I am trying to source a replacement data cable for an application currently causing us problems.
The application requires a multicore cable carrying signals from a trackball, volt free pushbuttons and a potentiometer into a control system. The current cable is a 'standard' PVC data cable, 20 core screened, approximately 9mm OD (I need to check if all 20 cores are required - I think a 14 core cable or less would be suitable).
The problem is that the controls are on the arm of a suspension mounted seat on a small boat operating in extreme conditions, so even with optimal routing there are locations where the cable will be frequently bent from 90 degrees to straight and back again, and a lot of potential points where chafing can occur.
I'm currently looking at Lapp Cables Olflex robotics range, but can anyone suggest alternatives that are:
Zero halogen Good minimum bend radius Very flexible with minimum risk of work hardening Good resistance to mechanical stress / chafing Small OD (I believe the current cable has 0.4mm cores, should be able to decrease to 0.22 mm cores)
Thanks
Chris