(N)GFLCGOEU-J Screened Rubber Flat Festoon Cable 300/500V High Flexibility Cable for Industrial Motion Systems

Product Overview

The (N)GFLCGOEU-J screened rubber flat festoon cable is a high-performance 300/500V flexible power and control cable designed for demanding dynamic applications. It is engineered for festoon systems, cable carriers, lifting equipment, machine tools, and e-chain installations where continuous bending and high mechanical stress occur in a single plane.

With a tinned copper braided screen offering >80% coverage, this cable provides excellent protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI), especially in environments where power cables and control systems run in close proximity.

Key Applications

This screened rubber flat cable is suitable for:

• Festoon systems and cable handling equipment

• Machine tools and automated production lines

• Lifting equipment and crane systems

• Cable carrier and energy chain (e-chain) systems

• Indoor and outdoor industrial environments

• Applications with high mechanical stress and repetitive bending

It is particularly effective in environments requiring reliable signal integrity and mechanical durability.

Construction Design

1. Conductor

• Flexible plain copper conductor

• ≤ 25 mm²: extra flexible stranded, Class 6

• ≥ 35 mm²: flexible stranded, Class 5

• Conforms to IEC 60228 / DIN VDE 0295

2. Insulation

• EPR (Ethylene Propylene Rubber) compound

• Type: 3GI3 according to DIN VDE 0207 Part 20

3. Screen

• Tinned copper braid

• Coverage: >80%

• Provides effective EMI protection

4. Outer Sheath

• Heavy-duty rubber compound

• Type: 5GM3 according to DIN VDE 0207 Part 21

• Colour: Black

Core Identification

According to DIN VDE 0293 Part 308 / HD 308 S2:

• 4 cores: green/yellow – brown – black – grey

• 5 cores: green/yellow – blue – brown – black – grey

• ≥ 5 cores: black with white printed numbers + green/yellow protective conductor

Standards Compliance

• DIN VDE 0250 Part 809

• IEC 60228

• DIN VDE 0295

• DIN VDE 0293 Part 308 / HD 308 S2

• IEC 60332 Part 1 (flame retardant)

Mechanical Properties

• Static tensile stress: 15 N/mm²

• Dynamic tensile stress: 30 N/mm²

• Designed for continuous flexing in one plane

• Bending radius: according to DIN VDE 0298

• Tested for repeated bending cycles

Chemical & Environmental Resistance

• Oil resistant

• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use

• UV resistant

• Ozone resistant

• Moisture resistant

• Flame-retardant (IEC 60332-1 compliant)

Electrical & Thermal Properties

• Rated voltage (Uo/U): 300/500 V

• Maximum AC operating voltage (Um): 500 V

• Maximum DC operating voltage (Vm): 750 V

• Test voltage: 2.0 kV AC (DIN VDE 0250 Part 809)

Temperature Range

• Conductor operating temperature: +90°C

• Short-circuit temperature: up to +250°C

• Fixed installation: −50°C to +80°C

• Mobile operation: −35°C to +80°C

Options & Customization

• Special cold-resistant rubber compound

• Integrated optical fibre element

• Custom configurations available upon request

Advantages

• Excellent flexibility for dynamic motion systems

• High resistance to mechanical stress and bending fatigue

• Superior EMI shielding with >80% tinned copper braid

• Robust rubber construction for harsh environments

• Suitable for continuous industrial operation

• Reliable performance in festoon and cable carrier systems

The (N)GFLCGOEU-J screened rubber flat festoon cable is a robust and highly flexible solution designed for modern industrial automation systems. Its combination of mechanical durability, EMI protection, and wide temperature tolerance makes it ideal for demanding environments such as cranes, machine tools, and energy chain systems where continuous motion and reliability are critical.