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chainflex® flexible cables for moving applications

What is a flexible cable?

A flexible cable means a cable that endures continuous flexing, harsh conditions and yet is long lasting. igus® developed "chainflex®" cable range to meet this need, and is guaranteed when used combination with the igus® energy chains.

The igus® chainflex® product range includes everything from control cables, servo cables, motor cables , and robot cables to bus cables, data cables, encoder cables and fibre optic cables.

Using a cable in an energy chain subjects it to movement and torsion, resulting in high loads. Our expertise in this area is based on our experience from countless tests performed over the course of 30 years. Cable loading is greatly dependent on travel and bend radius. We have developed seven rules to counteract this loading . They enable us to achieve especially high flexible cable quality and offer the right cable for various requirements.

UL-verified 36 month guarantee - All chainflex® cables are rigorously tested in our test lab to guarantee 2 billion test cycles per year. Learn more.
Cable price check - Our cable price check & comparison policy can reduce costs & improve service life. Learn more

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flexible cables

chainflex® flexible cable types

Control cables

control flexible cable

Cores wound in bundles for a long service life
Six different outer jacket materials
Large range of core cross section combinations
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Bus cables

bus flexible cable

Six different outer jacket materials
Simple selection matrix for a good overview
Reliable data transmission
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Motor cables

motor flexible cable

Multi-core cables and single cores
Six different outer jacket materials
shielded and unshielded solutions
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Data cables

data flexible cable

Three different structures suitable for any application
Six different outer jacket materials
Best EMC properties due to high shield coverage
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Encoder cables

encoder flexible cable

Electrical design according to manufacturer standards
Bending radii up to 10xd
Jacket materials: PVC, iguPUR, PUR or TPE
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Servo cables

servo flexible cable

Various structures with one or two pair, for motor requirements.
Innovative shield pair structure
Special core insulation for greater current flow
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Fibre optic cables

fibre optic flexible cable

Available with various fibres and outer jacket materials
For long distances and transmission of large data
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Robot cables

robot flexible cable

Special design to counteract torsional motion
Cables for robots and multi-axis motion
Torsion information unique to the cable industry
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Special cables

special flexible cable

Cables for special applications
Extensive cable knowledge
Experience from two billion test cycles
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Do you need connectors with your cable?

chainflex with and without connectors

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chainflex case

chainflex® CASE – ship’n store solution by igus®

Reduce costs in delivery, storage space & reordering

The chainflex® CASE is not just a solution for delivering cables. It is a way of storing and re-ordering cables too.
A QR code makes it easy for you to re-order the cables, 60% faster and can allow you to be in control of scheduling the goods.
In regards to delivery, it is 84% more cost-effective shipping with UPS standard as opposed to on a pallet. With UPS, delivery is made within 1-2 business days.
With the design, the CASE allows you to stack up to three boxes safely so no extra storage system or drum unreeler necessary

chainflex cables in use - exciting practical examples from our customers

Use the right cable for every industry

Cranes

Machine tools

Woodworking industry

Material handling

Robotics

Offshore

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Product finder

chainflex® product finder

Find the right cable for your application quickly and easily

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Service life calculator

Service life calculator tool

Calculate the service life of any chainflex® cable

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chainflex® wiki

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chainflex configurators

Special cables configurator

Configure your individual cable in just three minutes

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Frequently asked questions about chainflex® flexible cables.

What advantages do our cables offer?
At igus® we have the largest range of cable types, over 1,354+ for data, bus, control, drive and hybrid systems. These are availabe from stock, from 1m lengths and can be shipped within 24 hours.
Our chainflex® flexible cables are suited for any type of motion: such as horizontal, vertical, torsion, high speed.

Why are igus® so confident in their chainflex® flexible cables?
At igus® we have over 25 years of experience in the field and due to continuous testing in our 3800m² laboratory we are confident in our cables. So confident that we offer up to 36 months guarantee.

What are the advantages of chainflex® flexible cables?
We have a range of specialised cables that are solely designed and manufactured for special environments and applications such as, cleanroom, oil-resistance, tempertature resistant and halogen-free cables.

Approvals and standards

chainflex approvals and standards

We at igus make absolutely sure that our chainflex cables fulfil all guidelines and approval regulations and the most important standards worldwide. You can find out which standards and approvals are involved and in which regions of the world they play a special role here.

Discover all standards and approvals.

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What advantages do our cables offer?

25 years of experience - up to 36 months guarantee
Tested in our own laboratory spread over an area of 3,800 m², 125 test systems, over 800 running tests
The largest range with 1,354+ cable types for data, bus and hybrid systems, control and drive
Configurable and predictable service life
Available from stock, from 1m length within 24 hours
Cables for any type of motion: horizontal, vertical, torsion, high speed
Free samples available
50% time reduction when stripping due to unique CFRIP technology

Flexible cable application examples

Pick and place machine

Pick and place machine

Ready-to-connect energy chain systems and heavy-duty special cables ensure a smooth operation of the pick and place machines.

400 million strokes are required.

Large machining centres

Large machining centres

Flexible measuring system cables from igus also transmit signals safely over very large distances and ensures high machine availability.

Measuring system cable for long transmission distances

Fibre Optic Cables (FOC) for the automation technology

Mechanical engineering

For quick handling applications, such as in these automated drug stores, metal-free fibre optic flex cables from igus ensure high transmission rates.

Transfer data quickly without interference

Energy chains from igus in stainless steel housing

Ship unloader

Our long distance cables travel 441.3 metres in igus energy chains in thee stainless steel housing. Here the tensile forces can be reduced by about 75%.

Cargo ships operated by ship unloaders

Applications with chainflex cables for motion

More applications

Find further application examples of our highly flexible chainflex cables already successful with our customers.

Overview of application examples

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