KROSCHU Special Cables

The right cable as part of your system solution

Customer-orientated Together with our customers we develop cables that are directly tailored to special applications. Kroschu cables are especially characterised by a high level of performance capability, longlasting reliability and optimal processing properties. Experienced For more than a century, our company has developed, designed and produced special cables for diverse fields of application with experience and innovation. Our developments have repeatedly provided markets with important impetus. One example of this are ETIRO coiled cords, which have set new standards in many sectors. Likewise, coiled cords with fibre optics have become known under the brand name LIGHTIRO. Today, the companys main emphases of development and production lie in the fields of robotics, industrial automation, automotive, professional high-end audio and video cables and medical engineering. Development, design and production from one source The in-house material development makes it possible for us to utilise a wide range of costoptimised materials. Specifications such as halogen-, heavy-metal- and silicone-free as well as physiological harmlessness are reliably fulfilled. Due to sound expertise, experience and the close contact with our customers, we are able to specify, design and produce the respective optimal cable from a multitude of possible manufacturing methods and material combinations. Optimal cables for your application Our high level of competence in cable design ensures the implementation of all customer requirements in accordance with international standards.

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Antenna technology Exhaust gas measurement technology Fibre optical cables Flue gas density measurement POF Power screwdrivers Profibus Renewable energies Robot engineering Safety technology Sensor technology Servo Solar thermal energy Spiral cables Spiral cords Studio technology Teach-in panels Temperature sensors Test engineering Torsion-resistant cables Traffic technology Transverse-pressure tight cables UL Ultrasound sensors Under water Video WAN Weighing technology Welding robots Wind energy technology X-ray devices

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You will find full information on www.kroschu-cable.de

Production engineering
Automation On the one hand, automation is the energy transfer to motors, devices and tools. On the other hand, hybrid complex solutions that transfer energy, data as well as media to the consumer mean high technical requirements.

Control cables
Reliable and cost-effective energy supply by cables specified according to international approvals such as UL, cUL and CSA are required. Therefore, PVC sheathed cables are preferably employed. As a solution to the accurate and trouble-free transfer of data and sensor signals with highest frequencies and minimal amplitude, Kroschu supplies special cables with optimised high-frequency properties.

Halogen-free solutions for energy chains

Energy and data have to be transferred securely and trouble-free. The development of halogen-free cables for application in energy chains is one example of partnership with our customers. International approvals allow the worldwide employment of these designs.

Robotics
Energy is conducted throughout the entire robot and as far as the last moving axle. Often, cables are laid within the robot chassis. Hence, replacement would be very complicated and costly. Gliding properties and abrasion resistance of the employed cable play a major role. Of course, Kroschu guarantees 100 % reliability of its cables by using the latest materials such as fluorine components or halogen-free thermoplastic elastomers (TPE). Data must be transferred up to the tools, e.g. to power screwdrivers. The exact torque and the route are reported back. The arising flood of data requires maximal data security at high transfer frequencies. These properties are guaranteed in our cables by special twisting and screening techniques. Via teach-in panels the programming of robots is carried out. Our special cables withstand the rough environmental conditions prevailing in the industry. These cable designs are characterised by robust construction in combination with high data security, flexibility and optimised weight.

Industrial tools
Manual industrial tools and assembly systems do not only require flexibility and easy handling of the cable but also great resistance to mechanical and chemical stress.

Production engineering
Sensors and data transfer Sensors record data and states. The recorded data are collected and transferred via data cables.

Industrial sensors
They use various physical values for state and position detection. The rough industrial environment with often very high mechanical and chemical stress requires adapted cable designs. Due to its good resistance to cooling and lubricating materials, flame-resistant PUR is the preferred sheathing material.

Fieldbus and data applications

Currently, the most important cross-linking procedures for industrial applications are AS-Interface, Interbus, Profibus and DeviceNet each with particular requirements specifications. Kroschu cables reliably fulfil the electrical specifications up to high-frequency ranges, also under extreme environmental conditions and in permanent dynamic use. Adjusted screening models guarantee the necessary EMC tightness against disturbances.

