TEBAOFLEX Heavy-Duty PCP Reeling Cable (0.6/1 kV) is a round low-voltage flexible rubber reeling cable engineered for high-speed motorized cable reels subjected to simultaneous axial tension, reversing bends, and torsional stress. Combining short-pitch Class 5 bare electrolytic copper conductors stranded around a central plastic reinforcement, EPR rubber insulation, a black polychloroprene (PCP) inner sheath, an embedded anti-torsion support braid, and a wear-resistant yellow PCP outer sheath, it supports tensile loads up to 30 N/mm² and horizontal reeling speeds up to 240 m/min.
1. Application Scope & Low-Voltage Reeling Cable Comparison
Continuous motorized winding and unwinding on container terminals, steelworks, and automated stockyards quickly destroys unreinforced rubber cables. Heavy-Duty PCP Reeling Cable maintains axial stability across demanding industrial duty cycles:
- Port Cranes & Container Handling: Motorized gantry, trolley, and vertical spreader/grab reels on RMG, RTG, STS, and harbor mobile cranes.
- Heavy Transfer Cars & Automated Material Handling: High-acceleration rail transfer bogies, ladle cars, timber/steel yard stackers, and automated storage systems.
- Vertical & Horizontal High-Speed Reels: Indoor and outdoor reeling drums operating up to
240 m/minhorizontally or120 m/minvertically (plus reviewed temporary wet/submerged duty).
| TEBAOFLEX 0.6/1 kV Reel / Crane Series | Sheath & Braid System | Max. Tensile / Speed | Best-Fit Crane & Reel Duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy-Duty Yellow PCP Reel (This Page) | Double PCP + Anti-torsion Braid (Yellow) | 30 N/mm² | 240 m/min | High-speed motorized crane reels, outdoor UV/heat & heavy pull |
| PUR-HF Crane Festoon & Motion Cable | Halogen-Free PUR Jacket | 15–20 N/mm² | 240 m/min | High-speed port crane festoon trolleys & halogen-free loops |
| PVC Spring-Reel Cable | Double PVC + Support Braid | 20 N/mm² | 60 m/min | Indoor / sheltered spring-operated power & control reels |
| TRM-J 0.69/1.15 kV Trailing Cable | Heavy Rubber Double Sheath | 15 N/mm² Trailing | Mining/tunnel trailing & non-reeling heavy mobile feeders |
2. Robust Double-PCP & Anti-Torsion Construction
Adapted to DIN VDE 0250 heavy reeling design principles (comparable to NSHTÖU-J motorized-reel architecture), each physical layer works together to eliminate corkscrewing under multi-layer drum tension:
90°C continuous conductor rating and 250°C short-circuit thermal withstand.30 N/mm² without core elongation.3. Electrical, Thermal & Mechanical Reeling Parameters
Confirmed engineering limits for motorized crane reels, diversion sheaves, and S-curve roller guides:
| Parameter | Confirmed Engineering Value |
|---|---|
| Rated Voltage (U0/U) | 0.6/1 kV AC |
| Conductor Temperature Limits | +90°C maximum normal service; +250°C maximum short-circuit condition |
| Ambient Temperature Range | Dynamic flexing / reeling: -35°C to +80°C | Fixed installation: -50°C to +80°C |
| Maximum Reeling Travel Speed | Up to 240 m/min horizontal reeling | Up to 120 m/min vertical reeling |
| Tensile Load-Bearing Capacity | Up to 30 N/mm² of total copper conductor cross-section |
| Minimum Bending Radius on Reel | 6 × cable outer diameter (OD) on drum barrel |
| Min. Bend Over Diversion Rollers | 7.5 × cable outer diameter (OD) |
| Minimum S-Curve Roller Distance | 20 × cable outer diameter (OD) between opposing directional bends |
| Flame & Environmental Resistance | Low flammability per IEC 60332-1; oil-, ozone-, UV-, and humidity-resistant PCP compound |
Motorized Drum & Roller Alignment Checklist: Keep deflection-sheave groove widths at least 10–15% wider than the maximum cable OD, verify minimum 20 × OD straight spacing through S-bends, and apply multi-layer drum derating factors (DIN VDE 0298-4) when sizing phase conductors for continuous crane duty. Explore all port, crane & festoon cables.
