Rayfast Supplies RF Cable
Our carefully selected lineup of products brings together leading brands like Huber+Suhner, TE Connectivity, Carlisle Interconnect Technology and PIC Wire. Whether you need flexible low-loss cables, RG cables, or LSFH-suitable alternatives optimised for frequencies up to 70GHz, we have you covered. With our cutting-edge solutions, you can expect exceptional performance and reliability in your RF applications. Explore our reccommendations here.
Huber and Suhner is a company that specialises in RF (Radio Frequency), fiber optic, and low-frequency solutions for harsh environments. They are known for revolutionising rail networks through trackside solutions and providing expertise in lightning protection and resistive components. The company operates in various market segments and develops innovative solutions for a wide range of applications.
Spuma
A low loss cable offers easy handling and installation due to its flexibility. Designed for frequencies up to 6 GHz and special designs to 8 GHz.
Halogen free and flame retardant, highly flexible due to the rotary swaged design. A versatile cable for wireless infrastructure, Rail and Defence
The SPUMA cables offer easier handling and installation due to their flexibility. They provide lowest loss with halogen-free materials, shielding and VSWR optimisation up to 6 GHz.
- Applicable in frequencies up to 6 GHz, specific items up to 8 GHz
- Excellent insertion loss
- High flexibilty due to rotary swaging technology
- High-efficient RF signal distribution
- Halogen-free and flame-retardant
- Easy to install
- Defence
- Railway
- Wireless Infrastructure
Radox RF
Designed for Rail applications and compliant with European industry standards. They can replace standard RG cables whilst being smoke and flame resistant.
Frequencies up to 6 GHz with specific variants to 8 GHz. Extended temperature range to 105c
RADOX® RF coax cables are designed specifically for rail applications and are fully compliant with European industry standards. RADOX® RF cables replace standard RG, while being smoke and flame resistant.
- Applicable in frequencies up to 6 GHz, specific items up to 8 GHz
- Meets railway approvals
- RADOX® jacket material
- Halogen free RG replacement
- Low smoke and flame retardant
- Extended temperature range up to 105°C
- Railway
Enviroflex
These are Halogen free products that surpass the RG standards and are combined with standard readily available connectors. Frequencies up to 6 GHz.
Applications in Wireless Infrastructure, Defence and Test and Measurement.
The ENVIROFLEX products are halogen-free with dimensions that surpass international RG standards. These can be combined with standard connectors which are readily available.
- Applicable in frequencies up to 6GHz
- UL AWM recognized portfolio
- HUBER+SUHNER RADOX® jacket material
- Halogen free RG replacement
- Low smoke and flame retardant
- Extended temperature range up to 105°C
- Wireless Infrastructure
- Defence
- Test & Measurement
TE Connectivity is a global technology company known for its expertise in connectors and sensors. It serves diverse industries, including automotive, aerospace, medical, and more. With its headquarters in Switzerland, TE Connectivity is committed to creating safer and sustainable solutions for various sectors, contributing to technological advancements and connectivity innovations.
Standard Cables
Designed to solve interconnect problems in defence equipment and areas for high-density packing.
- Small size
- Lightweight
- Low capacitiance
- High velocity of propagation
- High flexibility
A comprehensive list of alternatives to RG cables with details on benefits and key features. Full details on each part number available below.
When looking for alternatives to UR standard cables Cheminax offer a full list of compatible products against UR codes. Also detailed are any comments and key features.
Carlisle IT, also known as Carlisle Interconnect Technologies, is a prominent company specialising in the design and manufacture of high-performance wire and cable solutions, including optical fiber products. They are recognised globally for their expertise in this field, offering a wide range of connectivity solutions.
M Flex
MIL DTL compliant microwave cables able to operate at up to 70 GHz and designed to accept standard semi rigid cable connectors.