Safety sensors
Inductive sensors for the monitoring state and position in critical areas require an absolutely constant performance capacity throughout the entire lifetime. They are employed in environments with a high concentration of solvents or for monitoring ventilation systems in the event of fire. Independent from thermal or chemical disturbing influences, the utilised materials must ensure the functioning of the cables.

Food and beverage

The regular contact with aggressive detergents and disinfectants poses a challenge to all materials. Kroschu cables resist this stress, such as e.g. temperature sensors for the quality control in the food production.

Hybrid cables
Optimised customer-specific cables combine all required elements from energy transfer and signal and data transfer to pneumatic and hydraulic hoses. Optimal lifetime at small dimensions is achieved by applicationtailored properties.

Environmentally friendly and renewable energies of the future

Wind power
Wind power stations increasingly ensure the environmentally friendly basic electrical supply. Halogen-free control and data cables make a crucial contribution to the safe and effective operation of these power stations. Wind turbines are adjusted to the current wind direction. The head rotates into one direction up to 10 times.

Control cables
Control cables are the veins and nerve fibres of the wind turbine. The safe transfer to the rotating head at great hanging lengths and torsional stress poses a challenge. Kroschu cables offer an optimal combination as they are halogen-free, flame-resistant and flexible. Of course, such plants are recyclable and environmentally friendly.

Sensor cables
Eyes and ears of the wind turbine are sensors. They record states and changes. The fields of application are extremely versatile. Optimal functionality is guaranteed by Kroschu cables exactly tailored to the specific task.

Solar
Within the next few years, the share of solar energy in the generation of power will considerably rise, also in Europe. In future, private single and multiple family houses will cover substantial parts of their energy demand by using solar panels. Likewise, signal systems, weather stations and much more will meet their energy demands via solar panels.

Only cross-linked insulation materials in Kroschu photovoltaic cables KROTHERM Solar

Why cross-linked insulation materials? The temperature limit of thermoplastic materials is their melting point. By cross-linking the materials, the shortterm operating temperature range is extended and the material does not melt in case of overheating. Peroxidically cross-linked special polyolefin is employed for core insulation and cable sheath in the KROTHERM Solar series. The advantage of this cross-linking is the realisation of a high degree of cross-linking with a very homogeneous matrix of molecular chains in a very reliable production process. This procedure avoids the melting of insulation materials on extreme overload in case of a short-circuit. This prevents the development of fires.

Medical engineering
Extremely high-quality conductor, insulation, shielding and sheathing materials are required for these sensitive applications. A certification of bio-compatibility according to DIN EN ISO 10993 is required for in-vitro applications. A prerequisite is the resistance to specific chemicals and disinfectants. We meet these demands and offer individual solutions to medical device and sensor technology.

Miniature cable
Miniaturised cables provide a trouble-free transfer of smallest signals (ECG, EEG, SPO2) with high flexibility and robustness. Conductor cross-sections from 0.02 mm2 and skin-compatible insulation materials which are sterilisable and autoclavable are utilised.

Cables for equipment technology

Kroschu solutions range from spiral cables for mobile devices to compact hybrid cables with high reversed bending and torsional strength for application in X-ray machines and ultrasound technology. The high demands set on electromagnetic compatibility are realised by optimised screening models. Different types of optical elements with mono-mode, multi-mode and polymer optical fibres (POF) are employed in special, sensitive and clinical areas (OR, intensive care).

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Audio/Video
Professional high-end audio and video cables Due to innovative concepts, we ensure a high performance capability of the passive transmission route in accordance with valid standards (AES/EBV, DMX and DVI). Optimal transmission properties are combined with specially designed screening variations to fulfil the maximum requirements of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Amongst other things, foam-skin insulation made of polyethylene or polypropylene as well as halogen-free sheathing materials are utilised.

Video cables
Customer specific designs are produced for analogue and digital transfer in standardised 75 Ohm technology with a high precision of impedance to avoid reflections. The variety ranges from single elements to complex hybrid cables.

Audio cables
We develop and produce drum reeling modulation cables for outside broadcasts as well as cables for studio and stage technology. The transfer parameters are adapted to the specific fields of application. Mainly symmetrically constructed, pairwise screened cables with an additional overall screen are used. Low-loss loudspeaker cables used in high-end applications fulfil highest requirements set on rendition quality. Of course, highly qualitative and flexible materials are employed. We are pleased to realise our customers expectations to specific optics with individual and exclusive details.

