Product Overview: TEBAOFLEX RP & RP-D 0.6/1 kV PUR Reeling Cable is a compact, halogen-free round drum cable family engineered for continuous standard-duty winding on spring-operated and motor-driven random or monospiral cable drums at horizontal speeds up to 80 m/min—combining short core lay lengths, anti-torsion inner bedding, and an abrasion-resistant yellow polyurethane outer jacket.
1. Application Scope: RP Power/Control vs. RP-D Hybrid Drum Builds
Thin-wall high-dielectric core insulation reduces overall cable diameter and drum flange weight compared with conventional rubber reeling cables:
- RP Series (Power & Multi-Core Control): 25 compact configurations from
7 × 1.5 mm²control reels up to3 × 185 + 3G 35 mm²crane and rail transfer car feeders. - RP-D Series (Screened Control & PROFINET Hybrid): Integrates EMC-screened control quads or
2 × (2xAWG22) PNPROFINET industrial Ethernet pairs alongside 0.6/1 kV power/control cores. - Target Equipment & Operating Limits: Spring and torque-motor cable drums, horizontal gantry travel, energy chains, and light-to-medium hoists in dry, damp, and outdoor industrial yards. Not intended for submerged water use.
Drum Cable Duty Comparison: For alternative standard-duty PUR drum builds, compare GMP 0.6/1kV PUR Reeling Cable. Where higher dynamic speeds or heavy crane spreader loads exceed standard RP duty, upgrade to GPM-RF Heavy-Duty PUR Reeling Cable, (N)SHTÖU-O/J Rubber Reeling Cable, or browse Port, Crane & Festoon Cables.
2. Cable Construction & Anti-Torsion Sheath Architecture
Short pitch core stranding and double-sheath polyurethane stabilization prevent corkscrewing under repeated winding cycles:
IEC 60228 (plus screened control quads or AWG 22 data pairs in RP-D variants).3. Electrical, Thermal & Reeling Kinematics
Verify continuous drum layer derating factors according to DIN VDE 0298 Part 4 when multiple cable layers remain wound on the reel:
| Technical Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Rated Voltage U0/U | 0.6/1 kV (600/1000 V) |
| Max. Permitted Operating Voltage | AC: 0.7/1.2 kV | DC: 0.9/1.8 kV |
| AC Test Voltage | Power cores: 3.5 kV | Control circuits: 2.5 kV |
| Ambient Temperature Range | Flexible reeling: -20°C to +70°C | Fixed installation: -30°C to +70°C |
| Conductor Temperature Limits | Max. continuous: +90°C | Short-circuit max.: +250°C |
| Max. Horizontal Travel Speed | Up to 80 m/min (ampacity per construction or VDE 0298-4) |
| Minimum Bending Radius & S-Bend | Continuous reeling: 8 × OD (6 × OD on request) | Fixed: 6 × OD | Direction change (S-bend): 20 × OD |
| Flame & Environmental Resistance | Halogen-free; flame retardant to IEC 60332-1; UV, ozone, humidity, and oil resistant (dry/humid/outdoor; not for water immersion) |
4. RP & RP-D Dimensions, Copper Index & Tensile Load Tables
Outer diameter tolerances, copper mass, total cable mass, and maximum permitted dynamic pulling load across all 25 RP and 4 RP-D standard builds:
4.1 RP Standard Power & Control Constructions (25 Sizes)
| Part SKU | Core Configuration (mm²) | Outer Diameter Min.–Max. (mm) | Copper Index (kg/km) | Cable Weight (kg/km) | Permitted Tensile Load (N) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TF-RP-7X1.5 | 7 × 1.5 | 11.5–13.2 | 105 | 245 | 158 |
TF-RP-12X1.5 | 12 × 1.5 | 16.5–18.5 | 180 | 337 | 270 |
TF-RP-18X1.5 | 18 × 1.5 | 16.5–18.6 | 270 | 525 | 405 |
TF-RP-24X1.5 | 24 × 1.5 | 21.0–21.5 | 360 | 660 | 540 |
TF-RP-36X1.5 | 36 × 1.5 | 27.0–29.5 | 540 | 950 | 810 |
