Motion Control Accessories

Enicstra stocks the accessories that complete a motion control installation: motor power cables, encoder/resolver feedback cables, regen brake resistors, line reactors, dV/dt filters, common-mode chokes, breakout modules, terminal boards, brake-release modules, and the connectors and conduit kits needed to terminate them cleanly.

Brands carried include Allen-Bradley Kinetix accessory cables and resistors, Yaskawa Sigma cables and brake resistors, Mitsubishi MR-J cables, Siemens MOTION-CONNECT cables, Beckhoff motor cables, and third-party (Lapp, Olflex) shielded servo cable assemblies. Obsolete and end-of-life motion accessories — discontinued specific-length cable assemblies, retired regen resistor part numbers, hard-to-source breakout modules — are sourced through our supplier network. Each item is inspected on receipt and ships with a 12-month functional warranty.

For an obsolete or specific motion accessory, send the OEM part number for a quote within 1–2 business days.

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Motion Control Accessories

Beckhoff AX5911-0000 AX-Bridge quick connection system

MFR #: AX5911-0000

$177.56/ea ✓ Available

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Yaskawa TCG057VGLBA-G00 Servo Cable and Connector Accessory

MFR #: TCG057VGLBA-G00

$272.12/ea ✓ Available

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Buying guide

Choosing Motion Control Accessories components

Motion accessories are the often-overlooked failure modes of a motion installation. A perfectly working drive and motor will produce phantom faults if the regen resistor is undersized, the motor cable is the wrong shield class, or the line reactor is missing on a long-cable run. Matching the OEM accessory to the drive is the safest path.

Specs to confirm before ordering:

Motor power cables: length, conductor gauge sized to the motor current and run length, shield type (overall braid + foil typical), and the matched connector at each end
Feedback cables: matched to the encoder/resolver type and the drive's feedback connector — pin assignments are not standardized across brands
Regen brake resistors: resistance value in ohms (drive-specific), power rating in watts, duty cycle, and external or internal mounting
Line reactors / chokes: impedance rating, current rating, three-phase or single-phase
dV/dt or sine-wave filters: matched to motor cable length and drive switching frequency
Breakout modules and terminal boards: matched by part number to the drive or controller they fan out

Common gotchas: a drive's regen resistor is sized to the drive frame and the application's regenerative energy — using a lower-wattage resistor causes thermal failure under regen events, and using a wrong-value resistor either trips the drive or overheats. Motor cables longer than 30 m on a 480 V drive typically require dV/dt filtering to protect motor insulation; the threshold depends on switching frequency and motor rating. Feedback cables are usually drive-end-specific — a "Yaskawa Sigma-V feedback cable" with the wrong drive-end connector will not plug in. Field-terminated cables on M23-style connectors require specific crimp tools; if the tool is not on-site, factor in pre-terminated cable cost.

Typical applications: replacement of damaged motor cables after mechanical chafe-through, regen resistor swaps after over-regen failures, addition of line reactors during noise-troubleshooting, and breakout modules for retrofitted drives that need clean panel terminations.

For obsolete motion accessories, send the OEM part number for a sourcing quote.

Related categories Frequently asked questions

Do you stock obsolete servo motor and feedback cables?

Yes. Discontinued Kinetix 2090 cable assemblies, end-of-life Mitsubishi MR-PWS/MR-EKCBL, retired Yaskawa SGMG/SGMP cables, and earlier Siemens MOTION-CONNECT codes are sourced through our supplier network.

Can I use a generic shielded cable instead of an OEM cable?

Sometimes for short runs, with the correct shield class and conductor count, and an installer who can terminate the connectors. For absolute encoder feedback and high-EMI environments, OEM cables are usually the safer choice and avoid warranty issues with the drive.

How do I size a regen brake resistor?

Match the OEM-specified resistance value for your drive frame (it is not a free choice — the drive expects a specific ohms). Wattage is sized to the regenerative duty cycle of the application; under-watted resistors fail thermally.

Do I need a line reactor on every drive?

Not always. Line reactors are needed for long input cable runs, weak supply impedance, or to meet harmonic limits. Drive datasheets specify when they are required. Adding one is rarely harmful; missing one when required causes drive faults.

Are these accessories factory-tested?

Cables are inspected for continuity and shield integrity. Resistors are checked for resistance value. Breakout modules are inspected visually. Items are sold as inspected, not as fully load-tested.

What is the warranty?

12 months functional warranty. Damage from miswiring, overload, or mechanical abuse (cable chafe, connector strain) is not covered.