Electromobility is a central component of a sustainable and resource-conserving way of life and is increasingly shaping our future. With this in mind, SAB Bröckskes develops customized cable and wiring solutions that meet the specific requirements of electromobility.

One example of this is the highly flexible DC charging cable, which impresses with its particular flexibility and durability. It is ideal for applications that require a high mechanical load capacity and mobility. The cable's robust sheath provides reliable protection against abrasion, oil and chemicals, ensuring reliable power transmission even under demanding conditions. For applications in which the cable is regularly wound and unwound, SAB Bröckskes offers a reeling DC charging cable. This cable is characterized by its reeling capability and is therefore ideal for automated charging systems. An integrated strain relief with a tensile strength of up to 4000 N ensures effective strain relief, which guarantees the durability and reliability of the cable even under high mechanical stress.

SAB Bröckskes attaches great importance to developing individual special solutions that are precisely tailored to the customer's specific requirements. Whether highly flexible, reelable or suitable for drag chains - SAB is able to meet a wide range of requirements and thus makes an important contribution to the further development of electromobility.

By combining innovative strength and technical expertise, SAB Bröckskes offers high-quality cable and wire solutions that meet the high demands of electromobility and make a sustainable contribution to the mobility of the future.

As a manufacturer with over 75 years of experience in the development and production of highly flexible cables and wires, we offer a comprehensive portfolio for automation and drive technology. Our cables are specially designed for demanding industrial motion sequences - from permanently flexible drag chain applications and torsion-resistant robotics systems to highly dynamic travel distances of more than 20 metres.

Our products meet a wide range of technical requirements: they impress with their highly alternating bending strength, reliable torsion resistance, precise signal transmission and oil, chemical and abrasion-resistant PUR sheath materials. This makes our cables ideal for modern machines, plant automation and robotics, where continuous mechanical stress and maximum operational reliability are crucial.

Robotic cables and torsion cables are especially developed for the high mechanical stress in the robotic industry. Robotic cables have to withstand millions of alternating bending cycles as well as tensile and torsional stress. In addition to that, there exist the most different requirements according to temperature, oil and chemical resistance. In order to be able to fulfil these high requirements, our robot cables are tested in our own testing systems with regard to performance and resistances.

We at SAB BRÖCKSKES develop robotic & torsion cables for your special application. In the following overview we would like to give you a overview of different construction types of highly flexible robot cables that are often used in robotic applications.

Railway cables play a major role in meeting the challenges facing the railway industry. Whether it is the power supply on board or in the rail base, various control functions, data transmission or complete cable networks - cables and wires with the highest requirements are needed for all areas.

In addition to being halogen-free, the railway cables used must be flame-retardant and self-extinguishing and must not contribute to the spread of fire. We combine all these requirements with our registered brand name SABIX®.

SABIX® Rail cables fulfil the highest safety standards in accordance with EN 45545-2 and are ideally suited for use in rail vehicles.

However, if you are unable to find a suitable cable for your application, we will be happy to design the desired cable according to your individual requirements.

The lighting and lamp industry in particular requires cables and wires that can withstand high and highly fluctuating ambient temperatures of up to +180°C (briefly up to +250°C). SAB Bröckskes has developed a wide range of silicone-insulated cables and stranded wires especially for these requirements, which have already proven themselves in use.

SAB lamp cables are used in particular for the internal wiring of lights and devices as well as for the wiring of switchgear and distributors, with low mechanical stress.

Wind energy is booming - new wind power plants are erected wherever high and constant wind speeds are prevailing. In order to guarantee a smooth operation, special cables for the most different applications are needed. SAB BRÖCKSKES has developed different cables for different applications in wind energy plants as for example

POF-fibre optics and hybrid cables for data transmission

For an EMC-safe signal transmission in switchboards of wind energy plants. Copper cables are used for the transmission of temperature signals to control the operating temperature with the help of resistance thermometers.

In the industry intelligent image processing systems are very important. They are the key to more efficiency, precision and productivity with the installation and treatment by robots for the most different applications. Whether for the identification of parts and components, for visual inspection, welded seam control or for the collection of bar codes or type tests; wherever a quick and reliable collection and transmission of data from the camera to the industrial PC are absolutely important.

