Two new hybrid cables from igus suitable for Bosch Rexroth and Siemens

Firstly, the CF280.UL.H401 ¬with a PUR jacket suitable for the modular and compact drive system ctrlX DRIVE from Bosch Rexroth for synchronous servomotors of the MS2N series. Secondly, the proven hybrid cable for Siemens SINAMICS S210 drives is now offered with a PVC outer jacket.

Hybrid technology is one of the biggest trends in the cable industry. With over 30 different types, igus has the biggest portfolio of highly flexible hybrid cables that consists of two systems: the CF280. UL with PUR outer jacket and CF220. UL with PVC outer jacket. igus supplies two different jacket materials so that the correct material can be selected for different applications and external conditions.

The oil-resistant PVC jacket is the ideal choice for energy chains used in high cycle numbers in dry areas, for example, in woodworking machines, due to its high abrasion resistance. PVC is designed for ambient temperatures from +5°C to +70°C. The PUR material, on the other hand, has a very high notch resistance and oil resistance. This makes the halogen-free PUR cables suitable for use in energy chains with very high oil loads, for example in a machine tool. And these cables have an extended temperature range from -25°C to +80°C.

The chainflex solutions are available from stock by the metre and are assembled and designed to meet well-known manufacturer standards. "So as to offer our customers more and more solutions for the drive systems of various manufacturers, we are continuously expanding our cable range,” says Justin Leonard, Director of E-chains and Cables at igus UK. “That's why we now offer two new hybrid cables suitable for these popular Bosch Rexroth and Siemens drives."

More solutions for different applications

Specifically, with the PUR hybrid cable CF280.UL.H401 for synchronous servo motors of the MS2N series, igus now has a product for the modular drive system ctrlX DRIVE from Bosch Rexroth.

The new cable is suitable for applications with a bending factor of down to 15xd and therefore suitable for use in many industries – from machine tools and material handling to the automotive industry. In addition, igus now also offers its hybrid cable as CF220 to match Siemens SINAMICS S210 drives – the UL.H304 with a PVC outer jacket. “Our customers can now also use this proven hybrid cable with a 15% cheaper PVC jacket for applications in dry environments,” says Justin Leonard. “This means that extra costs in the hybrid cables range can be reduced and customers have the choice between two technically identical cables with different jacket qualities depending on the area of application. This allows us to offer more choice and offer our customers further individual solutions for their applications," he adds.

By using chainflex cables, users also save around 40% installation space in the energy chain and 43% material weight compared to using individual servo- and measuring system cables. Thanks to the reduced weight that needs driving by the system, less energy is also consumed.

Tested for millions of cycles for guaranteed resilience

The highly flexible cables are specially designed for use in moving applications and guarantee a long service life, even with high dynamics. Each cable is specially adapted to the respective motor type. Like all igus chainflex cables, the new hybrid cables have been tested under real conditions over millions of cycles.

From test results collected in the 3,800sq m in-house laboratory in Cologne, the cable specialist, for example, can predict the service life of their cables. This data also flows into an online tool that allows customers to easily calculate the lifetime of their cables in the shortest possible time. igus, therefore, is the only cable manufacturer on the market to offer a warranty of up to 36 months on its entire cable range, providing customers additional security for planning their applications.