IGUS control cable

What is a control cable?

Control cable - also known as control signal cable, is a multicore cable used in automation and instrumentation applications. Control cables can measure and regulate the transmission of automated processes. Flexibility is a concern when choosing control cables. Cables that will be flexed continuously during the automation process may require different structures.

Control cable structure

Conductor core:

Conductor core materials often have many pairs and cores, can use copper or aluminum according to international standard IEC 60228

chainflex® control cables meet the most diverse mechanical requirements with different suitability. Depending on the type of control cable, they are kink-resistant, suitable for tight radii or very low temperatures, UV-resistant, flame-resistant and halogen-free. Tested in the igus® laboratory with millions of cycles in the e-chain®, they provide guaranteed safety against failures.

Control cable types:

From the low price segment with PVC outer sheath to high-end TPE cables

• Control cable CF880, 12.5xd bending radius and PVC outer sheath: low price version
• CF5 control cable,  smaller 6.8xd bending radius with PVC outer sheath and oil resistance: greater technical advantage leads to slightly higher price per meter
• Control cable CF98, oil/organic oil resistant cable, with TPE outer sheath and bending radius of only 4xd: higher price because of greater technical advantages

Characteristics of igus control cable

IGUS®, the world leader in Energy Chain® cable management systems, has developed a line of complementary cables specifically designed to withstand the rigors of high-speed equipment.

• The Chainflex® CF10 Shielded Control Cable series provides high quality cabling solutions for all types of equipment and applications requiring the highest protection and reliability.
• Weather- and environmental-resistant TPE construction is suitable for use in both indoor and outdoor applications, while remaining highly flexible in cold environments and maintaining internal integrity when exposed to temperatures ranging from -31°F to 212°F (-35°C to 100°NS)
• The highly flexible conductors comply with EN 60228 and meet the performance requirements for maximum mechanical loads
• The intermediate coating is made from a pressure-extruded TPE composite, which maintains flexibility while keeping the stranded conductors in short pitches for extremely low twisting.
• Special pressure-resistant TPE outer coating is anti-abrasion, anti-oil, anti-bio-oil and anti-coolant
• Silicon free complies with PV 3.10.7 - 1992 status Halogen free PVC free CE rating RoHS compliant

Let's refer to the IGUS control cable lines:

Why should you choose to buy igus cable:

Signal cable chainflex at AVA is sold by the meter

Our igus cables meet all RoHS II and REACH requirements currently in force, as well as all standards in electromagnetic compatibility. Properly certified to UL, DNVGL, EAC, CTP and CE and properly certified to EtherCAT, CC-Link, CC-Link IE Field, Profibus, Profinet  and Interbus.

Where to buy control cable?

AVA is the official distributor of igus cables in Vietnam. We support delivery nationwide. Has supplied a lot to large units.

• Hotline : 0909.790.869 PHONE : + 84 28 3620 4172
• Email: tuong.nguyen@airvacuum.com.vn

Image: AVA control cable delivered to customer

Other igus cable products

• Data cable
• Motor cable
• Bus cable
• Measurement system cable
• Servo cable
• Coaxial cable
• Fiber optic cable (FOC)
• Special cable
• Robot cables

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 N. Nguyen