igus® Chainfix parameters | Overview

parameters		CFX	tiewrap plates
		clamps	bolted, clip-on
Recommended standard		E4, E6, for all	easy chain®, E2/000,
for the following e-chains®:		KMA* with C-profile	E2 e-tubes, E4, E6
		*Plastic-Metal mounting brackets
When do I use this igus® strain relief system:		Standard for high accelerations, loads and demanding applications. In many cables, large cable Ø, cables on top of each other. For long travels, cranes, offshore, machine tools, high speeds, hydraulic cables. When modularity is required.	Standard for many applications with medium accelerations. In unsupported, gliding, hanging und standing applications in general machine and machine tools construction. For side by side cables. Can be also used as individual part, e.g. for switch cabinets or the like
When not to uset:		No restriction	By large
			cable diameters
Properties
Installation time index		+	+
Definable tensile strength		+ +	–
Price index		2 1/2	1
Modularity		yes	yes
Dynamic		High to very high	high
Determination of tensile strength 1) in N with chainflex®			cable ties
Cables under different conditions			easy	double
dry, PUR		1023	94	165
dry, PVC		891	455	601
dry, TPE		1580	97	224
water 2), PUR		947	65	150
water 2), PVC		917	447	528
water 2), TPE		1283	94	123
oil 3), PUR		500	96	137
oil 3), PVC		874	393	627
oil 3), TPE		1044	64	87

1) Tested with igus® chainflex® cables made of jacket materials PVC (CF7-15-12), PUR (CF5-05-25), TPE (CF9-10-25 ) and a .59 in. Ø
2) Water, 140°F, 24h conditioning cabinet at 90% RF
3) Cables coated with oil. Oil type synthetic lubricating oil with Teflon
All strain relief systems were tightened with 1 Nm. Cable tie tightened manually.
+ + = best suitability | + = good suitability | + – = satisfactorily suitable | – = conditionally suitable

Price index
1/2 = low price category
1 1/2 = medium price category
3 = high price category

parameters		Clips for C-profiles	Nuggets
		or snap-on	Strain relief separators
Recommended standard		E4, E6, for all	for all KMA* with
for the following e-chains®:		KMA* with C-profile	C-profiles, top-hat rails
		*Plastic-Metal mounting brackets	*Plastic-Metal mounting brackets
When do I use this igus® strain relief system:		Low-priced, space-saving strain relief for many applications with medium accelerations. For cables on top of each other or cables with the same diameters.	Low-priced, quick strain relief for simpler application with little space requirement at medium accelerations. Can be also used as individual part for rigid laying like in switch cabinets or the like
When not to uset:		By high	By high
		stressing capacities	stressing capacities
Properties
Installation time index		+ –	+ –
Definable tensile strength		+ –	–
Price index		2	1
Modularity		yes	yes
Dynamic		medium	high
Determination of tensile strength 1) in N with chainflex®
Cables under different conditions
dry, PUR		66	356
dry, PVC		72	395
dry, TPE		103	286
water 2), PUR		51	255
water 2), PVC		55	312
water 2), TPE		86	170
oil 3), PUR		45	95
oil 3), PVC		59	402
oil 3), TPE		63	87

1) Tested with igus® chainflex® cables made of jacket materials PVC (CF7-15-12), PUR (CF5-05-25), TPE (CF9-10-25 ) and a .59 in. Ø
2) Water, 140°F, 24h conditioning cabinet at 90% RF
3) Cables coated with oil. Oil type synthetic lubricating oil with Teflon
All strain relief systems were tightened with 1 Nm. Cable tie tightened manually.
+ + = best suitability | + = good suitability | + – = satisfactorily suitable | – = conditionally suitable

Price index
1/2 = low price category
1 1/2 = medium price category
3 = high price category

parameters		strain relief -		CFB strain relief-
		separators		connector system
Recommended standard		E2/000, E2 tubes,		E4, E6, for all
for the following e-chains®:		E6, T3		KMA* with C-profile
				*Plastic-Metal mounting brackets
When do I use this igus® strain relief system:		Combination of separator and strain relief, ideal for little space requirement. For applications with medium accelerations. For smaller cable Ø. Ideal for e-tubes. For machine tools and automation.		Space-saving, modular strain relief with many cables in confined spaces. For applications with high accelerations and loads, e.g. machine tools.
When not to uset:		By high		No restriction
		stressing capacities
Properties
Installation time index		+		+ –
Definable tensile strength		–		+
Price index		1 1/2		3
Modularity		yes		yes (special design )
Dynamic		high		High to very high
Determination of tensile strength 1) in N with chainflex®		cable ties
Cables under different conditions		Easy	double
dry, PUR		109	128	573
dry, PVC		339	289	330
dry, TPE		64	82	285
water 2), PUR		65	139	245
water 2), PVC		136	151	233
water 2), TPE		48	98	177
oil 3), PUR		19	89	203
oil 3), PVC		146	315	223
oil 3), TPE		77	33	165

1) Tested with igus® chainflex® cables made of jacket materials PVC (CF7-15-12), PUR (CF5-05-25), TPE (CF9-10-25 ) and a .59 in. Ø
2) Water, 140°F, 24h conditioning cabinet at 90% RF
3) Cables coated with oil. Oil type synthetic lubricating oil with Teflon
All strain relief systems were tightened with 1 Nm. Cable tie tightened manually.
+ + = best suitability | + = good suitability | + – = satisfactorily suitable | – = conditionally suitable

Price index
1/2 = low price category
1 1/2 = medium price category
3 = high price category