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YFFBSTP/GQ Flat Festoon Composite Cable
VDE-Engineered Flat Composite Cable for Cranes, Hoists, Elevators & Trolley Systems
Key Features
Dual Certification
Certified to both European CE and North American UL requirements for global crane and hoist installations.
Flat Festoon Design
Flat cable profile engineered for festoon systems and cable trolleys, ensuring stable, twist-free travel.
Power + Control + Signal Integration
Combines power, control, signal, network, fiber optic and video lines in one composite cable (configuration selectable).
High-Flex Copper Conductors
Multi-strand, fine, fold-resistant oxygen-free copper conductors to VDE-0295 / IEC 60228 Class 5 or 6.
Wide Temperature Range
Standard operation from -30°C to +80°C, with cold-weather variants down to -55°C available on request.
Flame Retardant to IEC 60332
Complies with IEC 60332-1 or -2 flame retardancy requirements for safe operation in industrial environments.
OEM & ODM Capabilities
Composite Line Combination
Select and combine power, control, signal, network (Ethernet), fiber optic and video lines per project requirement.
Optional Steel Wire Reinforcement
Galvanized steel wire rope reinforcement can be added for higher tensile strength, per customer requirement.
Core Count & Arrangement
In-line arrangement for up to 24 cores, plum-blossom (staggered) arrangement for 24+ cores, configurable to project needs.
Extended Temperature Range
Cold-resistant variants down to -55°C to +105°C available for extreme outdoor or cold-storage environments.
Sheath Color Options
Standard black or grey outer sheath, with custom colors available on request.
Certification Documentation
CE and UL test reports and compliance documentation provided to support project approval processes.
Technical Specifications
| Rated Voltage (≤1.5mm²) | 300/500 V |
|---|---|
| Rated Voltage (>1.5mm²) | 450/750 V |
| Test Voltage (≤1.5mm²) | 2500 V |
| Test Voltage (>1.5mm²) | 3000 V |
| Operating Temp. — Fixed Installation | -30°C to +80°C |
| Operating Temp. — Mobile Installation | -20°C to +80°C (customizable -55°C to +105°C) |
| Bending Radius — Fixed | 10 × D (cable diameter) |
| Bending Radius — Mobile | 12 × D (cable diameter) |
| Radiation Resistance | 8 × 10⁷ cJ/kg |
| Flame Retardancy | IEC 60332-1 or -2 |
| Certification | CE + UL |
|---|---|
| Temperature Range | -30°C ~ +80°C (std.) |
| Flame Retardant | IEC 60332-1 / -2 |
| Profile | Flat / Festoon |
| Layer | Material | Standard | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Conductor | Multi-strand, fine, fold-resistant oxygen-free copper | VDE-0295 Cl-5/6, IEC 60228/HD383 Cl-5/6 | Current-carrying, high flexibility | — |
| 2. Core Insulation | Special-purpose insulation compound, oil / hydrolysis / corrosion resistant | — | Electrical insulation | ⚠️ Source material stated inconsistently (PVC vs. rubber); described generically per confirmed handling |
| 3. Core Identification | Black cores with numeric marking | — | Core identification | Green/yellow ground core available on request |
| 4. Core Arrangement | In-line or plum-blossom (staggered) layout | — | Maintains flat profile geometry | In-line ≤24 cores; staggered >24 cores |
| 5. Reinforcement | Galvanized steel wire rope (optional) | — | Tensile strength for festoon/trolley travel | Added per customer requirement |
| 6. Inner Lining | Flexible non-woven fabric wrap | — | Cushioning around core bundle | — |
| 7. Outer Sheath | Oil-resistant, flame-retardant, weather-resistant compound elastomer | — | Mechanical, oil, UV & weather protection | Black or grey standard; custom colors available |
Construction & Configuration
Conductor
Multi-strand, fine, fold-resistant oxygen-free copper conductors to VDE-0295 / IEC 60228 Class 5 or 6.
Core Insulation
Special-purpose insulation, resistant to oil, hydrolysis and corrosion; black cores with numeric identification.
Core Arrangement
In-line arrangement for up to 24 cores, plum-blossom (staggered) arrangement for 24+ cores, maintaining a stable flat profile.
Reinforcement
Optional galvanized steel wire rope reinforcement, added per customer requirement for higher tensile strength.
Inner Lining
Flexible non-woven fabric wrap cushions the core bundle during flexing and travel.
Outer Sheath
Oil-resistant, flame-retardant, weather-resistant elastomer sheath in black or grey (custom colors available).
Standards & Test Documentation
VDE-0295 / IEC 60228
Conductors manufactured to VDE-0295 Class 5 or 6 and IEC 60228 / HD383 Class 5 or 6 for high-flex festoon duty.
VDE-Engineered, IEC 60332
Manufactured to German VDE standard, flame retardant to IEC 60332-1 or -2. Oil and chemical resistance available per supplier reference tables on request.
Dual CE + UL Certification
Certified to European CE and North American UL requirements, as stated by the manufacturer for this cable series.
Need a Custom Flat Festoon Composite Cable?
From power-only to fully integrated power+control+signal+network+fiber+video configurations, our engineering team can tailor the YFFBSTP/GQ series to your festoon or trolley system.