Encoder Feedback Cables for Motion Control

Accurate motion depends on accurate feedback, and that depends on a well screened cable carrying a clean signal. AP Technology supplies encoder feedback cables for motion control systems, available as cable on the drum or as a finished, tested assembly. They are used on servo motors, linear axes, machine tools and robotics. Options include cable styles compatible with common drive systems, and every finished assembly gets a visual inspection and an electrical test before dispatch. Getting cable right starts with how it will actually be used. Fixed installation, drag chain travel, continuous bending and torsion all ask different things of a conductor, screen and sheath. Sheath material then comes down to the surroundings, whether that means oil, UV, direct burial or a space where low smoke zero halogen material is preferred. The AP Technology team starts with the application and works back to the construction. Dynamic control and automation cable is designed for instrumentation, power and control duties where the cable has to flex and move throughout its operation.

The range includes a variety of conductor sizes, screening and jacketing options, and most styles are offered with UL and CSA approvals. Available manufacturing approvals through partners include UL and CSA, VDE, Desina and Lloyd's Register, depending on the cable selected. Interconnect problems rarely stop at one component. Because AP Technology supplies cable, connectors, glands and finished assemblies under one roof, it can look at the whole connection and not just one part of it. That is useful when a change to cable diameter affects the gland, or a different connector changes how the assembly should be built. Need a price or some technical advice on encoder feedback cables for motion control? Call 020 8848 3074 or email connect@aptechnology.biz with your application details and any part numbers you have.