Continuous-Flex Cables work in harsh environments.

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Chainflex CF7 and CF8 resist oil and cutting fluids found in machine tool, hydraulic, construction, and automotive applications plus hydrolysis and microbe exposure hazards found in medical applications. Both are made with polyurethane jacket that provides flame-retardant and low-adhesion properties in temperatures from -40 to 176 ºF. They have polymer fiber core and extruded inner jacket. CF8 adds copper mesh shielding for EMI protection.




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Chainflex(R) CF7, CF8 Continuous-Flex Cables for Harsh Environments



EAST PROVIDENCE, RI (January 14, 2002) - Chainflex® CF7 and CF8 are continuous-flex cables designed for increased resistance to substances such as oil and cutting fluids found in machine tool, hydraulic, construction, and automotive applications. They resist other types of cable hazards found under medical application conditions such as hydrolysis and microbe exposure as well.

CF7 and CF8 are both made with a durable polyurethane (PUR) jacket, giving the cables flame- retardant and low-adhesion properties for high-temperature applications (the full temperature range of these cables is -40 F to 1760 F in mobile conditions), as well as greater chemical resistance. As with all igus® cables, CF7 and CF8 have a highly flexible yet strong polymer fiber core and extruded inner jacket for optimal performance. CF8 offers the extra protection of copper mesh shielding to protect and contain any EMI emissions that may be involved in an application.

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