Flexible Cables for Moving Applications

A flexible cable is a type of electrical cable designed to be easily bent or twisted without damaging the internal wires. These cables are typically used in applications where frequent movement or bending is required. Alternatively, dynamic cables are specifically designed for continuous motion applications, where the cable must move back and forth millions of times without failures.  igus® chainflex® cables are engineered to withstand constant bending, twisting, and movement without compromising performance or durability. They are made with high-quality materials and construction techniques to ensure reliable operation in challenging environments.

We have a large range of cables that we hold in stock so can ship within 24 hours!

Cables by igus® are designed and produced specifically for continuous motion in dynamic applications. Unlike standard industrial cables, which are built primarily for static use, every chainflex® cable is carefully engineered from the inside out to deliver the best maximum durability and reliability. With igus® manufacturing our process includes:

• Optimised conductor design – stranded conductors are laid with a short pitch length to reduce internal stress and extend service life in motion.
• Specific core design- Depending on the core configuration, the cores are either layered, bundled or placed in twisted pairs around a centre element, ensuring stability and preventing corkscrewing or untwisting in an e-chain.
• High quality insulation and jacket materials – We only use tested, high performance insulation materials with different property variations, PVC, PUR, TPE and iguPUR are used, tailored to the environment. Things like oil-resistant, cold flexing, UV and temperature resistance.
• Pressure extruded inner and outer jackets – Unlike standard cables where the outer jacket is often loosely applied, our pressure extruded jackets bond tightly to the core bundle, preventing abrasion and increasing cable strength.
• Testing, testing, testing – Every chainflex® cable undergoes rigorous electrical, mechanical and quality checks before leaving production.

While standard control or power cables may look similar from the outside, they are generally not designed for movement. Their conductors, insulation and jacket are optimised for stationary use, which means they are placed in dynamic applications (such as energy chains) they quickly suffer from core breakage, corkscrewing, jacket rupturing or electrical failure.

You can buy cables by the metre with igus®. igus® manufacture and supply a variety of cable including, control, data, BUS, motor, encoder, servo, robot, fibre optic, specialist designed cables. All of these cables can be ordered as a little as a metre. For custom cables there is an MOQ for production.

A cable company specialises in a variety of cables for different applications. igus supply a wide range of cables designed for dynamic applications and various industries, as well as technical support, customisation options, and free online tools to help customers select the right cable for their specific needs. igus focuses on delivering high-quality, durable cables that meet the demands of dynamic motion and harsh environments, ensuring reliable performance for their customers.

We have a large range of various cable types in stock in the UK so we try and ship out within 24 hours. If we don't have the cable in the UK and are unable to offer a suitable alternative, we can get them in from Germany in approx 8 working days