Discover the robust and versatile chainflex® Measuring System Cables, an essential component for any high-precision measuring setup. chainflex® cables, including resolver cables, feedback cables, and encoder cables, are specially designed to meet the demands of dynamic applications.
Features and Benefits
- Wide Manufacturer Compatibility: chainflex® cables are designed to work seamlessly with systems from virtually all renowned manufacturers, ensuring broad application potential.
- High-Stress Resilience: Ideal for medium to high-stress environments, chainflex® cables maintain their integrity and performance under demanding conditions.
- Flame-Retardant and Resilient: Engineered to be flame-retardant, coolant-resistant, and oil-resistant, chainflex® cables can withstand harsh industrial environments.
- Cold-Flexible and Twistable: Offering exceptional flexibility, chainflex® cables are cold-flexible and twistable, adapting to various installation requirements and operating conditions.
- Optimised Bending Radii: With bending radii up to 10xd, chainflex® cables provide superior flexibility and durability, even in tight installation spaces.
- Diverse Jacket Materials: Choose from PVC, iguPUR, PUR, or TPE jacket materials to match specific environmental and mechanical requirements.
- Ideal for Precision Applications: Perfect for high-accuracy measuring systems, chainflex® cables ensure consistent and reliable signal transmission, crucial for precision measurements.
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
Jacket Material Comparison
|
Material |
Key Characteristics |
Best Use Cases |
|
PVC |
Cost-effective, flame retardant |
Indoor, moderate stress, standard automation |
|
iguPUR |
Durable, oil & wear resistant |
Industrial automation, machine tools |
|
PUR |
Superior mechanical and chemical resistance |
Mobile applications, high flex stress |
|
TPE |
Extreme temperature and chemical resilience |
Cleanrooms, food-grade and outdoor setups |
Compare Measuring System Cable Types
|
Feature |
CF211 |
CF884 |
CF894 |
CF111.D |
CF113.D |
CF11.D |
|
Cable Type |
Feedback |
Resolver |
Feedback |
Encoder |
Encoder |
Encoder |
|
Flexibility |
Medium |
High |
High |
Medium |
High |
Very High |
|
Jacket |
PVC |
iguPUR |
PUR |
PVC |
PUR |
TPE |
|
EMI Shielding |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Temp Range |
-5°C to +70°C |
-25°C to +80°C |
-25°C to +90°C |
-5°C to +70°C |
-25°C to +90°C |
-40°C to +100°C |
