Chainflex® Continuous-Flex Cables

Chainflex continuous-flex cables are available in more than 800 sizes and styles. The line ranges from power and control cables to air hoses data cables, servo cables and fiber optic cables. Igus performs more than 35 rigorous cable tests in all types of conditions, to ensure the elite performance of Chainflex. Chainflex continuous-flex cables are available in more than 800 sizes and styles. The line ranges from power and control cables to air hoses data cables, servo cables and fiber optic cables. Igus performs more than 35 rigorous cable tests in all types of conditions, to ensure the elite performance of Chainflex. Chainflex continuous-flex cables are available in more than 800 sizes and styles. The line ranges from power and control cables to air hoses data cables, servo cables and fiber optic cables. Igus performs more than 35 rigorous cable tests in all types of conditions, to ensure the elite performance of Chainflex. Chainflex continuous-flex cables are available in more than 800 sizes and styles. The line ranges from power and control cables to air hoses data cables, servo cables and fiber optic cables. Igus performs more than 35 rigorous cable tests in all types of conditions, to ensure the elite performance of Chainflex.
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Chainflex Overview 		 

Chainflex® continuous-flex cables—often called flex cable or robot cable—were developed by igus® in 1988 and are designed for installation in Energy Chain cable carriers. They deliver longer life and better performance in all types of automated machinery and are ideal for demanding, high-flex applications. Visit the video library for application and installation videos.

Chainflex cables are available in more than 800 sizes and styles. The line offers data, power, bus, Ethernet, koax and fiber optic cables, as well as air hoses. Igus pioneered a unique technique of cable construction in which the conductors are bundled rather than layered and performs more than 35 rigorous cable tests in all types of conditions, to ensure the elite performance of Chainflex.

All Chainflex cables are RoHS-approved. Igus also offers custom Chainflex cables and Chainflex specifically for Allen Bradley Systems. Chainflex cables are available from stock with no minimum order.


How can I learn more about Chainflex?

  1. Chainflex Selector or Chainflex Helper—use these tools to determine which Chainflex cables are right for your application.
  2. Search for Chainflex and Energy Chain by part number.
  3. "QuickSpec" RFQ—submit this quick and easy form to have a member of igus’ expert sales team contact you.
  4. The Application Corner—read real-world application examples about customers using Chainflex cables.
  5. PDF files—download and read PDF files about Chainflex.


 How do I order Chainflex?

No matter how large or small the order, every customer receives the same level of customer service and commitment to quality when buying from igus. Standard items are available from stock and no minumum order is required.

To buy direct from igus:

  1. call (800) 521-2747 to speak with a customer service representative;
  2. fax a purchase order to (401) 438-7270; or
  3. send a purchase order via e-mail to sales@igus.com.


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Product Highlights
Continuous-flex cables Data and control cables
Chainflex cables are ideal for demanding, high-flex applications where a robust energy supply system is critical. Control, bus, servo, twisted pair, individually twisted pair, koax and 24 AWG to 350 MCM cables   Chainflex continuous-flex cables are available in more than 800 sizes and styles. The line ranges from power and control cables to air hoses data cables, servo cables and fiber optic cables. Igus performs more than 35 rigorous cable tests in all types of conditions, to ensure the elite performance of Chainflex. Cost-effective cables with long service life at small bending radii, even with constant cycling at high speeds
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Chainflex CF14 Chainflex Air
CF14 is designed to withstand millions of cycles at a small bending radius—10 times the outer diameter or even smaller, depending on the application.

Ethernet cables for high-volume data transfer in tight spaces

   Chainflex Air hoses have been successfully tested for more than 10 million cycles at a bend radius 10 times the outer diameter while installed in an Energy Chain®.Pneumatic hoses with high flexibility, high abrasion-resistance and excellent resistance to oils and coolants  
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Watch videos of Chainflex in action and learn about how it can be used. Video Library
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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Technical information about Chainflex cables

  Design Rules for Distribution of Cables/Hoses:
Learn how to install cables in igus Energy Chain
Strain Relief:
For electrical cables
A Guide to Regulatory Approval Codes:
For Chainflex cables
American Wire Gauge (AWG) Chart:
For Chainflex cables
Load-carrying Capacity:
Of Chainflex cables
Chemical Resistance:
Comprehensive list of chemicals that different Chainflex cables can withstand

