Electricity + Control June 2017

CABLES + ACCESSORIES

ROUND UP

Data cables for the smallest bend radii

in moving applications

The latest generation of chainflex data cables with a new alloy

conductor and a halogen-freeTPE outer jacket is ideally suited for

the smallest bend radii down to 4xd with cycle numbers of over

40 million strokes.

The new high-performance conductor alloy from

igus

is the

solution for highly dynamic, fast applications with small radii from

15 millimetres. The new chainflex series CF298 and CF299 are a

unique cable series for extremely heavy duty at the smallest radii,

and can be delivered from stock.

Dynamic applications with very small bend radii can quickly

allow the copper cores of conventional cables to meet their me-

chanical stress limits.

For confined spaces, igus has now introduced the new data

cable series in the product range. The CF298 (unshielded) and

the CF299 (shielded) have been tested intensively in the largest

test lab in the industry with a floor space of 2 750 square metres,

and have qualified for small bend radii down to 4xd in continu-

ous motion.

This enables igus to offer on the market the smallest bending

factor for moving data cables in e-chains.

For extremely heavy duty and tough environments

The new generation of igus data cables is ideal for short, very

quick movements, for example, in pick-and-place machines or

other very fast handling applications. They are also suitable for

both indoor and outdoor applications due to their resistance to

UV, low temperature and oil.

Since the cables are certified according to ISO Class 1, they can

also be used in clean rooms. The new data cables are designed

for up to 40 million double strokes in e-chains.

Enquiries: Ian Hewat. +27 (0) 11 312 1848 or email

Electricity+Control

June ‘17