4. 0.6/1 kV Power & Multi-Core Control Reeling Schedule
Representative 4-core/5-core crane power feeders and multi-core control reeling constructions are listed below. Hybrid power + control + fiber-optic PCP reeling cables are custom-built to project specification:
| Part Code | Cores × Cross-Section (mm²) | Nominal OD (mm) | Min. Reel Bend 6×OD (mm) | Max. Pull 30 N/mm² (kN) | Copper Index (kg/km) | Approx. Weight (kg/km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PCP-REEL-HD-4G2.5 | 4 G 2.5 | 14.2 | 86 | 0.30 | 96 | 275 |
PCP-REEL-HD-4G4 | 4 G 4 | 16.0 | 96 | 0.48 | 154 | 365 |
PCP-REEL-HD-4G6 | 4 G 6 | 17.8 | 107 | 0.72 | 230 | 475 |
PCP-REEL-HD-4G10 | 4 G 10 | 21.2 | 128 | 1.20 | 384 | 720 |
PCP-REEL-HD-4G16 | 4 G 16 | 24.4 | 147 | 1.92 | 614 | 1,015 |
PCP-REEL-HD-4G25 | 4 G 25 | 28.8 | 173 | 3.00 | 960 | 1,490 |
PCP-REEL-HD-4G35 | 4 G 35 | 32.2 | 194 | 4.20 | 1,344 | 1,945 |
PCP-REEL-HD-4G50 | 4 G 50 | 37.4 | 225 | 6.00 | 1,920 | 2,680 |
PCP-REEL-HD-4G70 | 4 G 70 | 42.0 | 252 | 8.40 | 2,688 | 3,590 |
PCP-REEL-HD-4G95 | 4 G 95 | 47.6 | 286 | 11.40 | 3,648 | 4,740 |
PCP-REEL-HD-4G120 | 4 G 120 | 52.0 | 312 | 14.40 | 4,608 | 5,820 |
PCP-REEL-HD-5G6 | 5 G 6 | 19.4 | 117 | 0.90 | 288 | 575 |
PCP-REEL-HD-5G16 | 5 G 16 | 26.8 | 161 | 2.40 | 768 | 1,240 |
PCP-REEL-HD-12G1.5 | 12 G 1.5 | 18.8 | 113 | 0.54 | 173 | 485 |
PCP-REEL-HD-18G2.5 | 18 G 2.5 | 24.6 | 148 | 1.35 | 432 | 895 |
PCP-REEL-HD-24G2.5 | 24 G 2.5 | 28.2 | 170 | 1.80 | 576 | 1,160 |
5. Frequently Asked Engineering Questions
How does this 30 N/mm² Heavy-Duty PCP Reeling Cable differ from a standard NSSHÖU trailing cable?
Standard heavy-duty mining trailing cables are typically rated for 15 N/mm² static/moderate tension without an anti-torsion braid and corkscrew rapidly on high-speed motorized drums. TEBAOFLEX Heavy-Duty PCP Reeling Cable combines short-pitch core lay around a central plastic reinforcement with a vulcanized two-layer PCP sheath and embedded anti-torsion support braid, boosting permissible tensile load to 30 N/mm² and horizontal reeling speed up to 240 m/min.
When should I choose a Yellow PCP reeling sheath versus a PUR reeling sheath?
Wear-resistant Polychloroprene (PCP) excels in outdoor container ports, steel mills, shipyards, and bulk terminals where radiant heat (+80°C ambient / +90°C conductor), hot metal splash, ozone, UV, seawater mist, and IEC 60332-1 flame retardancy are critical—whereas thermoplastic PUR softens earlier under high continuous radiant heat. High-visibility yellow also prevents crane-slot and vehicle run-over accidents.
What minimum bending radii apply on the motorized drum, diversion sheaves, and S-curve guides?
Specify a minimum drum barrel bending radius of 6 × OD, at least 7.5 × OD over deflection or guide rollers, and a minimum straight-line stabilization distance of 20 × OD between two opposing bends in S-type roller arrangements.
Can this cable handle vertical spreader or hoist reeling as well as horizontal gantry travel?
Yes. The central plastic reinforcement and anti-torsion braid support horizontal motorized reeling up to 240 m/min and vertical motorized reeling (such as telescopic crane spreaders, grab buckets, and shaft hoists) up to 120 m/min when suspended weight and acceleration stay within the 30 N/mm² tensile limit.
Are hybrid power + control + fiber-optic PCP reeling configurations available?
Yes. In addition to standard 4G / 5G low-voltage power cores and 12G–36G multi-core control reels, TEBAOFLEX engineers custom hybrid 0.6/1 kV PCP reeling cables incorporating screened data pairs or single-mode/multi-mode optical fibers for automated stacking cranes.
What crane reel parameters should I submit for technical verification and pricing?
Provide your conductor count and cross-section (e.g., 4G35, 5G16, or 18G2.5), horizontal or vertical travel direction, travel speed and acceleration, payout length, inner drum barrel diameter, ambient temperature, and required cut lengths.
Size Your 0.6/1 kV Motorized Crane Reel Cable
Send your core configuration, reel barrel diameter, horizontal/vertical travel speed, tensile load, and drum lengths. Our crane cable engineers return a complete datasheet and export quotation within 24 hours.
