Unlock superior networking solutions in industrial environments with chainflex® Bus Cables. Designed to cater to a multitude of industrial bus systems, including Profibus, Interbus, Profinet, Ethernet, CAN-Bus, DeviceNet, ASi, and CC-Link, these cables are the ideal choice for ensuring seamless data transmission across various platforms.
Features and Benefits
- Wide Compatibility: chainflex® bus cables are compatible with many industrial bus systems, ensuring versatile applications across different network protocols.
- Torsion and Flexibility: Specifically engineered for torsion applications, chainflex® cables are perfect for environments where cables undergo constant twisting and bending, maintaining integrity even in narrow bending radii.
- Extreme Environmental Resistance: Designed to withstand severe climatic conditions, chainflex® cables ensure reliable performance in extreme temperatures and environments.
- Long Travel Distances at High Speeds: Ideal for applications involving long travel distances, high speeds, and accelerations, ensuring uninterrupted data flow and reduced maintenance.
- Durable Jacket Materials: Choose from a variety of jacket materials including PVC, iguPUR, PUR, or TPE, each offering robust protection and longevity under different conditions.
- Tested Reliability: Undergone rigorous testing by igus®, with millions of cycles in e-chains®, chainflex® bus cables are proven to withstand demanding industrial applications with 36 month guarantee against failure.
- Optimised Bending Radii: With bending radii up to 7.5xd, these cables offer superior flexibility and ease of installation in tight spaces.
- High-Speed Data Transmission: Engineered for efficient and rapid data transfer, making chainflex® an excellent choice for modern industrial networks.
Jacket Material Comparison
Material |
Key Properties |
Ideal Conditions |
PVC |
Cost-effective, flame retardant |
Indoor, light mechanical stress |
iguPUR |
Special igus® formulation, durable |
High-torsion, mobile installations |
PUR |
Abrasion, oil, and UV resistant |
Harsh industrial environments |
TPE |
Highest thermal/chemical resistance |
Cleanrooms, high-temp areas |
Compare Bus Cable Performance
Feature |
CFBUS.PVC |
CF888 |
CFBUS.PUR |
CF898 |
CFBUS |
CFBUS.LB |
Flexibility |
High |
Very High |
Very High |
Extreme |
Medium |
High |
Temp Range |
-5°C to +70°C |
-25°C to +80°C |
-25°C to +90°C |
-40°C to +100°C |
-5°C to +70°C |
-5°C to +70°C |
Jacket |
PVC |
iguPUR |
PUR |
TPE |
PVC |
PVC |
EMI Shielding |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Optional |
Yes |