle, optical coverage ≥ 85 %IEC 61156-6 SF/UTP
6Outer sheath (PUR TMPU)Halogen-free, low-adhesion, oil- and coolant-resistant polyurethane (RAL 6018 green)EN 50363-10-2 TMPU

PROFINET Type C Drag-Chain PUR

2×2×AWG22/19 FastConnect PUR cable rated for ≥ 5 million linear energy-chain cycles.

PROFINET Type C Robot Torsion PUR

2×2×AWG22/19 torsion-optimized shield & PTFE/fleece slip wrap for ±180°/m robotic dress packs.

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on IEC 61156-6 / PNO Guideline 2.142 (Type C). Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Characteristic impedance Z0
100 Ω ± 15 Ω (1 to 100 MHz)
Max. DC loop resistance @ 20 °C
≤ 120 Ω/km
Mutual capacitance @ 1 kHz
≈ 48 pF/m
Velocity of propagation (VoP)
≈ 67 % (0.67 c) · delay ≤ 510 ns/100m
Attenuation (1 / 10 / 100 MHz)
2.6 / 7.2 / 23.5 dB/100m
Operating / test voltage
300 V / 600 V UL AWM · 2.0 kV DC test

Thermal

Operating temp. (drag-chain)
-30 °C to +70 °C (+80 °C UL AWM)
Operating temp. (fixed)
-40 °C to +80 °C

Mechanical

Drag-chain endurance
≥ 5,000,000 bending cycles at 7.5 × D
Max. travel speed / acceleration
5 m/s (up to 10 m/s short stroke) · 10 m/s²
Torsional stress (Robot variant)
±180°/m over ≥ 3–5 million cycles

Resistance

Halogen-free & flame retardant
IEC 60754-1/2 · IEC 60332-1-2 · UL VW-1
Oil, ester & coolant resistance
EN 60811-404 · UL Oil Res I/II

Reference standards

Primary specification
IEC 61156-6 / PNO Guideline 2.142 Type C
UL / CSA recognition
UL AWM Style 21198 / 20233 (80 °C, 300/600 V)

Identification

Core colours (Star-Quad)
White, Yellow, Blue, Orange
Outer sheath colour
RAL 6018 Yellow-Green (or Black for robot

Sizes

4 standard configurations (PROFINET Type C)

Nominal dimensions, copper weights, impedance and transmission parameters for PROFINET Type C per IEC 61156-6 / PNO Guideline 2.142 (Type C).

Dimensions & weights
Order designationConfigurationConductor sizeOuter Ø ≈
mm		Copper
kg/km		Weight ≈
kg/km		Min. bend R
fixed mm		Enquiry
Standard PROFINET Type C configurations
PROFINET Type C Drag-Chain PUR 2×2×AWG22/192×2×AWG22/19 (Drag-Chain PUR)AWG 22/19 (0.35 mm²)6.5336032
PROFINET Type C Robot Torsion PUR 2×2×AWG22/192×2×AWG22/19 (Robot Torsion PUR)AWG 22/19 (0.35 mm²)6.5336132
PROFINET Type C Festoon PVC 2×2×AWG22/192×2×AWG22/19 (Festoon PVC)AWG 22/19 (0.35 mm²)6.5336432
PROFINET Type C Compact Drag-Chain 2×2×AWG26/192×2×AWG26/19 (Compact Patch)AWG 26/19 (0.14 mm²)5.0193625
  • Typical values for this cable type; dimensions and weights for your order are confirmed in the quotation.
  • Outer diameters and weights are nominal factory values subject to ±5 % manufacturing tolerance per IEC 61156-6 / PNO Guideline 2.142 (Type C).

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.

  1. ConductorClass 5 stranding
  2. Spark test100 % in-line
  3. Lay-upCores, earth, fillers
  4. SheathingInner, braid / screen, outer
  5. Electrical testsAC voltage, resistance
  6. DimensionsOD, wall thickness
  7. Inspection documents & dispatchDrum & dispatch
Testing & inspectionTest value / referenceFrequency
Routine tests
1–100 MHz Z0, NEXT & return lossIEC 61156-6 Cat5e & PNO Type C transmission limits100 % of reels
DC loop resistance & 2 kV dielectric≤ 120 Ω/km (AWG 22/19); 2.0 kV DC test100 % of reels
Sample tests
5-million-cycle drag-chain & torsion testNo conductor break or Z0 drift > 5 % after 5M cyclesPer production lot
Halogen-free, oil & UL VW-1 flameIEC 60754-1/2, EN 60811-404 & UL 1581 VW-1Type approval

Inspection certificate

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

Product approvals

IEC 61156-6PNO Guideline 2.142UL AWM 21198 / 20233

Company certificates

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

Marking & supply

Ordering & delivery

Sheath marking

TEBAOFLEX PROFINET TYPE C DRAG-CHAIN
Delivery form
Non-returnable plywood reels or export drums
Standard reel lengths
100 m · 305 m · 500 m · 1000 m
MOQ
100 m (stock variants) · 500 m (custom)
Lead time
2–3 weeks ex-works
Incoterms
EXW, FOB, CIF, DAP

Technical documents

Downloads

PDFPROFINET Type C Continuous-Flex Cable – technical datasheet4 sizes · construction, technical data, approvalsXLSXPROFINET Type C spec data (Excel)All 4 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation
Revision
2026-10-20
Updated
2026-10-20

FAQ

Questions engineers ask first

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What makes PROFINET Type C survive ≥ 5 million drag-chain cycles?
PROFINET Type C replaces 7-wire conductors with 19×0.15 mm extra-fine tinned copper strands (AWG 22/19), uses a short-pitch Star-Quad lay around a central elastic cushioning core, inserts a non-woven slip wrap beneath the SF/UTP shield to prevent braid friction, and finishes with an ether-based TMPU polyurethane jacket.
Can PROFINET Type C handle both linear drag chains and 6-axis robot torsion?
Yes. Standard PROFINET Type C is optimized for linear energy chains at 7.5×D bending radius, while our Robot Torsion Type C variant adjusts the copper braid weave angle and slip layer to withstand ±180°/m multi-axis twisting on robotic welding and assembly arms. Each production reel undergoes 100 % characteristic impedance verification, mutual capacitance and DC loop resistance testing, and dielectric spark/withstand inspection before dispatch with an EN 10204 3.1 certificate.
Does PROFINET Type C maintain the standard 6.5 mm FastConnect outer diameter?
Yes. The 2×2×AWG22/19 PROFINET Type C cable has a nominal 6.5 mm outer diameter and 1.55 mm insulated core diameter, making it directly compatible with all standard PROFINET FastConnect RJ45 and M12 D-coded field connectors. Each production reel undergoes 100 % characteristic impedance verification, mutual capacitance and DC loop resistance testing, and dielectric spark/withstand inspection before dispatch with an EN 10204 3.1 certificate.
What is the maximum segment length for PROFINET Type C?
With AWG 22/19 conductors (attenuation 23.5 dB/100m at 100 MHz), PROFINET Type C supports continuous-flex channels up to 75–85 m; for compact AWG 26/19 patch versions, the maximum channel length is 50–60 m. Each production reel undergoes 100 % characteristic impedance verification, mutual capacitance and DC loop resistance testing, and dielectric spark/withstand inspection before dispatch with an EN 10204 3.1 certificate.

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