igus® Chainfix parameters | Overview

parameters	CFX	tiewrap plates
	clamps	bolted, clip-on
Recommended standard	E4, E6, for all	Easy Chain®, E2/000,
for the following e-chains®:	KMA* with C-profile	E2 e-tubes, E4, E6
	*Plastic-Metal mounting brackets
When do I use this igus® strain relief system:	Standard for high accelerations, loads and demanding applications. In many cables, large cable Ø, cables on top of each other. For long travels, cranes, offshore, machine tools, high speeds, hydraulic cables. When modularity is required.	Standard for many applications with medium accelerations. In unsupported, gliding, hanging und standing applications in general machine and machine tools construction. For side by side cables. Can be also used as individual part, e.g. for switch cabinets or the like
When not to uset:	No restriction	By large
		cable diameters
Properties
Installation time index	+	+
Definable tensile strength	+ +	–
Price index	2 1/2	1
Modularity	yes	yes
Dynamic	High to very high	high
Determination of tensile strength 1) in N with chainflex®		cable ties
Cables under different conditions		easy	double
dry, PUR	1023	94	165
dry, PVC	891	455	601
dry, TPE	1580	97	224
water 2), PUR	947	65	150
water 2), PVC	917	447	528
water 2), TPE	1283	94	123
oil 3), PUR	500	96	137
oil 3), PVC	874	393	627
oil 3), TPE	1044	64	87

1) Tested with igus® Chainflex® cables made of jacket materials PVC (CF7.15.12), PUR (CF5.05.25), TPE (CF9.10.25 ) and a 15 mm Ø
2) Water, 60°C, 24h conditioning cabinet at 90% RF
3) Cables coated with oil. Oil type synthetic lubricating oil with Teflon
All strain relief systems were tightened with 1 Nm. Cable tie tightened manually.
+ + = best suitability | + = good suitability | + – = satisfactorily suitable | – = conditionally suitable

Price index
1/2 = low price category
1 1/2 = medium price category
3 = high price category

parameters	Clips for C-profiles	Nuggets
	or snap-on	Strain relief separators
Recommended standard	E4, E6, for all	for all KMA* with
for the following e-chains®:	KMA* with C-profile	C-profiles, top-hat rails
	*Plastic-Metal mounting brackets	*Plastic-Metal mounting brackets
When do I use this igus® strain relief system:	Low-priced, space-saving strain relief for many applications with medium accelerations. For cables on top of each other or cables with the same diameters.	Low-priced, quick strain relief for simpler application with little space requirement at medium accelerations. Can be also used as individual part for rigid laying like in switch cabinets or the like
When not to uset:	By high	By high
	stressing capacities	stressing capacities
Properties
Installation time index	+ –	+ –
Definable tensile strength	+ –	–
Price index	2	1
Modularity	yes	yes
Dynamic	medium	high
Determination of tensile strength 1) in N with chainflex®
Cables under different conditions
dry, PUR	66	356
dry, PVC	72	395
dry, TPE	103	286
water 2), PUR	51	255
water 2), PVC	55	312
water 2), TPE	86	170
oil 3), PUR	45	95
oil 3), PVC	59	402
oil 3), TPE	63	87

1) Tested with igus® Chainflex® cables made of jacket materials PVC (CF7.15.12), PUR (CF5.05.25), TPE (CF9.10.25 ) and a 15 mm Ø
2) Water, 60°C, 24h conditioning cabinet at 90% RF
3) Cables coated with oil. Oil type synthetic lubricating oil with Teflon
All strain relief systems were tightened with 1 Nm. Cable tie tightened manually.
+ + = best suitability | + = good suitability | + – = satisfactorily suitable | – = conditionally suitable

Price index
1/2 = low price category
1 1/2 = medium price category
3 = high price category

parameters	strain relief -		CFB strain relief-
	separators		connector system
Recommended standard	E2/000, E2 tubes,		E4, E6, for all
for the following e-chains®:	E6, T3		KMA* with C-profile
			*Plastic-Metal mounting brackets
When do I use this igus® strain relief system:	Combination of separator and strain relief, ideal for little space requirement. For applications with medium accelerations. For smaller cable Ø. Ideal for e-tubes. For machine tools and automation.		Space-saving, modular strain relief with many cables in confined spaces. For applications with high accelerations and loads, e.g. machine tools.
When not to uset:	By high		No restriction
	stressing capacities
Properties
Installation time index	+		+ –
Definable tensile strength	–		+
Price index	1 1/2		3
Modularity	yes		yes (special design )
Dynamic	high		High to very high
Determination of tensile strength 1) in N with Chainflex®	cable ties
Cables under different conditions	Easy	double
dry, PUR	109	128	573
dry, PVC	339	289	330
dry, TPE	64	82	285
water 2), PUR	65	139	245
water 2), PVC	136	151	233
water 2), TPE	48	98	177
oil 3), PUR	19	89	203
oil 3), PVC	146	315	223
oil 3), TPE	77	33	165

1) Tested with igus® Chainflex® cables made of jacket materials PVC (CF7.15.12), PUR (CF5.05.25), TPE (CF9.10.25 ) and a 15 mm Ø
2) Water, 60°C, 24h conditioning cabinet at 90% RF
3) Cables coated with oil. Oil type synthetic lubricating oil with Teflon
All strain relief systems were tightened with 1 Nm. Cable tie tightened manually.
+ + = best suitability | + = good suitability | + – = satisfactorily suitable | – = conditionally suitable

Price index
1/2 = low price category
1 1/2 = medium price category
3 = high price category