Chainflex CF9 and CF10 cables withstand the harshest environmental conditions with ease

28-Aug-2007

Chainflex CF9 and CF10 cables withstand the harshest environmental conditions with ease

 

 

Chainflex® continuous-flex cables from igus® Inc. are specifically designed for high-flexing applications on automated, mobile machinery and are the ideal partner for the company’s industry-leading Energy Chain® cable carriers. Igus offers a wide array of cable types such as data, bus and fiber optic. Chainflex CF9 and CF10 fall into igus’ family of more than 20 power and control cables. CF9 and CF10 are two of the most resistant cables to emerge from the bunch, as they are equipped with bare copper conductors and are fully resistant to oil, frost, chemicals and exceptionally low or high temperatures.

Chainflex CF9 and CF10 feature a smaller bend radius than most cables—five times the outer diameter and sometimes less—due to the thin-wall design of both the conductor insulation and outer jacket. The insulation and outer jacket are made from flexible, anti-abrasive thermoplastic containing fire retardants for increased resistance. The non-porous outer jacket effectively repels oil and cutting fluids.

Chainflex CF9 and CF10 operate within a permissible temperature range of –31 degrees Fahrenheit to +212 degrees Fahrenheit. CF9 is available in multi-conductor layouts from 24 to two AWG, while CF10 is offered from 26 to 12 AWG. Both cables are PVC- and halogen-free and UV-resistant. All Chainflex cables are equipped with a strain-reliving core and an outer jacket that is extruded over the conductors for a snug fit.

About igus
Igus Inc., founded in 1985 and based in East Providence, R.I., develops and manufactures industry-leading plastic cable carriers, continuous-flex cables, plastic bearings and linear guide systems. With more than 28,000 products available from stock, the company meets the motion control and machinery component needs of customers worldwide. Product lines include Energy Chain Systems® to protect and house moving cables, Chainflex continuous-flex cables, iglide® self-lubricating, oil-free, plastic bearings, DryLin® linear guide systems and igubal® spherical bearings. For more information, contact igus at (800) 521-2747 or visit www.igus.com.


Courtesy of  IGUS