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Continuous-flex cables now available with over-molded connectors

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Igus® Inc., the leading developer of Energy Chain® cable carriers, Chainflex® continuous-flex cables and iglide® plastic bearings, now offers Chainflex cables with over-molded connectors. Chainflex CF.INI increases the variety of options available to Chainflex customers by adding an easy to specify sensor/actuator cord set for process automation applications to igus’ line […]

Filed Under: Industry news Tagged With: chainflex, igus, over-molded connectors

High-quality fiber optic cables for automated applications

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Igus® Inc. offers Chainflex CFLG, a glass fiber optic data cable. Like igus’ entire line of Chainflex cables, CFLG is specially designed for use in Energy Chain Systems® and for continuous-flex applications. Chainflex CFLG combines the high optical transmission quality of glass with the ability to deliver a superior performance, even […]

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New Chainflex continuous-flex cables designed for Allen Bradley systems

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Igus® Inc. has developed a line of continuous-flex, drive, interconnect cables especially for Allen Bradley “MP series” industrial automation systems. These new Chainflex drive cables have industry-standard military style circular connectors with TPE-molded back shell for IP 67 rating.   As with all Chainflex cables, these interconnects are ideal for continuous-flexing […]

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Continuous flex cables deliver longer life and better performance

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Igus® Inc.’s Chainflex® continuous-flex cables are designed for installation in Energy Chain® cable carriers to deliver longer life and better performance for automated machinery. Chainflex cables are ideal for demanding, high-flex applications where a robust energy supply system is critical. Igus first developed Chainflex cables in 1988 with the goal of […]

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Energy Chain cable carriers and Chainflex continuous-flex cables for extrememly tight space restrictions

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Igus® Inc. offers Energy Chain® cable carriers and Chainflex® continuous-flex cables designed for extremely tight space restrictions. These compact versions of the company’s comprehensive line of automated machinery components are ideal for packaging applications. Igus delivers Energy Chains in all shapes and sizes. The E2 micro series of Energy Chains is […]

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Chainflex cables and Energy Chain cable carriers meet highest ISO standard in cleanroom applications

★ By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Igus® Inc., the industry-leading developer of Energy Chain Systems®, Chainflex® continuous-flex cables and iglide® plastic bearings, today announced newly achieved certifications in cleanroom environments for both its Chainflex cables and Energy Chain® cable carriers. These products meet ISO cleanroom standard 14644-1 set forth by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the […]

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