Igus Launches New DeviceNet Cable Designed for Dynamic Robotic Applications
Igus has expanded its CFROBOT8.PLUS robot cable family with a new DeviceNet cable designed to handle up to ±360°/m of torsion in dynamic robotic applications. The CFROBOT8.PLUS family is engineered for up to 10 million torsional cycles, with a specialized shield design that provides flexibility during continuous robotic movement. The cables also feature a reduced outer diameter — up to 21 percent smaller than previous CFROBOT8 models — making them a good fit for tight spaces.
A tinned-copper braided shield helps maintain signal integrity under demanding conditions, while oil and UV resistance enables reliable use in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Igus’ new DeviceNet cable is suited to a wide range of applications including six-axis robots, handling systems, machine tools, linear and lead screw systems and other applications with continuous torsional movement.
The CFROBOT8.PLUS family also includes cables for PROFINET, PROFIBUS, CAN bus and Ethernet applications up to CAT7, giving users options across a wide range of industrial communication systems. Like all chainflex cables, CFROBOT8.PLUS cables are tested in Igus’s 5,500-square-meter laboratory under simulated real-world robotic motion. Testing has demonstrated reliable electrical performance through more than 15 million cycles.
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