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igus® inc.

PO BOX 14349

East Providence

RI 02914

+1 800 521 2747

+1 401 438 7270

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PVC, PUR and TPE flexible cables

chainflex® cable jacketing materials for a range of requirements

The outer jacket of a cable protects against mechanical stress, high temperatures and chemical substances, among many other conditions. chainflex® cables are designed with the abrasion-resistant and low-adhesion sheath materials PVC, PUR or TPE in order to adhere to specific application requirements. Learn more about the the advantages of chainflex® cables and about our 36 month guarantee.

PVC

PVC or polyvinyl chlorine is particularly abrasion-resistant.
Chemical structure and difficult flammability makes it ideal for lighting technology, packaging machines and assembly lines.
Resistant to permanent moisture and salt water, but not halogen-free.
In the low-voltage range, PVC has the best price-performance ratio.
Also available in oil-resistant and non-oil-resistant mixtures.
Three of our PVC options are control cables CF880 (low cost), CF130 (standard) and CF5 (oil-resistant).

PUR

PUR or polyurethane is a halogen-free and self-extinguishing thermoplastic elastomer.
Up to a certain temperature, PUR is rubber-like, making it very bend-resistant.
The material makes for a strong cable jacket, and notch-resistant, abrasion-resistant and has low temperature flexibility.
Compared to other materials, PUR has the best chemical resistance,
Ideal for machine tools, plant construction, cement plants or the automotive industry.
Our CF890 iguPUR and CF77-UL:PUR cables are engineered with this material, among many other PUR chainflex® options.

TPE

TPE is a thermoplastic elastomer material.
TPE-U is commonly used for flexible cables, as it can reliably withstand mechanical loads and has resistance to external influences such as chemicals and extreme temperatures.
TPE is generally suitable for a temperature range of -31˚ to 212˚F.
Offered as halogen-free or flame-retardant. UL 94-HB compliant.
The chainflex CF9 cable is a halogen-free TPE cable, and the CF9-UL is a flame-retardant TPE option.
Can handle harsh environmental conditions and continuous movement very well, TPE cables are often found in crane applications or material handling.

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Application Assistance

For further questions or product information, please contact:

Timothy Marran

chainflex® Product Manager

+1 (800) 521-2747

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