How do you test cables for drag chains and torsion?

Drag chain, torsion and bending tests, including under climatic conditions, are part of our mechanical testing; ageing and climate cycling tests serve long-term validation. Before series production, validation samples are built for testing in your specific application environment. Special tests are tailored individually to your requirements – for example for environments with heat, dirt, moisture and vibration.

How do you handle the transition from RJ45 to X-coded M12?

For the transition from the office area to the field level, we supply screened connection cables in various configurations – from M12 X-coded to RJ45, for Industrial Ethernet at up to 10 Gbit/s. These include halogen-free Cat.6A patch cables with high torsional and tensile strength. The configuration is based on your specifications.

Are there solutions for custom lengths and tight installation spaces?

Yes. We develop Industrial Ethernet, sensor and control cables to your specifications and in custom lengths. For special installation situations with little space, there are M12 connectors, straight or 90° angled – even choosing the connector with the optimum angle prevents damage to the cable.

Automation & Robotics

Reliable connections for industrial automation and moving systems.

Drag-chain-compatible and torsion-resistant cables that work reliably even under continuous stress.

TTL Network develops Industrial Ethernet, sensor and control cables for moving machines and robots – to your specifications and in custom lengths.

EMC protection and UL certification, depending on the product, support interference-free signal transmission.

Founded: 2001
Custom cable assemblies successfully realised: over 7,500
Well-known companies in industry & medical technology supported: over 1,500

Your requirements

Environment: Heat, dirt, moisture, vibration and shock
Field level: Transition from the control cabinet (IP20) to the shop floor (IP65).
Installation: Special installation situations with little space

Robustness and solutions

Robustness

StressTest method

Drag chain: Drag chain tests for moving applications
Torsion: Torsion and bending tests, including under climatic conditions
Environment: Ageing and climate cycling tests for long-term validation

Solution

Single cable: Assembled connection cable, also in custom lengths
Cable set: Customer-specific bundles
Cable harness: Made to your drawing
Assembly: Assembly of modules and integration of customer-supplied parts

Typical connections

Even choosing the connector with the optimum angle prevents damage to the cable.

Cables: Screened connection cables in various configurations
Network: Industrial Ethernet or bus systems
Connectors: Heavy-duty industrial connectors, Han type and ix industrial. Circular connectors M5, M8, M12, Size 15, M17, M23
Patch cables: Cat.6A patch cables with high torsional and tensile strength, PUR or TPE sheath, UL approvals
USB: USB-C with screw locking, USB Micro-B locking and suitable for drag chains
PCB: Wire-to-board cables with Hirose, JAE and JST connectors

Examples of custom cable assemblies

Cables as they are built for applications in this industry – each one to the customer’s specification.

DisplayPort
DisplayPort to two data connectors with ferrite
DisplayPort cable with ferrite that splits into two 6-pin pin header connectors.
- DisplayPort plug – 2× 6-pin pin header connector
- Optimum screening of cable and connector
- Board to wire
- Precision-made 24 AWG cable
USB
USB Type-C with locking to USB A for panel mounting
Extension for the device front where there is hardly any space behind the panel.
- USB Type-C plug – USB 3.0 A socket
- Panel-mount cable
- USB-C angled at 90° with side screw locking
- Optimum screening of cable and connector
Circular connectors
M16 circular connector socket to SCSI plug
Control cable in corrugated conduit, from a 14-pin device connector to an angled M16 socket.
- M16 circular connector socket angled at 90° – SCSI 14-pin (HPCN) plug
- Integrated corrugated conduit protection
- Precise signal transmission
- UL2464
Wire-to-board
Hirose DF13 to Hirose DF14 with earth connections
Crimp connection from Hirose DF13 to DF14, with ring terminals for earthing.
- Double-row Hirose DF13 crimp connector – single-row, ultra-low-profile Hirose DF14 crimp connector
- Firmly crimped ring terminals (earth lugs)
- Effective EMC protection
- Easy identification (multi-colour wiring)
USB
USB Micro-B with locking to USB A
Camera cable for moving axes, with screw locking on the Micro-B plug.
- USB 3.0 Micro-B plug – USB 3.0 A plug
- Robust connection for motion control
- Suitable for drag chains
- Optimum screening of cable and connector
Wire-to-board
Micro-coaxial connector to micro-coaxial connector
Cable with micro-coaxial connectors at 0.4 mm pitch for LVDS and eDP signals.
- Micro-coaxial connector – micro-coaxial connector, 0.4 mm pitch
- LVDS (Low-Voltage Differential Signaling)
- eDP (Embedded DisplayPort)
- Excellent signal integrity in high-speed transmission
- Protection against EMI/RFI

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Knowledge from this industry

Frequently asked questions

How do you test cables for drag chains and torsion?: Drag chain, torsion and bending tests, including under climatic conditions, are part of our mechanical testing; ageing and climate cycling tests serve long-term validation. Before series production, validation samples are built for testing in your specific application environment. Special tests are tailored individually to your requirements – for example for environments with heat, dirt, moisture and vibration.
How do you handle the transition from RJ45 to X-coded M12?: For the transition from the office area to the field level, we supply screened connection cables in various configurations – from M12 X-coded to RJ45, for Industrial Ethernet at up to 10 Gbit/s. These include halogen-free Cat.6A patch cables with high torsional and tensile strength. The configuration is based on your specifications.
Are there solutions for custom lengths and tight installation spaces?: Yes. We develop Industrial Ethernet, sensor and control cables to your specifications and in custom lengths. For special installation situations with little space, there are M12 connectors, straight or 90° angled – even choosing the connector with the optimum angle prevents damage to the cable.