The RS-8111A Flexible Cable Flexing & Torsion Tester is used to evaluate the durability of cables, wire harnesses and finished wire products under repeated bending and twisting movements. It simulates real-world mechanical stress conditions to help identify conductor fatigue, insulation damage and connection failures before products reach the market.
The RS-8111A Flexible Cable Flexing & Torsion Tester is used to evaluate the durability of cables, wire harnesses and finished wire products under repeated bending and twisting movements.
During daily use, cables are rarely subjected to bending alone. Charging cables, USB cables, headphone wires and automotive harnesses are often exposed to combined flexing and torsional stress. After thousands or even millions of cycles, conductor breakage, insulation damage and connection failures may occur.
The RS-8111A reproduces these conditions in a controlled laboratory environment by combining linear flexing motion with programmable rotational movement. It allows manufacturers to verify cable structure reliability, compare design solutions and identify potential weak points before mass production.
The machine performs bending and twisting movements simultaneously, providing a more realistic simulation of actual cable usage conditions.
The flexing travel can be adjusted according to cable length and testing requirements.
Rotation angles can be freely configured for different cable designs and application scenarios.
Supports up to 9,999,999 test cycles for accelerated life testing and durability verification.
Both linear motion and rotational speed can be adjusted to meet various testing requirements.
Programmable dwell time allows simulation of real operating conditions.
The displacement system maintains consistent movement accuracy throughout long-duration testing.
A robust mechanical design helps reduce vibration and maintain testing stability.
✅Consumer electronics manufacturing
✅Cable and wire production
✅Automotive component testing
✅Reliability laboratories
✅Product development validation
✅Incoming quality inspection
✅Research and development projects
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Nubmer of winding settings | 1~9999999 sec |
| Fold the starting position | 0~1000 mm |
| Wrap the end position | 0~1000 mm |
| Winding displacement accuracy | ±1 mm |
| Around the discount rate | 10~400 mm/sec |
| Wrap pause time | 0~99.9 sec |
| Minimum displacement display | 0.1 mm |
| Rotation angle range | -360°~360° (0~360°) |
| Minimum angle display | 0.1° |
| Rotation angle error | ±0.5° |
| Rotation speed range | 5~60 rpm |
| Pause time | 0~99.9 sec |
| Rotation range | 1~9999999 sec |
| Machine size | W2050 × D800 × H1500 mm |
| Weight | 240 kg |
| Power Supply | AC220V 50Hz 5A |
The RS-8111A can be configured to perform cable flexing and torsion fatigue tests according to customer-defined procedures or with reference to internationally recognized cable durability standards.
Typical referenced standards include:
✅IEC 60227-2 — Test methods for PVC insulated cables
✅IEC 60245-2 — Test methods for rubber insulated cables
✅IEC 60335-1 — Household appliance cord flexing requirements
✅IEC 60745 / IEC 62841 — Portable electric tools cable flexing tests
✅UL 62 — Flexible Cord Standards
✅UL 817 — Cord Sets and Power Supply Cords
✅UL 9990 (reference for cable reliability evaluation)
✅GB/T 2951 Series — Common test methods for electric cables
✅GB/T 5023 Series — PVC insulated cables
✅Customer-specific internal reliability specifications
Note:
Actual testing procedures depend on the selected fixtures, cable type and customer-defined test conditions.
The RS-8111A performs simultaneous linear reciprocating motion and programmable rotational movement on the cable specimen.
During testing, one end of the cable is fixed while the opposite end undergoes repeated bending and torsional stress.
By controlling:
the tester accurately simulates long-term mechanical fatigue encountered during real-world cable operation.
The specimen is inspected periodically for conductor breakage, insulation damage, intermittent electrical failure or connector loosening.
The standard RS-8111A consists of:
Available optional configurations include:
Unlike traditional bending-only testers, the RS-8111A combines flexing and torsion movements to better reproduce actual cable usage
Programmable motion parameters allow testing of various cable structures, including:
Servo-controlled motion ensures excellent positioning accuracy and consistent testing conditions over millions of cycles
The touch screen interface enables quick setup of:
without complicated programming
The heavy-duty frame minimizes vibration and maintains stable operation during long-duration fatigue testing.
Depending on customer requirements, the tester can be used together with electrical monitoring equipment to evaluate:
A cable flexing and torsion test evaluates the durability of cables under repeated bending and twisting movements. The test is commonly used to assess mechanical fatigue resistance, conductor integrity, and long-term reliability.
Cable fatigue life is typically evaluated by subjecting the cable to repeated flexing, twisting, or combined mechanical movements until a predefined number of cycles is reached or a failure occurs.
Common causes include conductor fatigue, insulation cracking, excessive strain at connection points, solder joint damage, and structural weaknesses within the cable assembly.
Cable fatigue testing helps manufacturers identify potential reliability issues before products enter the market, reducing field failures, warranty costs, and customer complaints.
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