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Cost and quality The latest machine technology enables cost-effective production with continuous quality monitoring. Kromberg & Schubert Cable & Wire is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001, ISO TS 16 949 as well as DIN EN ISO 14001. We produce in an environmentally friendly and resource-saving manner by conviction, with success.

International customers Companies around the world from different sectors are among our regular customers. Tailored logistics concepts ensure the availability of Kroschu cables at the right time and at the right place. From mini to maxi Miniaturised designs for signal transmission with copper and fibre optics conductors as well as insulated cables for the transmission of larger currents are part of the product range. Copper conductors are processed in cross-sections from 0.02 mm2 to 120 mm2. For optical applications, we utilise optical fibres made of glass (monomode and multimode) and plastic (POF). With considerable material and technology expertise, Kroschu realises cables for temperatures ranging from 190 C to +260 C.

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Test engineering
Full control The consistent monitoring of all manufacturing steps and the precise measurements of mechanical and electrical data are prerequisites for the stable quality of the final product. A few examples of the in-house Kroschu tests: laboratory-technical determination of material-specific parameters exact measurement of electrical parameters from the DC range to 6 GHz automatic HF measuring station for data transmission elements up to 1.2 GHz automatic wall thickness measurement

Material tests
ensure the quality of the utilised material. Artificial ageing and chemical tests simulate strains during utilisation.

Thermal tests
enable the rapid determination of durability. Flame tests preclude that a danger emanates from the cable in the event of fire.

HF tests
ensure and document the EMC as well as transmission properties.

Dynamic tests
verify the suitability of cables for the planned utilisation in robots or in energy chains. Materials and cable concepts are optimised by comparative experiments.

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Resistance Raw materials

Continuous operating temperatures (20,000h)
Code1 Material according to DIN EN ISO 1043 and 18064
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Thermoplastics Y 2Y 02Y 4Y 5Y 51Y 52Y 6Y 7Y 9Y 09Y Polyvinyl chloride Polyethylene -40 -50 -40 -40 -190 -190 +200 +180 +135 -40 -40 +90 +80 +90 +70 +70 +70 +260 +260

Cell-PE Polyethylene, foamed PA PTFE PFA Polyamide Polytetrafluoroethylene, modified Perfluoroalkoxy copolymer

PFA-LT Tetrafluoroethylene/Perfluoromethylvinylether copolymer -100 FEP ETFE PP Tetrafluoroethylene/Hexafluoropropylene copolymer -100 Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene copolymer Polypropylene -80

Cell-PP Polypropylene, foamed

Thermoplastic elastomers 11Y 11Y 13Y 13Y 31Y 34Y 91Y TPU TPU TPE-E Polyurethane (PUR) Polyurethane (HT-PUR) Polyester elastomer -50 -40 -50 -40 -65 -40 -40 +90 +120 +90 +130 +90 +120 +90

TPC-ES Thermoplastic HT Copolyester TPS PPS TPV Styrene block copolymer Polyphenylene sulphide alloy Thermoplastic polyolefin elastomer

Cross-linked materials 2G 3G 35G 4G 5G 53G 41X

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Silicone rubber Ethylene propylene rubber Ethylene methylacrylate terpolymer

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EVM (EVA) Ethylene vinyl acetate CR PE-C Chloroprene rubber Polyethylene, chlorinated

VTPE-O KROTHERM Flex 10 PE-X Polyethylene, cross-linked

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Material properties according to ISO 6722

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Kromberg & Schubert GmbH Cable & Wire Wiegenkamp 21 46414 Rhede Germany Phone: 0049 - (0)2872 804 - 0 Fax: 0049 - (0)2872 804 - 190 E-mail: KSRH@kroschu.com www.Kroschu-Cable.de

represented corporate group Kromberg & Schubert. You will find further information on the internet at www.Kromberg-Schubert.com . In addition to the special cable product range presented here, we will also gladly inform you about our KROCAR line of automotive cables. Please request the corresponding brochure.

Technical details subject to change without notice. GB 0.5 09/10

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