Discover the highest quality chainflex® Fibre Optic Cables, engineered to redefine the standards of data transmission in demanding industrial applications. Whether you're dealing with gradient fibre glass cables, POF (polymeric optical fibre), or HCS (hard-clad silica optical fibre), chainflex® cables are meticulously designed to offer unmatched flexibility and durability.
Features and Benefits
- Ultra-Flexible Design: With bending radii up to 5xd, chainflex® cables are exceptionally flexible, making them ideal for tight spaces and dynamic applications in energy chains.
- Metal-Free Composition: chainflex® fibre optic cables are entirely free of metals, making them uniquely suited for environments where metal components are not desirable.
- Oil and Coolant Resistance: chainflex® cables are resistant to oils and coolants, ensuring reliable performance in industrial settings where such exposures are common.
- Versatile Application Range: Designed for use in torsion applications, severe climatic conditions, and for very long travel distances, chainflex® cables maintain high performance under various stress factors.
- High-Speed Data Transmission: Perfect for applications requiring rapid and efficient data transfer, chainflex® cables support high bandwidth communication with minimal signal loss.
- Durable Jacket Materials: Choose from PVC, PUR, or TPE jackets to suit your specific environmental and mechanical requirements.
- Tested for Reliability: Tested in the igus® laboratory, with millions of cycles in e-chains®, chainflex® cables are proven to withstand rigorous use with guaranteed safety against failure.
- Applications Across Industries: Ideal for telecommunications, data centers, industrial automation, and more, chainflex® cables are versatile for a wide range of high-tech applications.
Compare Fibre Types
|
Fibre Type |
Construction |
Transmission Quality |
Flexibility |
Ideal For |
|
POF |
Polymer core |
Medium |
High |
Short-distance industrial comms |
|
Glass Fibre |
Multi-mode fibre glass |
High |
Moderate to high |
Long-distance & automation |
|
HCS |
Silica core with polymer cladding |
Very High |
Moderate |
Harsh industrial networks |
|
Gradient Index |
Core density variation |
Very High |
High |
High-speed, low-loss systems |
Applications
- Robotics and automation
- Data centre and control cabinet routing
- Long travel e-chain® systems
- Assembly line and production technology
- Telecommunications and signal processing
- Machine tools with harsh environmental exposure
