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Cables for moving applications: chainflex®

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Why should I go for chainflex®?

From super to super cost-effective

Find the electrically identical cables with mechanical differences and find the best solution for your application.

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What advantages do our cables offer?

  • 30 years of experience
  • 4-year guarantee
  • Tested in our own laboratory on over 5,000 square meters, 125 test systems, over 800 ongoing tests
  • Huge range with 1,354 cables types for data, bus and hybrid systems, control system and drive
  • Predictable and/or configurable service life
  • Available from stock, from 1ft length
  • Cables for every type of movement: horizontal, vertical, torsion, high speed
  • Freely available samples
  • 50% time reduction when stripping due to unique CFRIP technology
  • Optionally with intelligent tensile strength monitoring from smart plastics for exceptionally heavy-duty cables
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chainflex cables in use - exciting practical examples from our customers

Use the right cable for every industry

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material handlingMaterial handling
roboticRobotics
offshoreOffshore
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Predictable safety thanks to laboratory and field experience

We test our cables thoroughly in the industry's largest test laboratory. For this, we rely on 64 systems and 800 parallel tests.
After each test, we create a separate test report, which you can fall back on should you require documentation or an overview. Find out directly what has been tested and what the results are.

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chainflex works - guaranteed and certified!

UL-verified

Do you value safety, quality and reliability when it comes to cables?
So do we! For many years, we have been manufacturing cables specifically for energy chains. It is particularly important to us to test all cables extensively so that they last a long time in your applications.
Today, we can give you a guarantee of up to 4 years on chainflex cables. In addition, our guarantee promise is also UL verified. But how did the guarantee come about and how was it certified?

The chainflex guaranteechainflex® works - guaranteed and certified!

New cable products 2026

Discover this year's innovations here. You can expect exciting products relating to the following topics: guarantee promises, product extensions in the field of drive technology, halogen-free cables and new cable series.

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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. Here you can find the standards and approvals concerned, and in which regions of the world they play a special role.

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chainflex CASE

Save on storage space and repeat orders. The chainflex CASE as a simple transport and storage option. Quick and easy unreeling of the cable directly from the cardboard box at the place of use is now possible. Available for most cable types.

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What are chainflex cables for motion?

Our cables meet all RoHS II and REACH requirements that are currently valid, as well as every standard in electromagnetic compatibility. They are certified according to UL, DNV, EAC, CTP and CE and are also approved and certified for use in systems according to EtherCAT, CC-Link, CC-Link IE Field, Profibus, Profinet and Interbus.

A wide range of cable types with different jacket materials ensures a high reliability in energy chains. igus chainflex cables withstand various applications with high speed and acceleration, long travels and tough environmental conditions.

Sensor for a smart cable | i.Sense CF.P

This sensor is literally "standing" on the cable ...
Cables that run in an energy chain require a particularly intensive "look":

  • The CF.P sensor measures the tensile forces on the cables
  • Permanently increased tensile forces can lead to cable damage and in the worst case, cable fire
  • The CF.P sensor identifies maintenance that has been carried out incorrectly on the cables
Everything about the smart chainflex cable

chainflex® Application Stories

cables in food processing application

Cable management for high-bay warehouse operation

In the meat-processing industry, igus® readychain® cable carrier systems streamline storage and handling in high-bay warehouses, cutting installation time from three days to just four hours, minimizing assembly errors, and reducing the risk of plant downtime—delivering reliable, efficient operation for complex storage-and-retrieval units.

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    • chainflex® cables in concrete manufacturing

    chainflex® cables in concrete manufacturing

    A manufacturer with a five-axis CNC router available in four main styles. replaced cables with chainflex in their application. The cables had to be able to withstand heavy duty applications, and at the same time possess a high degree of flexibility. The replacement cables have been in place over 10 years.

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    • chainflex in amusement park ride

    Pre-assembled energy supply for amusement park ride

    With readychain®, igus® is assigned all the procurement logistics, from the purchase of all essential special parts to the safe, efficient delivery of the ready-to-install system on a fixed date. There is a number of reasons to opt for a pre-assembled cable carrier system in mechanical and plant automation. Manufacturing costs, sources of error and project planning costs are reduced, whilst reliability is increased.

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    • chainflex in machining center

    Reliable cables solution in machining centers

    igus® energy chain systems for large machining centers deliver reliable, high-speed energy and media supply over long travel distances. Pre-assembled readychain® solutions simplify installation, reduce downtime, and handle heavy loads with precision. These systems keep gantry machines running smoothly while protecting cables from wear, vibration, and contamination.

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    • Cable Carriers with a Longer lifetime

    Minimal Bend Radius In Stacking Unit

    The igus® chainflex® CF98 control cable solved repeated breakdowns in automated phosphorous-screen stacking units—operating in just 0.7-inch (18 mm) bending radii and enduring 300,000 cycles per month in tight spaces—eliminating downtimes that previously cost over $9,300 annually. Pre-harnessed inside an igus® energy chain, the CF98 cable now delivers uninterrupted, long-term performance, enhancing both operational reliability and cost efficiency.

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    • chainflex in espool stage application

    Automated mic reel with no signal loss

    The e-spool microphone reeler extends cables up to 30 m automatically from the ceiling—no manual work, no risk of cable damage. It eliminates slip rings (a common source of interference) using a twisterband system for smooth, uninterrupted signal transmission. Built-in safety features—special XLR cable with strain relief and auto-stop on exceptional load—protect both gear and operators.

