Product Description:

The IKG0172 motor power cable is produced by Bosch Rexroth Indramat as part of the IKG Motor Power Cables series for use inside automated machine tools, printing lines, and material-handling cells. It carries mains power and low-level control conductors between an Indramat drive controller and its matched motor, allowing coordinated torque and speed commands to reach the axis without signal loss. By using the same envelope dimensions and jacket materials used for this series, the cable can be routed through energy chains or fixed cable trays already present in a plant.

This model employs the AEH/RKS + INK0607 connector system, so both motor and cabinet ends terminate with keyed quick-lock plugs that resist vibration. The copper power cores are rated for a nominal voltage of 600/1000 V, while insulation strength is verified with a power-conductor test voltage of 4000 V. Paired signal wires are isolated separately and undergo a dielectric test of 500 V to confirm encoder-line integrity. During continuous motion, the jacket may flex to a minimum bend radius of 10 × cable OD; for stationary routing, the limit relaxes to 6 × OD. These mechanical limits help prevent conductor fatigue and shield deformation when the cable is installed in tight machine envelopes.

Thermal ratings set allowable ambient conditions. Under dynamic motion the cable can operate up to 60 °C, while for fixed installation the ceiling rises to 80 °C. At the other end of the scale, flexing remains possible down to −30 °C, and a static run will tolerate temperatures as low as −50 °C without embrittling the sheath. These four temperature limits support use in indoor machinery, refrigerated processing zones, and unconditioned factory spaces.