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Flexible Cables for Industrial Motion Applications – chainflex®

chainflex® flexible cables are the world's leading choice for industrial motion applications. Backed by a UL-verified 4-year service life guarantee, these cables are rigorously tested to deliver unmatched reliability, durability, and performance. With over 1,394 cable types available, chainflex® offers a comprehensive range for data, bus, hybrid, control, motor, servo, feedback, coaxial, fiber optic (FOC), robotics, and special applications.

Designed to withstand extreme conditions, chainflex® cables are built to resist oil exposure, extreme temperatures, and various motion types, including horizontal, torsional, and high-speed movements.

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Why Upgrade to igus® chainflex® Cables?

Switching to chainflex® flexible cables can help you reduce costs by up to 74% while improving service life and reliability. Here's why businesses choose igus®:

Cost Savings: Benefit from affordable pricing without sacrificing quality.
Fast Shipping: Enjoy shipping times within 24 hours for most orders.
No Minimum Order: Order any quantity, even as small as one foot.
Online Tools: Access user-friendly online tools like service-life calculators and configurators.
Tested Reliability: Every cable undergoes rigorous testing, achieving up to 2 billion test cycles annually in the igus® lab.

Key Features and Benefits:

UL-Verified Guarantee
All chainflex® cables come with a 4-year warranty, backed by extensive testing in real-world conditions.
Flexible and Durable Design
Built to withstand harsh industrial environments, these cables ensure long-lasting performance.
Custom Solutions for Any Application
From pick-and-place machines to ship unloaders, chainflex® excels in various industries, including mechanical engineering and large machining centers.

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Control cable

For high speed movement
Meets highest demands of mechanical engineering
Various approvals (CE, NFPA, CEI)
Resists high and low temperatures

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Data cable

For travels up to 400 m
Ideal for use in energy chains
Numerous approvals and classifications (EAC, CE, CTP)
High flexibility

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Motor cable

For constant bending and automated movement
Multi-core or single-core
Bending radii up to 5xd
Withstands millions of cycles
UV-resistant, flame-retardant, halogen-free

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Bus cable

Meets all requirements for the machine industry
Data & signal transmission, control circuits, etc.
Fieldbus, CAN, Profinet, Profibus
Designed for flexible movement

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Servo motor feedback cable

For frequent flexible movements
Approvals/certificates (UL/CSA, CTP, EAC, CE)
For high speeds and accelerations
Available for Siemens, B&R, ELAU, etc.

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Servo power cable

Elevated abrasion resistance
Various certifications (CTP, RoHS, EAC, CA)
For high speeds and accelerations
Ideal for production lines

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Fiber-optic cable

For large transmission volumes and lengths
Specially developed for extended service life
Contains no metal
Resistant to coolant, oil, UV and fire

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Special cable

High tensile strength
Meets demanding mechanical requirements
Resistant to almost all environmental conditions
Can be customized for certain requirements

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Robot cable

For torsional movement in complex applications
Meets high mechanical requirements
Withstands millions of bending cycles
Extended service life

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Hybrid Cables

Hybrid cables combine servo & motor feedback cables for drive technology & are becoming the norm for use in servo drive systems. The fast, precise movements required benefit from having just a single cable relaying the necessary energy & signals. Learn more here.

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readycable® Cable Assemblies

Our line of motor, servo, signal and encoder cable assemblies comes equipped with standard industrial connectors that are ready to connect to your application. All of our cable assemblies are built similar to 24 manufacturer’s standards such as Siemens, Allen Bradley & Beckhoff. Learn more here.

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