TF-RP-4G2.5 | 4G 2.5 | 11.4–12.0 | 100 | 205 | 150 |
TF-RP-5G2.5 | 5G 2.5 | 12.4–13.0 | 122 | 260 | 188 |
TF-RP-7X2.5 | 7 × 2.5 | 12.5–14.8 | 176 | 320 | 263 |
TF-RP-12X2.5 | 12 × 2.5 | 18.5–20.5 | 332 | 530 | 450 |
TF-RP-18X2.5 | 18 × 2.5 | 19.0–21.5 | 454 | 725 | 675 |
TF-RP-24X2.5 | 24 × 2.5 | 22.5–24.9 | 656 | 990 | 900 |
TF-RP-36X2.5 | 36 × 2.5 | 25.5–28.3 | 900 | 1,410 | 1,350 |
TF-RP-4G4 | 4G 4 | 11.3–12.8 | 160 | 270 | 240 |
TF-RP-4G6 | 4G 6 | 14.7–16.9 | 240 | 405 | 360 |
TF-RP-4G10 | 4G 10 | 16.8–19.8 | 400 | 630 | 600 |
TF-RP-4G16 | 4G 16 | 20.0–23.8 | 640 | 935 | 960 |
TF-RP-4G25 | 4G 25 | 26.0–27.9 | 1,000 | 1,483 | 1,500 |
TF-RP-3X25 | 3 × 25 + 3G 6 | 23.5–25.5 | 893 | 1,240 | 1,125 |
TF-RP-3X35 | 3 × 35 + 3G 6 | 27.0–29.5 | 1,181 | 1,640 | 1,575 |
TF-RP-3X50 | 3 × 50 + 3G 10 | 30.0–32.5 | 1,728 | 2,240 | 2,250 |
TF-RP-3X70 | 3 × 70 + 3G 16 | 35.0–37.5 | 2,477 | 3,100 | 3,150 |
TF-RP-3X95 | 3 × 95 + 3G 16 | 39.0–42.0 | 3,197 | 3,890 | 4,275 |
TF-RP-3X120 | 3 × 120 + 3G 25 | 44.0–47.0 | 4,176 | 5,080 | 5,400 |
TF-RP-3X150 | 3 × 150 + 3G 25 | 49.0–53.0 | 5,040 | 6,160 | 6,750 |
TF-RP-3X185 | 3 × 185 + 3G 35 | 54.5–59.0 | 6,048 | 7,680 | 8,325 |
4.2 RP-D Screened Control & PROFINET Hybrid Constructions (4 Sizes)
| Part SKU | Hybrid Core Configuration | Outer Diameter Min.–Max. (mm) | Copper Index (kg/km) | Cable Weight (kg/km) | Permitted Tensile Load (N) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TF-RPD-26G2.5-1.5C | 26G 2.5 + (4 × 1.5)C | 24.5–27.0 | 683 | 933 | 975 |
TF-RPD-26G2.5-2.5C | 26G 2.5 + (4 × 2.5)C | 24.5–27.0 | 720 | 1,012 | 1,270 |
TF-RPD-26G2.5-PN | 26G 2.5 + 2 × (2xAWG22) PN | 24.5–27.0 | 663 | 1,060 | 975 |
TF-RPD-4G25-8X2.5 | 4G 25 + 2 × 4 × 2.5 | 31.0–33.0 | 1,152 | 1,590 | 1,500 |
5. Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between RP and RP-D reeling cables?
RP covers compact 0.6/1 kV power and multi-core control drum cables, while RP-D incorporates EMC-screened control quads or industrial Ethernet pairs (such as 2 × (2xAWG22) PN PROFINET) within one reeling jacket.
What drum types and horizontal speeds are supported?
Both series operate on spring-operated and motor-driven random-winding or monospiral cable drums at horizontal travel speeds up to 80 m/min, plus energy chains and light-to-medium hoists.
Can RP / RP-D be installed in submerged water tanks?
No—while resistant to outdoor rain, humidity, UV, ozone, and oil, RP / RP-D is engineered for dry, damp, and outdoor industrial yards and is not rated for water immersion.
What drum core diameter and guide roller spacing should we design for?
Maintain a minimum drum barrel and sheave bending radius of 8 × OD for continuous reeling (6 × OD fixed) and at least 20 × OD straight run between counter-bending S-pulleys.
Why feature symmetrical 3+3 split earths on sizes from 25 mm² to 185 mm²?
Splitting protective earth into three interstitial 3G conductors (e.g., 3 × 95 + 3G 16) keeps the cable cross-section balanced and circular on monospiral drums while lowering VFD loop impedance.
What drum parameters should I send for an RP / RP-D quotation?
Provide core schedule (power, control, screened/PROFINET), drum barrel diameter, winding type (spring/motor, random/monospiral), travel length, speed (m/min), ambient temperature, and cut drum lengths.
Request RP / RP-D 0.6/1kV PUR Reeling Cable Drawing & Quote
Share your cable drum layout, travel speed, and power/control/PROFINET core schedule. TEBAOFLEX will verify tensile load, OD tolerance, and factory lead time.
