The RS-8116-6B Cable Bending Tester is equipped with a 6-station impedance monitoring system, designed for bending durability and conduction tests of earphone, USB, multi-core and communication cables. Adopting premium Japanese components, it supports independent station operation, real-time impedance monitoring and data export, widely used in electronics, telecom and industrial cable QC and R&D
The RS-8116-6B Cable Bending Tester is designed to evaluate the bending durability and electrical reliability of cables, wires, connectors, and cable assemblies under repeated flexing.
With six independent test stations, servo-controlled bending, and real-time impedance monitoring, the system can detect electrical changes during the flex test rather than relying only on manual inspection after testing.
It is suitable for USB cables, charging cables, earphone cables, data cables, signal cables, multi-core cables, and other flexible cable assemblies used in electronics and electrical products.
6 Independent Stations | Servo-Controlled Bending | Real-Time Impedance Monitoring | Automatic Failure Detection
The RS-8116-6B Cable Bending Tester is designed for repeated flex-life and electrical reliability testing of cables that experience frequent bending during everyday use.
| Earphone Cables | USB Cables | Charging Cables |
|---|---|---|
| Flex-life testing around cable ends and connectors. | Mechanical durability and electrical continuity testing. | Repeated bending evaluation for charging cable assemblies. |
| Data Cables | Multi-Core Cables | Signal & Communication Cables |
| Monitor electrical performance during repeated flexing. | Evaluate conductor fatigue and internal wire breakage. | Verify mechanical durability and connection reliability. |
From consumer electronics cables to multi-core assemblies, the RS-8116-6D combines repeated bending with real-time electrical monitoring.
Cable bending testing simulates the repeated flexing a cable experiences during everyday use. The RS-8116-6B combines controlled mechanical bending with real-time electrical monitoring to evaluate both flex life and conductor reliability.
| 01 — FIX & LOAD | 02 — SET PARAMETERS | 03 — REPEATED BENDING | 04 — MONITOR IMPEDANCE | 05 — DETECT & RECORD |
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| Secure the cable and apply the specified load. | Set angle, speed, cycles and electrical limits. | Servo-controlled left/right bending begins. | Continuously monitor electrical resistance. | Detect abnormal conditions and record failure cycles. |
The test determines not only how many bending cycles the cable can withstand, but also when its electrical performance begins to deteriorate.
Mechanical Flexing → Electrical Monitoring → Failure Detection → Test Data
Mechanical appearance alone does not always reveal cable failure.
Repeated bending may cause internal conductor fatigue, partial strand breakage, unstable electrical contact, or eventually complete conductor failure while the external cable jacket still appears intact.
The RS-8116-6B combines mechanical bending with real-time electrical monitoring.
Depending on the configured test method, operators can define electrical monitoring criteria such as:
During testing, the system continuously monitors the electrical condition of the specimen.
When a configured failure condition is reached, the corresponding station can be identified and the abnormal test condition recorded.
A conventional flex-life test may tell you:
“The cable completed 50,000 bending cycles.”
Electrical monitoring helps answer the more important question:
“Was the cable still electrically reliable after those 50,000 cycles?”
This makes the RS-8116-6B particularly useful for cable assemblies where electrical continuity and mechanical durability must be evaluated together.
The RS-8116-6B features six test stations for simultaneous cable durability testing. Each station operates independently, allowing multiple specimens to be evaluated under controlled test conditions without unnecessary interruption.
| R&D Validation | Quality Control |
|---|---|
| Compare cable designs, materials, connectors and test conditions. | Test multiple production samples efficiently and consistently. |
| Supplier Comparison | Reliability Testing |
| Compare cable assemblies from different suppliers under the same conditions. | Collect flex-life and electrical failure data across multiple specimens. |
Run multiple specimens in parallel instead of testing cables one by one—helping laboratories increase throughput while maintaining controlled and repeatable test conditions.
