Composite Trailing Cable Supplier

Product Overview

Composite Trailing Cables are specially designed flexible cables used for supplying power, control, and communication signals in mobile equipment such as reeling drums, festoon systems, cranes, conveyors, mining machinery, and heavy industrial applications. These cables combine multiple cores (power + control + data/optical fiber) into a single robust construction for efficient and reliable operation.

Applications

Reeling Drum Systems
Festoon Systems
EOT & Gantry Cranes
Mining Equipment
Underground & Open Cast Mines
Conveyor Systems
Port & Shipyard Equipment
Tunneling Machines

Standards

IS 9968 / IS 7098
IEC 60228 / IEC 60502
DIN VDE Standards
Custom-built as per client specification

Construction Details

Conductor

Material: Electrolytic Grade Annealed Bare Copper / Tinned Copper
Class: Class 5 / Class 6 (Extra Flexible)
Stranding: Fine stranded for superior flexibility

Insulation

Material: EPR / XLPE / PVC (as per requirement)
Properties: Heat resistant, moisture resistant, flame retardant
Colour Coding: As per IS / IEC standards

Core Configuration

Power Cores
Control Cores
Signal / Instrumentation Cores
Optional: Optical Fiber Elements

Inner Sheath

Material: PVC / Rubber (CSP / PCP)
Function: Provides bedding and mechanical protection

Reinforcement (Optional)

Textile Braiding / Kevlar
Steel Wire / Aramid Yarn
Central Strength Member (for high tensile applications)

Screening / Shielding (Optional)

Copper Tape / Copper Braid / Aluminium Mylar
For EMI / RFI protection

Outer Sheath

Material: Heavy Duty Rubber (CSP/CR) / PVC / PUR
Features:
- Abrasion Resistant
- Oil Resistant
- UV Resistant
- Flame Retardant
- Weather Proof

Special Features

High flexibility for continuous movement
Excellent tensile strength for reeling applications
Resistance to abrasion, impact, oil, grease, and chemicals
Anti-twist and anti-kinking design
Long service life in harsh environments
Customizable design (size, cores, voltage, shielding, etc.)

Customization Options

Core size & number as per requirement
Integrated fiber optic cores
Armouring options (steel / textile)
Sheath type based on environment (mining, marine, etc.)
Drum reeling or festoon application-specific design

Typical Marking

Manufacturer Name / Brand
Voltage Grade
Size & Core Configuration
Year of Manufacturing
Meter Marking

Composite Trailing Cable