Servo Cable & Encoder Cable & Cantap

Motion control applications generally require multi-cable solutions and not just a single cable. All power signals, feedback signals and communications signals travel together; if one signal path becomes unstable, all axis behavior can become erratic. The combination of these three types of cables together into one type of assembly, such as the Servo Cable, Encoder Cable, and Cantap Range, allows for maintaining a high level of quality and performance when it comes to accurately controlling motions while maintaining flexibility, as well as minimizing electrical noise.
We at Perfect Automation & Innovation supply these types of assemblies for machines that operate at high speeds with continuous operation.

Servo Cables can carry a motor current while flexing continually within drag chain applications. Encoder Cables provide clean signal transmission based on providing proper shielding and core configuration to ensure positional data is sent to the drive with no distortion. Cantap assemblies allow for quick and reliable electrical connections between moving equipment and the control panels reducing the time to install while preventing loose connections due to vibration.

Cable types, as well as the outer sheath materials selected, offer oil, abrasion and mechanical stress resistance that are common to automated production lines. Cable termination processes include precision pin matching of connectors to avoid potential communication faults at the commissioning stage. In addition, cable routing and lengths are planned based on machine travel to reduce cable loops and to maintain the signal response time.
All cable assemblies are tested for continuity, insulation resistance and shielding effectiveness before being provided to the end user.

They are used extensively in CNC machining, robotics, packaging and automated assembly systems, with stable motion control, repeatable positioning and uninterrupted feedback being important contributors to product quality and machine availability.