chainflex

The ins and outs of chainflex®

chainflex® are cables that are specifically designed for dynamic motion. So, whether these are continuous flex applications, or working within e-chain® systems – drag chain or power track, whatever you wish to call them – it is all about that continuous motion. igus® does not supply cables for static applications at all; you are more than welcome to use our cables for that, however, what we produce is for motion. Our key phrase is: long-lasting life in continuous flex applications.

What are the limits to bend radius’ on chainflex® cables?

For cable carriers, also called e-chains® or energy chains, the minimum bend radius must be greater than that of the cable so that cable safety is maintained. Energy chain manufacturers offer different bend radiuses to allow customers to correctly match them to their cables. The bend radius of the e-chain® should be greater than the largest radius requirements of the cables inside – this can be obtained by multiplying (bending factor x overall diameter (OD)).

Looking inside igus®

Q&A with Matthew Aldridge: Managing Director of igus®. Get an overview of some igus® key features and how we are continuing with innovation in the plastics world.

Introducing the 36-month guarantee energy chains

Everyone needs reassurance at times. igus® are now able to offer a 36 month guarantee on not only our chainflex® cables but also our e-chains®. If it breaks in less than 36 months, we will replace it free of charge.

igus® says YES!

For a long time at igus® we have supported the development of up-and-coming members of our team. An initiative to support these students and their education facilities saw the birth of the YES programme.

How many types of cables are available in the igus® cable range?

igus® cables are supplied in a range of types, lengths, qualities and even fully harnessed. Our chainflex® cables are specially designed for continuous flex over long periods of time and in diverse environments. These can be supplied as raw cable or as readycables® – connectorised cables that are ready to install into energy chains.

igus® offshore solutions

igus® products has an enormous presence in offshore business and development too. Our strong polymer products are able to support huge systems in the oil and gas industry where strength, endurance and reliability are key factors when selecting a supplier.