Our highly flexible USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 cables are especially developed for this application. It guarantees excellent transmission characteristics as it is demanded for intelligent image processing under extreme industrial application conditions.

The requirements for marine cables in shipbuilding are growing due to the increasing demand for low weight and high efficiency. Ship cables have to be installed in narrow spaces demanding highest cable flexibility. Furthermore, marine cables often have to be halogen free, flame retardant and self-extinguishing.

Ship cables are not allowed to enhance flame propagation. Additionally maritime wires should have a low own weight and besides correspond to different international approvals. Those special requirements of ship building technique can´t be fulfilled by standard products and thus require custom-made solutions for ship builder.

SAB Bröckskes offers highly flexible and durable cables for lifting technology, specifically designed for maximum mechanical stress and demanding industrial applications. Our cables are used in a wide range of sectors, including mining technology, stage and theater technology, mobile cranes, elevators and hoists, container bridges, and gantry cranes.

The product range includes drag chain cables, drum-capable cables, and cables for crane and lifting technology, all engineered for flexible movement, high tensile strength, and safe operation under extreme conditions. Whether for use in cable trolleys, drum applications, or as supply lines for lifting devices, our solutions are reliable, robust, and customizable to meet the specific requirements of your lifting applications.

Our cleanroom cables are specially designed for use in controlled industrial environments, meeting the highest standards for cleanliness, hygiene, and low particle emission. The halogen-free, chemical-resistant cables are suitable for power and data transmission as well as control and signal applications in cleanrooms for the pharmaceutical, food, and semiconductor industries, in display manufacturing, and in bio- and medical technology. They comply with DIN EN ISO 14644-1 and meet the requirements of VDI 2083 Part 8 for cleanroom suitability of equipment. 

All SAB cleanroom cables are tested by the Fraunhofer Institute and can be provided with the „Tested Device Certificate“, ensuring maximum quality and reliability. For different requirements, we offer specialized cables: Industrial Ethernet cables for reliable network connections, flexible cleanroom cables for moving applications, and torsion-capable cables for cleanroom robots. Whether as control cables, single-core wires, or customized assemblies, our cleanroom cables provide robust, hygienic, and standards-compliant wiring solutions for sensitive production areas.

Fire protection cables from the SABIX® Ultra product range combine important characteristics such as fire protection, halogen-free, flexibility and oil resistance. SABIX® Ultra cables and wires can be used in flexible applications and have the highest fire protection properties in accordance with IEC 60332-3 Cat. C or D or the French standard NF C 32-070 C1.

The cables are used, for example, as festoon cables for polar cranes in nuclear power plants. Other areas of application are in railway technology as sensor cables or as flexible control cables on access doors.

Thanks to its excellent resistance to oil and fuel, it is also recommended for use in industrial environments. SABIX® Ultra cables are even suitable for drag chain applications with moderate mechanical loads.

Heat-resistant cables and temperature-resistant wires are used wherever conventional cables quickly reach their limits due to thermal stress. Typical applications include the steel industry, plastics processing, furnace and plant engineering, refrigeration, heating and air conditioning technology, as well as lighting and sauna applications.

SAB develops and manufactures high-temperature cables for continuous operating temperatures of up to +400°C. In addition to temperature resistance, factors such as mechanical stress, chemical resistance, flexibility and service life play a crucial role.

Sensor cables are used in almost all areas of industry - wherever electronic measurement, testing, control and automation are involved. Sensors and measuring technique are closely connected with each other and in many fields you can’t do without.

The application range of sensor technology is far reaching from the collection of factors in process technology via the analysis of product characteristics in the manufacturing industry as well as in the automated production to the control of products.

Herewith, the exact measurement of physical values like pressure, temperature, humidity, filling level, positioning, vibration, flow rate, power, turning moment, speed, ultrasound, infrared, composition and concentration of gases and liquids as well as the adherence of measuring tolerances and production control are of greatest importance.