Learn about the different styles of Chainflex cables
Control Cables
Bend Radius
Oil Resist.
Temp Range F
v max Unsupported
v max Gliding
a max
Torsion Resist.
# of Conductors
AWG Range
CF130: Low-cost, flexing tray cable
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10 x
N
+23 to +158
6.56 ft/s
3.28 ft/s
32.8 ft/s
Y
2 to 25
22 to 10
CF140: Low-cost, flexing tray cable with shielding
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12-15 x
N
+23 to +158
6.56 ft/s
3.28 ft/s
32.8 ft/s
N
3 to 25
24 to 14
CF130US: Low-cost, flexing tray cable, UL- & CSA-rated
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8 x
Y
+23 to +176
6.56 ft/s
3.28 ft/s
32.8 ft/s
Y
2 to 33
22 to 10
CF140US: Low-cost, flexing tray cable with shielding, UL- & CSA-rated
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10 x
Y
+23 to +176
6.56 ft/s
3.28 ft/s
32.8 ft/s
N
2 to 33
22 to 10
CF170-D: Regular duty, oil-resistant, DESINA-approved cable
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10 x
Y
-4 to +176
6.56 ft/s
3.28 ft/s
3.28 ft/s
Y
3 to 30
20 to 8
CF5: Power/signal cable with PVC jacket
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7.5 x
Y
+23 to +158
32.8 ft/s
16.4 ft/s
164 ft/s2
Y
2 to 42
20 to 14
CF6: Power/signal cable with shielding and PVC jacket
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7.5 x
Y
+23 to +158
32.8 ft/s
16.4 ft/s
164 ft/s2
N
3 to 25
24 to 14
CF7: Power/signal cable with oil resistance and PUR jacket
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7.5 x
Y
-4 to +176
32.8 ft/s
16.4 ft/s
164 ft/s2
Y
3 to 25
20 to 14
CF7-D: Oil-resistant power/signal cable; DESINA approved
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7.5 x
Y
-4 to +176
32.8 ft/s
16.4 ft/s
164 ft/s2
Y
7 to 25
18 to 16
CF8: Power/signal cable with shielding, oil resistance and PUR jacket
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7.5 x
Y
-4 to +176
32.8 ft/s
16.4 ft/s
164 ft/s2
N
3 to 24
20 to 14
CF2: Longest life power/signal cable with shielding
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5 x
Y
-4 to +176
32.8 ft/s
16.4 ft/s
164 ft/s2
N
3 to 48
26 to 16
CF98: Control cable for reduced bend radius
4 x
Y
-31 to +194
32.8 ft/s
16.4 ft/s
164 ft/s2
Y
2 to 8
26 to 22
CF9: Halogen-free cable for extreme temps with a TPE jacket
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5 x
Y
-32 to +212
32.85 ft/s
16.4 ft/s
164 ft/s2
Y
3 to 25
24 to 2
CF10: Halogen-free, shielded cable for extreme temps with TPE jacket
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5 x
Y
-32 to +212
32.8 ft/s
16.4 ft/s
164 ft/s2
N
2 to 25
26 to 12
Data/Encoder Cables
Bend Radius
Oil Resist.
Temp Range F
v max Unsupported
 v max Gliding
a max
Torsion Resist.
# of Conductors
AWG Range
CF240: Regular duty, control cable with shielding
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10 x
Y
+23 to +158
6.56 ft/s
9.84 ft/s
98.4 ft/s
N
3 to 24
26 to 22
CF211 data: Regular duty, twisted pair with overall shield
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10 x
Y
+23 to +158
16.4 ft/s
9.84 ft/s
98.4 ft/s
N
2 to 28
24 to 20
CF211 feedback: Regular duty, twisted pair with overall shield
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10 x
Y
+23 to +158
16.4 ft/s
9.84 ft/s
98.4 ft/s
N
8 to 16
26 to 20
CF11: Twisted pair with overall shield for extreme temperatures
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10 x
Y
-31 to +212
32.8 ft/s
16.4 ft/s
164 ft/s
N
4 to 36
26 to 14
CF11-D: Twisted pair with overall shield for extreme temperatures
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10 x
Y
-31 to +212
32.8 ft/s
16.4 ft/s
164 ft/s
N
12 to 16
26 to 17
CF11-LC: Low capacitance, twisted pair with overall shield
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10 x
Y
-31 to +158
32.8 ft/s
16.4 ft/s
164 ft/s
N
2 to 4
20
CF11-IB-S: Special bus cable with shielding
10 x
Y
-32 to +158
32.8 ft/s
16.4 ft/s
164 ft/s
N
6 to 9
24 to 17
CF11-LC-D: Low capacitance, twisted pair with shielding
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10 x
Y
-32 to +158
32.8 ft/s
16.4 ft/s
164 ft/s
N
4
24 to 20
CF12: Industrial, twisted pair with overall shield
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10 x
Y
-31 to +212
32.8 ft/s
16.4 ft/s
164 ft/s
N
6 to 28
24 to 17
CFBUS: DeviceNet cable, aka: trunk-and-drop cables
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10 x
Y
-4 to +158
32.8 ft/s
16.4 ft/s
164 ft/s
N
4
thick 18/16
thin 24/22

