Industrial network cables are widely compatible with various industrial automation equipment due to their stable transmission performance and anti-interference ability. Industrial Ethernet cable have replaced the complex wiring between many traditional devices and are becoming increasingly widely used.
The flexible Ethernet cable, with its three core advantages of ultra-flexibility, strong anti-interference, and resistance to harsh environments, is widely used in high-frequency motion and demanding industrial scenarios such as robotics, production lines, logistics, machine tools, and vision systems.
1. Industrial Ethernet cable is used for industrial robots and collaborative robots
● Used for robot body, joints, end effectors, transmitting control instructions, servo feedback, and visual data.
● Adapt to multi axis linkage, high-speed reciprocating, and frequent twisting, ensuring motion accuracy and real-time communication.
● Typical: Welding, handling, assembly, spraying, palletizing robots.
2. Ethernet industrial cable is used for automated production lines and assembly lines
● Connect PLC, servo drive, sensor, actuator HMI， Realize production line linkage control.
● The internal wiring of the drag chain is adapted to the reciprocating motion of the conveyor line, robotic arm, and transplanting mechanism.
● Typical: Automotive welding/assembly, 3C electronic assembly, food packaging, pharmaceutical automation.
3. Flexible Ethernet cable for intelligent warehousing and logistics automation
● AGV/AMR: The vehicle communicates with navigation, drive, and dispatch systems to adapt to frequent turning and movement.
● Stereoscopic warehouse: drag chains and mobile wiring for stacker cranes, shuttle cars, and conveyors.
● Sorting system: Real time data transmission of high-speed sorting robots and cross belt sorting machines.
4. PUR Ethernet cable is used for CNC machine tools and machining centers
● Connect CNC controller, servo motor, tool magazine, grating ruler, and tool setter.
● Resistant to cutting fluid, oil stains, and metal dust, suitable for high-speed movement of spindles, tool magazines, and workbenches.
● Typical: CNC lathes, milling machines, machining centers, laser cutting machines, grinding machines.
5.Cat6a Ethernet cable is used for machine vision and inspection systems
● Connect industrial cameras, image acquisition cards, and controllers to transmit high-definition images and detection signals.
● Adapt to visual inspection platforms, robot vision guidance, and dynamic routing of AOI equipment.
● Typical: 3C appearance inspection, automotive component size measurement, printed product defect detection.
According to the usage scenarios of flexible ethernet cable, different materials of flexible ethernet cable should be used. If there is oil pollution, cutting fluid, or extremely cold environments, it is recommended to use PUR Ethernet cable.
According to the transmission rate requirements, one can choose between Cat5e Ethernet cable or Cat6a Ethernet cable。
If flexible ethernet cable are used in drag chains, different levels of high flexibility cables should be selected based on factors such as the speed, bending radius, and travel of the drag chain.
