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UL certification is a mark of safety and quality provided by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a globally recognized organization that tests and certifies products to ensure they meet specific safety standards.
igus chainflex cables obtained UL certification through a rigorous process that involved extensive testing and evaluation. These cables were designed to meet the high demands of dynamic applications, and igus ensured their reliability by conducting numerous tests to verify their durability and performance. The certification confirms that chainflex cables comply with UL's stringent safety standards, providing customers with confidence in their quality and longevity.
We will explore the journey of our chainflex cables, the reasons behind our thorough testing, how we can offer a guarantee on our cables, and the details of UL verification.
When igus launched the plastic energy chain, customers were excited about this innovation in energy supply systems. Previous solutions had some difficulties, and the new energy chain brought challenges, especially since many cables couldn't handle the increased movement. Customers complained, saying, 'We didn't have these cable problems before using plastic energy chains!'
igus needed a durable cable solution. They decided to design cables specifically for use in plastic energy chains, venturing into new territory. After months of planning, designing, prototyping, and testing, igus ensured their cables had the longest possible service life. In 1988, they introduced the first control cable series, CF1 and CF2.
Cables might seem unimportant at first, but they play a crucial role in machines. Often called the 'umbilical cord' of machines, they ensure that equipment like giant port cranes can move precisely. Our customers need reliable cables for planning and security. Thanks to extensive testing, we can guarantee the service life of our cables and provide reliable predictions.
Why not offer a clear guarantee for our catalogue products? Cables need to handle specific loads to ensure reliability. As the world leader in energy chains, we provide the best cable solutions with chainflex, guaranteed to work.
We offer a 36-month guarantee on every chainflex cable from our catalogue. This is based on extensive testing in our 2750m² lab, the world's largest e-chain test lab, with over 800 tests. Our advertised service life is based on these reliable tests, ensuring accuracy for various applications.
igus was the first cable manufacturer to offer a 36-month guarantee for chainflex cables, based on 2 billion test strokes and 250 million cycles. The US institute Underwriters Laboratories (UL) confirmed this guarantee through a complex certification process. This makes igus the first European company to have its advertising statement verified by a neutral testing institution. From now on, all chainflex cables will have the UL test mark B129699 before leaving the factory.
This gives customers confidence that our guarantee is based on real data, not just marketing. It has also been confirmed by one of the world's largest and most respected test institutes.
Calculate your chainflex cable's service life here!
This video interview covers the journey of our chainflex cables, the testing process, how we provide a guarantee, and how we achieve UL verification.
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