Reynolds has developed a range of highly flexible cables that are particularly suitable to the aircraft environment. This technology is a direct result of our research into durable and flexible cable assemblies needed for Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) systems. The wire utilized in these cable assemblies has a PFA insulation and all of the conductors are high strand count silver plated copper conductors. They are durable and have excellent tolerance to work hardening environments. They have been designed to operate over a wide temperature range of -55°C to +125°C at their rated voltages and at altitudes up to 70,000 feet (21,000) meters). The Micro Flex is available as single cables, twisted pairs or as multicore cable with or without shielding.
Reynolds unique capability to manufacture highly flexible and durable cable assemblies for critical flight or other environments. Specially designed tooling has been developed to take advantage of the unique properties of these materials. Special winding techniques assure the most flexible cable assemblies possible today.
Features
- Flexible
- Up to 18 KVDC operation
- PFA insulation
- Small and lightweight
- Durable
- Reliable
- Non-combustible, low smoke rating
- -55°C to +125°C temperature rating
Micro Flex Testing
The following tests have been performed to MIL-W-22759 Guidelines:
| • Wrap test |
• Life cycle |
• Low temperature (cold bend) |
• Insulation resistance |
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| • Bend test |
• Thermal shock |
• Blocking |
• Dielectric test |
• Humidity |
Typical Applications
| • HMD CRT Cabling |
• Helmet tracker cabling |
• Ejection safe QDC cabling |
| • NVG ejection cabling |
• Communication cabling |
• High vibration aircraft cabling |
| • Medical instrumentation cabling |
• Flight line or automotive test equipment cabling |