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    • chainflex in steelworks application

    Crane cable carrier in demanding environments

    A company supplying steel rails to the international railway industry replaced festoon systems on its indoor and outdoor cranes to reduce both maintenance requirements and costs. The new energy chain systems are comprised of igus®' E4/4 Heavy Duty Series cable carriers, aluminum guide troughs and chainflex® continuous-flex cables.

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    • Leather-Cutting Machine Success with igus® chainflex®

    Leather-Cutting Machine Success with igus® chainflex®

    A furniture manufacturing plant faced recurring cable failures in its leather-cutting station. Despite continuous operation for 14-hour days, cables would fail every two months, causing up to a full day of downtime per incident. The company retrofitted the machine with chainflex® CF9 continuous-flex control cables, designed for extreme bending and compact installations.

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    • chainflex FOC tight bend radii solutions

    FOC with Tight Bend Radii Solutions

    When copper bus cables fail under tight bend radii and millions of double-strokes, chainflex® fiber optic cables outperform with up to 40% smaller minimum bend radius and far longer service life. Fiber optics deliver high-speed data immune to EMC interference, with signal integrity preserved even when cable curvature changes—something copper cores can’t reliably maintain.

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    • Cable Carriers with a Longer lifetime

    Belt-driven units for automatic gates

    In this application, continuous-flex chainflex® CF9 TPE control cables have a much longer service life than the cables previously used. These are safely guided by igus® energy chains cable carriers from the E2 Micro family. Furthermore, the belt-drive units of the gates are equipped with tribologically optimized iglide® plastic plain bearings, which have reduced wear rate considerably.

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    • Cable Carriers and Cables for Touch-Free Car Wash Systems

    Cable Carriers and Cables for Touch-Free Car Wash Systems

    A leading car wash manufacturer delivers self-service, automatic, tunnel, and freestanding car wash systems, with its touch-free car wash being a customer favorite. This state-of-the-art system handles vehicles of all sizes, including large trucks and Hummers, using advanced software and reliable components.

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    • chainflex in nuclear plant decommissioning

    Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning

    Decommissioning a nuclear power plant demands precise, reliable solutions. For dismantling 46-foot steel tanks, a milling cutter powered by igus® Series 28 E4/00 energy chain carriers ensured smooth operation in zigzag applications. Guiding chainflex® CF9 continuous-flex cables and hoses, this system delivered dependable power and fluid supply, proving the durability and reliability of igus® components in the most demanding environments.

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    • chainflex in victory plaza

    Large screen LED installation

    The igus® E4 energy chain safeguards fiber-optic, power, and control cables on 26-foot automated LED displays at Victory Plaza, ensuring reliable operation 18 hours a day, 360 days a year. Designed for extreme weather, UV, and low-temperature resistance down to –30 °F, it outperforms competitor systems by preventing corkscrewing and premature failure, delivering a durable, low-maintenance solution for high-duty outdoor LED applications.

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    • Crash simulation robots use cable carriers

    Crash simulation robots using cable carriers

    Decommissioning a nuclear power plant demands precise, reliable solutions. For dismantling 46-foot steel tanks, a milling cutter powered by igus® Series 28 E4/00 energy chain carriers ensured smooth operation in zigzag applications. Guiding chainflex® CF9 continuous-flex cables and hoses, this system delivered dependable power and fluid supply, proving the durability and reliability of igus® components in the most demanding environments.

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    • chainflex in Composting Plant

    Control Cables in Composting Plant

    igus® roller energy chains and chainflex® cables keep composting plants running reliably in extreme heat, humidity, and abrasive environments. The roller design minimizes friction and wear, extending service life from annual replacements to over five years. Built for continuous flex and harsh conditions, these systems reduce downtime, cut maintenance, and ensure efficient, long-term operation.

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    • chainflex in roller door application

    High-speed roller door

    The igus® Micro flizz® cable carrier system delivers reliable power and data supply in compact spaces, even at extreme speeds up to 6 m/s and in temperatures as low as −40°F. Pre-assembled with energy chain, guide channel, and cables, it ensures smooth, quiet, and lubrication-free operation while withstanding millions of cycles. Ideal for roller doors, long-travel, and high-acceleration applications, Micro flizz® helps engineers achieve long service life with minimal maintenance and reduced downtime.

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    • chainflex in robotic applications

    Robotic Cable Dress Packs

    chainflex® robotic cables are built for multi-axis motion, handling ±180° torsion every 3 feet with millions of cycles. Dress pack solutions with triflex® energy chains keep cables secure, guided, and protected in demanding robot applications.
    Reduce downtime and extend robot life with cables designed specifically for dynamic robotic environments.

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    • readycable

    readycable

    Save process costs with ready-to-connect readycable for use in energy chains.

    Ready-to-connect cables
    readycable

    Energy chains

    Energy chains ensure safe guidance and protection of cables during movement.

    Energy chains
    readychain

    readychain

    Save up to 95% assembly time with ready-to-install igus readychain.

    Energy supply systems ready to connect

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    chainflex® test laboratory

    Tested on over 5,000m²
    Two billion annual test cycles for guaranteed reliability.

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