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Up to 240 meters per minute: Fiber optic cables for conveyor technology

09. September 2026, 17:26 Uhr
Drum operation or cable trolleys pose different requirements on moving cables. TKD Kabel offers two fiber optic product families with different bending radii for this purpose.
The fiber optic cables "Reeltect Fiber" and "Festoontec Fiber" from TKD Kabel's portfolio are designed for mechanically demanding applications. (Source: TKD Kabel GmbH)
The fiber optic cables "Reeltect Fiber" and "Festoontec Fiber" from TKD Kabel's portfolio are designed for mechanically demanding applications. (Source: TKD Kabel GmbH)
09.09.2026
Jan Kaulfuhs-Berger

Fiber Optic Cables for Dynamic Applications in Intralogistics

With increasing automation, the demands for data communication in conveying and material flow systems are also rising. For moving components, cables must not only transmit data but also withstand repeated bending movements and mechanical stresses. Depending on the plant design, cable reels or cable carriage systems are used for this purpose. TKD Kabel offers the fiber optic product families "Reeltec Fiber" and "Festoontec Fiber" for such dynamic applications.

Fiber Optics for Dynamic Conveyor Technology According to the provider, the cables are designed for optical data and signal transmission in permanently moved and bent lines. In intralogistics, they are particularly relevant for lifting equipment as well as transport and conveyor systems. The two product families primarily differ in terms of the intended type of cable routing.

Drumable Applications

"Reetec Fiber" is designed for drumable applications. According to TKD Kabel, the fiber optic cables allow optical data and signal transmission both in horizontal and vertical drum operation. The provider mentions hoisting equipment and transport systems as fields of application.

For fixed applications, the smallest bending radius is eight times the cable diameter. For moving applications, TKD Kabel specifies fifteen times the cable diameter. "Reeltec Fiber" can be operated at a speed of up to 120 meters per minute.

Applications with high bending frequencies

"Festoontec Fiber" is designed for applications with high bending frequencies. The product family enables optical data and signal transmission, among other things, when used on cable trolleys and in conveyor systems.

For fixed applications, the smallest bending radius is eight times the diameter of the cable. For moving applications, such as on cable trolleys, the manufacturer specifies ten times the diameter of the cable. The possible travel speed is up to 240 meters per minute.

Up to 1,000 Newton tensile load

According to TKD Cable, both fiber optic product families can withstand a tensile load of up to 1,000 Newtons. A polyurethane jacket is intended to make the cables suitable for harsh industrial environments and outdoor installations. The versions are halogen-free and resistant to ultraviolet radiation, ozone, and moisture.

Optionally, TKD Cable offers "Reeltec Fiber" and "Festoontec Fiber" preassembled. According to the company, the cables are prepared and delivered ready for connection through the "Connectivity" assembly service based on the respective application.

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