RKG0027 Bosch Rexroth Indramat
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Ask for AvailabilityThe Bosch Rexroth Indramat RKG0027 is part of the RKG Encoder Cables series and has connectors featuring an M23 12-Pin socket on one end and a D-Sub 15-Pin pin on the other. This cable offers 5 million bending cycles, supports use in drag chains, and operates within a temperature range of -20 to 80 degrees Celsius. It features a PUR orange jacket and supports a control wire voltage of 300 V.
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The RKG0027 encoder cable from Bosch Rexroth Indramat combines a durable PUR jacket with 5,000,000 rated bending cycles, making it ideal for use in drag chain applications. Its M23 12-pin socket to D-Sub 15-pin pin configuration ensures reliable signal transmission in demanding environments. This cable stands out for its robust flexibility and dependable performance in motion control systems.
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The RKG0027 encoder cable is manufactured by Bosch Rexroth Indramat as part of the RKG Encoder Cables series. It provides a feedback connection between a motor-mounted encoder and the drive controller, transferring incremental or absolute position signals along with electrical power for the sensing electronics. The cable is designed for moving axes that require repeated flexing in automated assembly cells, machining centers, material-handling robots, and similar industrial equipment. Its flexible construction allows the cable to follow machine motion while maintaining reliable communication between the encoder and controller.
At the motor end, the cable terminates in an M23 12-pin socket connector with crimped female contacts for vibration-resistant signal transfer. The controller end has a D-Sub 15-pin plug with male crimp contacts that match the standard Rexroth feedback interface. The conductors have an insulation rating of 300 V, providing electrical separation when the cable is routed in trays near power wiring. A PUR jacket surrounds the conductor bundle and provides resistance to abrasion, chemicals, and microbial degradation. Its orange RAL 2003 finish makes the cable easier to identify during maintenance without requiring the removal of unrelated wiring. Crimped contacts at both ends also provide secure electrical connections under the vibration and repeated movement commonly encountered in automated machinery.
The cable is rated for 5,000,000 bending cycles, supporting prolonged operation in applications with frequent axis movement. During dynamic operation, the minimum bend radius is 7.5 × D, which limits strain on the internal copper conductors as the cable travels through a drag chain. Stationary routing permits a minimum bend radius of 4 × D, allowing tighter loops where the cable remains fixed. The operating temperature range begins at -20 °C and extends to 80 °C, accommodating cold startups and the moderate heat found inside enclosed machinery. Storage is permitted at temperatures as low as -40 °C, helping prevent jacket damage while the cable is kept in an unheated facility. The cable is approved for drag-chain use, and a molded dynamic strain-relief ring behind each connector helps prevent conductor migration during rapid acceleration and deceleration.
