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Flexible cables for the e-chain®: an overview of chainflex® cables

For a long service life, flexible cables used in energy chains or on robots must have special specifications. Our cables are specialised for a wide range of applications. The chainflex cable range from igus extends from control cables, servo cables, motor cables and robot cables to bus cables, data cables, encoder cables and fibre optic cables.

The cable for the linear energy chain

When used in an energy chain, the cable is subjected to high loads due to movement and torsion. Our expertise in this area is based on the experience gained from countless tests conducted for more than 30 years. The stress on the cable depends heavily on the travel and bend radius. To withstand this stress, we have developed seven basic rules. This enables us to achieve particularly high cable quality and offer the right cable for different requirements such as, e.g. gusset-filling extrusion or the special stranding of the core.

CHAINFLEX control cable in cross-section, with visible inner conductors and shielding.

Control cables

Cores wound in bundles for a long service life in continuous movement
Six different materials for outer jackets
Large selection of core cross section combinations

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CFBUS.045 bus cable in X-ray view with visible shielded internal structure.

Bus cables

All common bus systems with special mechanical features
Six different materials for outer jackets
Simple selection matrix for a good overview
Reliable data transmission

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CHAINFLEX motor cable with a cutaway view of shielding and conductors.

Motor cables

Free choice between cables with one or more cores
Six different materials for outer jackets
Shielded and unshielded solutions for all types of motor cables

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Data cable with visible internal structure and coloured twisted conductors.

Data cables

Three different constructions: Cores wound in layers, twisted pair, pair shields
Four different materials for outer jackets
Best EMC specifications thanks to high shield coverage

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CF113.D cable with X-ray view for cable inspection.

Measuring system cables

Electrically designed according to the various manufacturer standards
Bend radii of up to 10xd available
Choice of different jacket materials: PVC, iguPUR, PUR or TPE

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CHAINFLEX servo cable in X-ray view with visible inner conductors and shielding.

Servo cables

Various set-ups with one or two pairs suitable for the motor requirements
Innovative pair shield structure and high-end overall shield for the movement
Special core insulation for a higher current flow

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Special cable in X-ray view with visible internal structure and layers.

Special cables

Cables for special applications
For constant movement
Extensive cable expertise
Experience of over 2 billion test cycles in our in-house test laboratory

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Fibre optic cable with a cutaway section showing the internal structure.

Fibre optic cables

Different fibres and materials for outer jackets available
For long travels and transmission of high data volumes
Four advantages over copper bus systems

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Hybrid cable in X-ray view with visible internal structure and CHAINFLEX label.

Hybrid cables

Designed according to the known manufacturer standards
Combination of energy and data transmission
Solutions with PVC and PUR as the material for the outer jacket

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The robot cable

Robot cables are also known as torsion cables. This emphasises the completely different form of movement that these cables have to withstand. In recent years, we have also been able to gain a great deal of knowledge in this field of application in our in-house test laboratory. Two of the most important are: a different shielding concept and a soft structure that absorbs the internal movement of the cable in a springy manner. Through countless tests, we have defined a clear definition of durability via movement, as there is no normative reference. We clearly define that a robot cable only receives this title when it can be provided with a service life guarantee of 5 million cycles at +/- 180 degrees/m.

Cables for torsion and robot applications

CFROBOT2 robot cable in X-ray view with the internal structure visible.

Torsion cables

Special design to withstand the torsional movements
Cables for robots and free motion
Unique torsion information in the cable industry

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CHAINFLEX cable with visible internal structure and cross-section view.

Robot cables for the 7th axis

Cables for ABB, KUKA & Fanuc
Harnessed versions available
PUR outer jacket

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The drive cable

Offering around 4,600 harnessed motor, servo, signal and encoder cables suitable for 24 manufacturer standards, igus is the world's No. 1 for harnessed cables for use in energy chains. With seven cable qualities, the range always offers the most favourable drive cable that is guaranteed to work. Thanks to the online service life calculator for ready-to-connect cables, the expected service life for the selected application can be calculated quickly. In addition, igus is the only manufacturer to offer a guarantee of up to 4 years or over 100 million strokes on cables.

Everything is also available as ready-to-connect, harnessed readycables® cables