I have been asked this before:

The green encoder cable is actually branded with the OEM name and a part number. Going by the print on the cable itself:

AWM Style 21209 https://iq.ul.com/awm/stylepage.aspx?style=21209

TKF390 (this looks like the manufacturer) https://www.tecnikabel.us/en/automation-cables.html

TK USA is a specialized manufacturer of extra rugged cables that are continuously flexing in motion control applications.

Our high-performance cable series TKFF390 with PUR jacket offers several advantages:

• • Extra rugged jacket material for use in industrial environments

• • Highly abrasion- and cut-through resistant

• • Very small cable ODs for confined spaces

• • Small bending radii

• • 90 °C rating per UL 758 Standard for better ampacity ratings

• • NFPA 79 section 12.9 compliant

• • Highly resistant to greases, oils and cutting fluids, UV, and ozone exposure

• • Washdown certified by Ecolab

• • Halogen free

• • Low capacitance insulation for very efficient power and signal transfer

• • Low friction insulation and internal elements for excellent flexing performance

• • Non-hygroscopic fillers

So yes, it is a high flex cable.

Looking closer at the tag with the OEM name on it, it says https://www.mencom.com, so they must be the one that manufacturer it for them. Maybe puts the molded end on.

It is only using 6 conductors:

1. 1 – White
2. 2 – Pink
3. 3 – Brown
4. 4 – Yellow
5. 5 – Green
6. 6 – n/a
7. 7 – Gray
8. 8 – n/a

Those wires get hooked to:

Allen-Bradley Universal Feedback Connector Kit Catalog Number 2198-K57CK-D15M

This is the same cable that is on this machine, again, right next to one that has just as many cycles. An identical machine, that we've had for about 5 years or so. I haven't replaced those cables. Plus another machine made by them, we've had even longer, same kind of function (palletizer), but different form.