Different cables require different flex test conditions. The RS-8116-6B allows operators to configure the test according to the specimen, test method, and required failure criteria.
| Bending Angle | Bending Speed | Test Cycles |
|---|---|---|
| Set the required flexing angle. | Control the repeated bending rate. | Define the required flex-life cycles. |
| Dwell Time | Electrical Limits | Failure Criteria |
| Configure dwell conditions where required. | Set resistance limits for real-time monitoring. | Define when electrical abnormality is considered a failure. |
Adjust mechanical test conditions and electrical failure criteria to support different cable designs, test procedures, and internal quality-control requirements.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | RS-8116-6B |
| Product Type | Cable Bending / Cable Flex Tester |
| Number of Test Stations | 6 |
| Test Motion | Repeated Left / Right Bending |
| Drive System | AC Servo Drive |
| Station Control | Independent |
| Electrical Monitoring | Real-Time Impedance Monitoring |
| Failure Detection | Automatic |
| Bending Angle | According to actual RS-8116-6B specification |
| Test Speed | According to actual RS-8116-6B specification |
| Cycle Setting | According to actual RS-8116-6B specification |
| Test Load | According to actual RS-8116-6B specification |
| Control Interface | Touchscreen Control |
| Data Output | Available |
| Typical Specimens | USB, charging, earphone, data, signal and multi-core cables |
| Power Supply | According to actual RS-8116-6B specification |
| Machine Dimensions | According to actual RS-8116-6B specification |
Note: Test fixtures, loads, electrical monitoring configuration, and test parameters should be selected according to the specimen and required test procedure.
Cable bending requirements vary significantly depending on the product.
A thin earphone cable and a multi-core industrial signal cable may require completely different:
For this reason, cable flex testing equipment should be configured around the actual cable construction and test objective, rather than selected by cycle count alone.
Where an industry standard, customer specification, or internal QC procedure is required, ITM-LAB can configure the test setup according to the applicable test conditions.
Before selecting a cable flex tester, define the following test conditions.
USB, charging, earphone, data, signal, multi-core, or another cable assembly?
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What is the cable diameter and construction?
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Where should the cable be held and where is the fatigue point?
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What left/right bending angle is required?
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What load should be applied to the cable during testing?
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What test speed is specified?
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How many bending cycles are required?
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Should conductor resistance or continuity be monitored during testing?
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The correct cable bending tester configuration should reproduce the required mechanical loading and electrical failure criteria as closely as possible.
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From specimen evaluation to test setup and after-sales support, ITM-LAB helps laboratories and manufacturers build the right cable reliability testing solution.
| Cable Evaluation | Fixture Configuration | Test Setup | Custom Requirements | Technical Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Review cable size, connector structure and fatigue points. | Select or customize fixtures for different cables and connectors. | Configure angle, speed, load, cycles and electrical monitoring. | Support customer-specific reliability and internal QC procedures. | Installation, operation, training and after-sales technical support. |
Cable → Fixture → Test Conditions → Electrical Monitoring → Test Solution
Tell us what you need to test, and our engineers will help configure the appropriate machine, fixture and test conditions for your application.
Custom Test Requirements
Support customer-specific reliability and internal QC test procedures.
Technical Support
Provide installation, operation, test setup, and after-sales technical support.
Send us your cable and test requirements. Our engineers will recommend the appropriate machine configuration, fixture, load, and test setup.
| Test Information | Your Requirement |
|---|---|
| Cable / Product Type * | USB / Charging / Earphone / Data / Signal / Multi-Core / Other |
| Cable Diameter | ______ mm |
| Connector Type | __________________ |
| Bending Angle * | ______ ° |
| Applied Load | ______ g / N |
| Test Speed | ______ cycles/min |
| Required Test Cycles * | ______ cycles |
| Electrical Monitoring | ☐ Continuity ☐ Resistance / Impedance ☐ Not Sure |
| Cable Drawing / Photo | Upload File |
| Additional Requirements | ______________________________ |
The tester is suitable for USB cables, Type-C cables, charging cables, earphone cables, communication cables, power cords, automotive wires, medical cables, ribbon cables, flat cables, and other flexible multi-core cables.
Yes. Each of the six stations operates independently and can be configured with different testing parameters.
The machine continuously monitors impedance using a four-wire bridge measurement system. Once the preset resistance limit is exceeded, the corresponding station automatically stops and records the failure.
Yes. Unlimited rotation is available when equipped with the optional concentric fixture.
Yes. We provide customized fixtures for different cable sizes and testing requirements.
Yes. Test records can be stored and exported via USB for quality analysis and reporting.
The machine can be configured according to IEC, UL, customer specifications, and internal factory testing standards.
Yes. We provide online technical support, installation guidance, operator training, and lifetime after-sales service.
Contact information
No. 32 Qiaoxin East Road, QiaotouTown, Dongguan City,Guangdong Province,China
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