Guaranteed reliability with new cables for MS2N motors from
Bosch Rexroth and Siemens SINAMICS S210 drives

Energy and data transmission
bundled in one cable: Hybrid technology is gaining acceptance with more and
more drive manufacturers. Responding to this trend, igus has expanded its
chainflex cable portfolio with two new hybrid cables. 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.

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.