With more than 75 years of experience in cable manufacturing as well as in temperature measurement SAB is a competent partner for the development and production of high quality sensor cables.

Today production industries can't do without steel materials. Used for multi-storey buildings, bridges or cars, products made from steel are highly responsible for stability and flexibility of such constructions.

Special cables are used for the various production steps in smelting works and rolling mills to optimise power supply and data transmission. Cable chain cables drive conveyor belts for iron ore, coal and waste products. At the blast furnaces and between the different rolls, special temperature resistant cables are indispensable.

An accurate and reliable temperature measurement is equally essential during the complete production process. The different thermocouples mounted at the various points of the casting implements transfer the measuring data via specially harnessed cables to a control station that monitors the production process.

SAB Bröckskes offers various cables and wires as well as temperature sensors especially for the waste disposal industry. Whether equalising and thermo cables for exhaust gas heat exchangers or high-temperature systems, festoon cables for conveyor belts or waste incineration plants, reeling cables for crane applications or silicone cables for use in sorting systems - at SAB, you are guaranteed to find the right cable for your application.

Our special cables are complemented by thermocouples, connectors or temperature probes for use in waste incineration or composting plants.

Medical cables - SAB Bröckskes offers numerous cables and wires especially for medical technology. Whether robot, cleanroom, control or silicone cables, at SAB you will find the right cable for every sensitive and demanding area of medical technology. Our medical cables are complemented by sheathed thermocouples, connectors or temperature probes for use under the most demanding conditions.   

Whether in the operating theatre, in the laboratory or in information technology - we find the right solution for every environment. 

At airports, reliability and safety are of paramount importance. Therefore, FEGP (Fixed Electrical Ground Power) cables, used for ground power supply (GPU) or Ground Support Equipment (GSE), must be weatherproof, oil-resistant, and abrasion-resistant to withstand environmental influences. Additionally, changes in runway planning sometimes require maximum flexibility. SAB Bröckskes meets all these requirements with its range of 400 Hz / 28 V DC cables. Our GPU and GSE cables are suitable for fixed installation, flexible applications, and reel-wound use in ground power supply.

Cable assemblies for your requirements
On request, we can also offer these cables as plug-and-play solutions, pre-assembled with 400 Hz / 28 V DC connectors from various manufacturers. Options include P400, PD400, PDS400, and P28 connectors from LPA Connection Systems as well as PJS400 connection sleeves. Before assembly, we coordinate closely with our customers to ensure the optimal solution for Ground Power Units, frequency converters, or other applications.

The optical 3D measurement technique offers a lot of advantages as for example a contactless and quick measurement and replaces more and more the classic and mechanical measuring methods. Moreover, the tactile measuring technique not only takes a lot of time but also bears a high source of error. The optical and contactless measurement processes are 10 to 1000 times quicker and the error rate is comparatively low.

The demands on the measuring devices and the corresponding accessories are respectively high. SAB Bröckskes accepts this challenge and offers a highly flexible CATLine cable range for a combined power supply that is suitable for highly dynamic movements in 3D scanners and measurement devices. The Ethernet and hybrid Ethernet cables of this range guarantee a reliable signal transmission of 3D measuring data, geometrical dimensions of components and surface characteristics in 3D sensors, cameras, lasers and quality assurance systems.

The application range of this 3D measurement technique are for example production and inline measurements, quality assurance as well as development and design.

SAB BRÖCKSKES – your specialist for cables in construction machines

The requirements on construction machines whether road pavers, tunnel or mine vehicles, earth movers or cranes regarding automatic functioning, data networking and electronic drive systems are growing. SAB is a competent partner for development and production of cables that make construction machines safer and more efficient.

We can trust on already existing products for data and power transmission or design together with our customer tailor made solutions for hybrid cables acc. to his special applications. You can trust on our 75 years of experience in cable construction to create the best connection for you.

Our wide cable range is used in numerous construction machines as for example: Truck-mounted concrete pumps, tower cranes, construction hoists, cable and hydraulic excavators, bulldozers and many more.

Flexible, robust, efficient and appropriate for your individual requirements.