Find the right harnessed cable online – with guaranteed service life
Beke Nieszytka | 3 December 2019 (edited by Shizu Yamaguchi)
When designing a new machine, selecting the right harnessed cable can be a critical step—especially if the application involves continuous motion. Whether you’re working with motors from Siemens, Lenze, SEW, Bosch Rexroth, Beckhoff, B&R, Kollmorgen, Berger Lahr, Heidenhain, Fanuc, Festo, or many others, the cable choice must match the mechanical and environmental demands of your system.
Compared to static installations, dynamic cable applications require far more detailed consideration. Key influencing factors include:
- Travel distance
- Acceleration
- Speed
- Bend radius
- UV exposure
- Temperature range
- Contact with oils or other fluids
- …and more.
Ultimately, the central question remains: How long will the cable last under these specific conditions?
Find the Optimal Cable—In Just Three Steps
The readycable® Product Finder allows you to select a compatible motor cable and calculate its expected service life in only a few clicks.
1. Enter the part number to identify your drive cable
Search using the motor manufacturer’s part number or, if known, the corresponding igus® part number. Then specify the selected manufacturer, required cable length, and batch size.
2. Compare cable qualities and pricing
Choose from multiple cable options. Each selection provides a range of qualities, bend‑radii, and up to seven pricing tiers for the corresponding drive cable.
3. Calculate the cable’s service life
For a data‑driven reliability estimate, select “Enter parameters.” Provide the core details of your application to calculate the projected service life of your chosen cable. Required inputs include:
- Energy chain type (unsupported, sliding, hanging, or robotic)
- Travel distance (m)
- Speed (m/s)
- Acceleration (m/s²)
- Operating temperature (°C)
- Bend radius (mm)
The system outputs the estimated service life in double strokes, based on extensive testing performed in the igus® laboratory.
Try It Online
Access the readycable® Product Finder.
You can also watch our brief click‑through tutorial.
