igus chainflex cables
The communication between machines at all levels is very important for “smart” factories. To ensure that all stations can properly share data, Ethernet cables will be used in increasing numbers throughout factories and equipment. To suit the needs for Ethernet cables in moving applications, igus now offers more than 30 types, all exclusively designed to suit a wide range of dynamic industrial applications and mechanical requirements.
The chainflex Ethernet CAT5 cable was introduced by igus in 1999, and was the first cable to be developed and tested specifically for energy chain use. The CAT6 cable came four years later. In the meantime the chainflex Ethernet cable range includes more than 17 different assembled “readycable” types. With the world”s first CAT7 cable for constantly moving applications in e-chains, igus continues to lead the way in offering users today the standard for tomorrow.
Cat7 cable energy chains moving into future igus
CAT7 Ethernet cables increase the data transfer rates of CAT5 and CAT6 cables by as much as ten-fold to increase the communication inside Industry 4.0 facilities. igus is the first manufacturer to supply CAT7 cables for dynamic applications, and offers CAT7 cables in three jacket material options for rolling flex applications, as well as a torsional CAT7 option for robotic applications.