High Performance
- Excellent electrical performance
- Helical shield for improved loss and phase stability
- Same line size as semi-rigid cable to optimize assembly loss and VSWR
- RF Shielding greater than 90 dB to minimize crosstalk and maximize system performance
Easy to Use
- Improved flexibility compared to semi-rigid and Semi-Flex®
- Uses standard machines for cutting and stripping, no added investment in time or equipment*
- Designed for standard, readily available solder-on connectors
Availability
- Stock
- Packaged on spools in lengths of 50 to 1000 feet to meet a wide variety of volume requirements*
- Metric lengths available for added flexibility*
- Low-smoke, zero halogen jacket options to meet specific requirements*
- Pre-assembled with connectors upon request for added convenience
- Available in various lengths and connector options
Maxform (Formable)
MaxForm are hand formable semi-rigid cables with 100% shield coverage. Alternative to MIL-C-17. Suitable for use with connectors designed for semi-rigid cable.
High-temperature performance to + 150°c
- Hand-formable alternative to MIL-C-17 cable
- Cable assemblies can be made to approximate overall length and bent to fit when installing into equipment
- Suitable for use with connectors designed for MIL-C-17 semi-rigid cable — no change in assembly procedures required
- High-temperature performance – up to 150ºC
MIL-DTL-17
Available in either solid or stranded conductors. Resistant to chemicals, oils, and lubricants. High screen coverage to enhance EMI properties.
Operating temp -55°c to 200°c
Mil-DTL-17 cables are constructed with either solid or stranded silver plated conductors insulated with an extruded PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) dielectric. Advantages of Mil-DTL-17 cables:
- Outstanding resistance to chemicals, oils and lubricants
- High screen coverage to enhance electromagnetic interference (EMI) performance
- Superior dielectrical properties
PIC Wire & Cable is a division of Angelus, a prominent provider of aerospace and defence industry solutions. They specialise in interconnect solutions for a variety of sectors including Aerospace, Defence and Motorsport.
50 Ohm Coax / Triax Cables
Our 50 Ohm RF Cables provide low attenuation, with significant size & weight reductions over standard RG & Mil-C-17 cables.
Proven in aerospace and defence markets. Applications include Air to Ground comms and GPS / Satcom antenna.
- TCAS and Navigation
- Collision Avoidance
- Communications & SATCOM
- Marker Beacon
- Cellular and GPS
- Cockpit Displays
- Surveillance Cameras
- Cabin Entertainment
- ADS-B
- Mode S
- TPC – Tin-Plated Copper
- SPC – Silver-Plated Copper
- SPCCS – Silver-Plated Copper Clad Steel
50 Ohm Ultralite Coax
These cables provide low attenuation combined with further weight savings due to their Silver plated, Copper Cald, Aluminium conductor constructions.
Applications in TCAS and Navigation & Communications.
- TCAS and Navigation
- Collision Avoidance
- Communications & SATCOM
- Marker Beacon
- Cellular and GPS
- Cockpit Displays
- Surveillance Cameras
- Cabin Entertainment
- ADS-B
- Mode S
- SPCCS – Sliver Plated Copper Clad Steel
- SPCCA – Silver-Plated Copper Clad Aluminum
High Frequency
These cables are designed for applications in X, Ku and K bands with outstanding signal integrity and low insertion loss. Applications for Aircraft navigation EW systems and C5ISR systems.
- Navigation/communication systems
- Electronic warfare (EW) systems
- Electronic Surveillance
- Countermeasures/Jamming
- Radar warning receiver (RWR) systems
- Electronic/signal intelligence
- C5ISR (Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance)
75 Ohm Coax / Triax Cables
- Cockpit Displays
- Surveillance Cameras
- Cabin Entertainment
- ADS-B
- Mode S
- Blu-Ray & High Definition Video
- TCAS and Navigation
- Collision Avoidance
- Communications & SATCOM
Contact Our RF Specialist
Martin Jarvis
Key Account Manager & RF Lead
