IKS4142 Bosch Rexroth Indramat
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The Bosch Rexroth Indramat IKS4142 is an encoder cable from the IKS Encoder Cables series, featuring a total shield and 13 conductors. It has an orange PUR jacket, an outer diameter of 9.7 mm, and supports drag chain use with a bending cycle tolerance of 5 million. The cable is fitted with an M23 17-pin socket connector and has both shielded control pairs and supply wires.
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The Bosch Rexroth Indramat IKS4142 belongs to the IKS Encoder Cables series and, as an encoder cable with total shielding, serves as the motion-feedback link between high-resolution encoders and IndraDrive or Diax controllers. By combining power, signal, and auxiliary conductors under a common shield, the assembly ensures accurate position data transmission in gantries, robotics, and other applications that subject cabling to constant dynamic stress inside drag chains.
Inside the orange PUR jacket the cable houses 13 conductors, grouped to separate signal, supply, and control paths. Four supply cores of 1.0 mm² feed sensor electronics, while three shielded control pairs of 3 x 0.25 mm² allow drive builders to route brake-release or reference signals without extra harnesses. An overall diameter of 9.7 mm keeps bundle size compact so chain cavities remain uncluttered, while the tough PUR sheath resists oils and weld splatter. Mechanical service life is verified for 5 million bending cycles, making the IKS4142 suitable for high-duty linear axes that accelerate and reverse thousands of times per shift.
The molded plug at the motor end uses a keyed M23 17-pin socket (Pol P) which mates to standard Rexroth encoders without field wiring. Conductors tolerate a maximum temperature of +80 °C, supporting elevated cabinet or machine ambient levels before insulation ageing becomes a concern. During reciprocating motion the flexible section must respect a minimum bend radius of 7.5 × D; once installed in a fixed tray the limit relaxes to 5 × D, preserving shielding coverage and preventing conductor fatigue across long travel strokes.
Wake Industrial keeps the IKS4142 in stock and can arrange same-day shipping when schedules are tight. Quotations issued for this cable remain valid for 30 days to aid purchasing approvals. Customers may use the free chat tool to ask about type codes, pin assignments, or compatible drive families.
Frequently Asked Questions about IKS4142:
Q: What type of connector is used on the IKS4142 encoder cable?
A: The IKS4142 features an M23 17‑pin (socket), Pol P connector on end A.
Q: How many bending cycles can the IKS4142 cable endure in use?
A: This encoder cable is designed to withstand up to 5 million bending cycles, making it suitable for dynamic applications.
Q: What material is the outer jacket of the IKS4142 cable made from?
A: The IKS4142 is manufactured with a PUR (polyurethane) jacket for enhanced durability.
Q: Is the IKS4142 cable approved for drag chain applications in automation?
A: Drag chain use is permitted for the IKS4142, so it can be installed in cable carriers for moving machinery.
Q: How many conductors are present in the IKS4142 encoder cable?
A: The total conductor count in the IKS4142 cable is 13, supporting multiple signal and supply lines.
