Taking Ethernet to the extremes
Igus is currently offering its 'Chainflex' CF14-CAT5 cable for use in
industrial systems, where it provides reliable Ethernet connection and
transfer rates of up to 100Mbit/s between fast-moving machine parts and
the stationery control system. This PVC- and halogen-free cable is
suitable for applications in which the minimum bend radius is 12.5 times
the cable diameter.
The service life of the cable has been determined following extensive
dynamic testing by the manufacturer. This, together with the physical
properties of the cable's TPE outer sheath (high abrasion and oil
contamination resistance and broad temperature range) gives the machine
designer full confidence when specifying Ethernet networking for motion
systems subject to high acceleration and large dynamic forces.