CF14US: CAT 5 ethernet cable for RJ45 connectors
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12.5 x
Y
-31 to +158
32.8 ft/s
16.4 ft/s
164 ft/s
N
4
26
CF14: CAT 5 ethernet cable
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12.5 x
Y
-31 to +158
32.8 ft/s
16.4 ft/s
164 ft/s
N
2 to 4
24
Bus/Fiber Optic Cables
Bend Radius
Oil Resist.
Temp Range F
v max Unsupported
 v max Gliding
a max
Torsion Resist.
# of Conductors
AWG Range
CFLG: Fiber optic cable with addtional copper conductors
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10 x
N
+23 to +158
32.8 ft/s
16.4 ft/s
164 ft/s
N
2=cu
2=fiber
cu = 18
fiber = 200/230µm
CFLG-6G: Fiber optic cable
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15 x
Y
+4 to +140
32.8 ft/s
16.4 ft/s
164 ft/s
N
6 to 12
50/125µm
62.5/125µm
CFLK: Fiber optic cable with plastic fiber optic conductors
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12.5 x
Y
-4 to +158
32.8 ft/s
16.4 ft/s
164 ft/s
N
1 to 6
980/1000µm
Koax Cable
Bend Radius
Oil Resist.
Temp Range F
v max Unsupported
 v max Gliding
a max
Torsion Resist.
# of Conductors
AWG Range

CF.Koax: Koax cable
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10 x
Y
-31 to +212
32.8 ft/s
16.4 ft/s
164 ft/s
N
1 to 5
30
Servo Cables
Bend Radius
Oil Resist.
Temp Range F
v max Unsupported
 v max Gliding
Torsion Resist.
# of Conductors
AWG Range
CF21: Shielded servo/power with shielded, twisted pair
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7.5 x
Y
+23 to +158
32.8 ft/s
16.4 ft/s
164 ft/s
N
4 + 2
4 + 2 x 2
power = 16 - 4
signal = 22 - 16
CF27: Regular-duty servo cable with shielding
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7.5 x
Y
-4 to +176
32.8 ft/s
16.4 ft/s
164 ft/s
N
4 + 2
power = 16 - 6
signal = 17 - 16
Power Cables
Bend Radius
Oil Resist.
Temp Range F
v max Unsupported
 v max Gliding
a max
Torsion Resist.
# of Conductors
AWG Range
CF30: Unshielded power cable
Download .PDF file
7.5 x
Y
+23 to +158
32.8 ft/s
16.4 ft/s
164 ft/s
Y
4 to 5
16 to 1
CF31: Shielded power cable
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7.5 x
Y
+23 to +158
32.8 ft/s
16.4 ft/s
164 ft/s
N
4 to 5
16 to 2/0
CF34: Power cable for low/average temperatures
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7.5 x
Y
-31 to +194
32.8 ft/s
16.4 ft/s
164 ft/s
Y
4
16 to 1
CF34-PE/2: TPE power cable with shielding
10 x
Y
-31 to +194
32.8 ft/s
16.4 ft/s
164 ft/s
Y
4
1 to 3/0
CF35: Shielded power cable for low/average temperatures
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7.5 x
Y
-31 to +212
32.8 ft/s
16.4 ft/s
164 ft/s
N
4
16 to 6
CF300: Single conductor power cables
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7.5 x
Y
-31 to +158
32.8 ft/s
16.4 ft/s
164 ft/s
Y
1
10 to 350 MCM
CFPE: Single-core cable for heavy duty use
7.5 x
Y
-32 to +212
32.8 ft/s
16.4 ft/s
164 ft/s
Y
1
4 to 12
CF310: Shielded, single conductor power cables
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7.5 x
Y
-31 to +158
32.8 ft/s
16.4 ft/s
164 ft/s
N
1
8 to 300 MCM
CFCRANE: Medium voltage, shielded, single-core cable
10 x
Y
-13 to +176
32.8 ft/s
16.4 ft/s
164 ft/s
N
1
4 to 3/0
Airhoses
CFAir Pneumatic Hose: Highly flexible pneumatic hose for Energy Chains
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