OFE SR High Performance Optical Fibre Reeling Cable with Integrated Steel Strength Member for Crane and Heavy Duty Material Handling Systems

Product Overview

The Optical Fibre Reeling Cable with Integrated Steel Strength Member is a heavy duty hybrid transmission cable designed for high speed reeling systems, cranes, hoisting equipment, and industrial material handling applications requiring reliable data transmission under extreme mechanical stress.

This cable enables data transmission without electromagnetic interference, making it ideal for environments where electromagnetic smog must be minimized while maintaining high bandwidth communication integrity over dynamic motion systems.

It combines optical fibre technology, high tensile steel reinforcement, and abrasion resistant rubber sheathing to ensure long service life in demanding industrial environments.

Applications

This optical fibre reeling cable is engineered for:

• High speed crane systems

• Automated material handling equipment

• Hoisting and lifting systems

• Port machinery and ship-to-shore cranes

• Mining and heavy industrial reeling operations

• Systems requiring EMI free data transmission

• Dynamic applications with extreme tensile stress

It is particularly suitable for environments requiring continuous movement, torsion, and frequent directional changes while maintaining stable optical signal transmission.

Cable Design Structure

1. Optical Fibre Core

• Fibre types:

  • 9/125 μm single mode

  • 50/125 μm multimode graded index

  • 62.5/125 μm multimode graded index

• Construction:

  • Optical fibres are laid in a jelly filled high performance thermoplastic tube

• Function:

  • Ensures stable optical signal transmission

  • Protects fibres against vibration and mechanical stress

2. Integrated Steel Strength Member

• Special coated steel rope reinforcement

• Provides:

  • High tensile strength support

  • Mechanical load bearing capability

  • Enhanced resistance to elongation during reeling operations

3. Reinforcement Layer

• High strength synthetic fibre braid

• Purpose:

  • Additional tensile load distribution

  • Improved mechanical stability under dynamic stress

4. Outer Sheath

• Material:

  • Rubber compound 5GM5 according to DIN VDE 0207 Part 21

• Properties:

  • Heavy duty abrasion resistant

  • Notch resistant

• Colour:

  • Orange for high visibility in industrial environments

Marking

Cable identification includes:

• RHEYCORD-OFE SR

• Number of fibres, fibre diameter

• Manufacturing reference and year

Fibre Identification Standard

• DIN VDE 0888 compliant fibre identification system

Standards Compliance

This cable is designed in accordance with:

• DIN VDE 0888

• DIN VDE 0168

Ensuring compliance with industrial optical fibre and mechanical cable requirements for heavy duty applications.

Mechanical Properties

• Torsional stress resistance: ≤120 °/m

• Mechanical testing includes:

  • Alternating and reversed bending tests

  • Roller bending performance tests

  • Torsional resistance evaluation

• Reeling speed capability:

  • Up to 240 m/min

  • Higher speeds available upon request

This mechanical design ensures stability in continuous motion systems with high acceleration and directional change frequency.

Chemical and Environmental Resistance

• Oil resistant construction

• Suitable for indoor and outdoor installations

• Resistant to:

  • Moisture

  • UV radiation

  • Ozone exposure

• Flame retardant performance:

  • IEC 60332-1 compliant

These properties ensure long-term reliability in harsh industrial and outdoor environments.

Optical and Thermal Performance

Temperature Range

• Fixed installation:

  • -40 °C to +80 °C

• Mobile operation:

  • -30 °C to +60 °C

The cable maintains optical and mechanical integrity across extreme temperature variations, supporting both static and dynamic installations.

Key Advantages

• EMI free optical data transmission

• High tensile steel reinforced structure

• Optimized for high speed reeling up to 240 m/min

• Excellent torsional resistance

• Oil, UV, ozone and moisture resistant

• Flame retardant safety performance

• Suitable for extreme dynamic mechanical loads

• Long service life in industrial environments

The Optical Fibre Reeling Cable with Integrated Steel Strength Member is a high performance industrial communication solution designed for extreme mechanical conditions. With its combination of optical fibre precision, steel reinforcement, and rugged rubber protection, it ensures reliable data transmission in cranes, material handling systems, and high speed reeling applications where both mechanical durability and signal integrity are critical.