Find the right drive cable with the new readycable finder from igus
Find the right pre-assembled cable with connectors with just one entry, including service life guarantee
October 28, 2024 – The motion plastics specialist igus® has released the latest version of its readycable® finder, an online tool that makes selecting the suitable drive cable much easier. Users can find the right cable with the appropriate quality at the most favorable price with just one entry. The integrated chainflex® service life calculator also reliably predicts how long the cable will last.
Customers searching for motor cables have plenty of options at igus. The motion plastics specialist offers over 6,000 drive cables compatible with 38 manufacturer standards. To simplify the selection process, igus has introduced the new readycable® finder. This modern, user-friendly online tool allows customers to quickly find the right cable by entering the part number of the motor manufacturer’s cable, which is then matched to the corresponding readycable product.
Customers can choose from up to seven different cable qualities, which are designed for special requirements in the energy chain. These include different jacket materials and particular specifications, varying depending on the operating conditions. The price, the cost savings when changing the chainflex cable quality, and the delivery time of the cable are also displayed in real-time, which allows customers to place an order quickly in the online shop. The service life of the cable can be calculated using the integrated chainflex service life calculator.
“Our new readycable finder was developed to make it as quick and easy as possible for our customers and the igus sales representatives to select the optimum cable while keeping an eye on costs,” says Markus Hüffel, Product Manager readycable and readychain at igus. “Thanks to the optimized user interface and easy handling, our customers receive all important information, from product specifications to readiness for shipping, in the shortest possible time.”
New chainflex service life calculator for SPS 2024
The online tool helps customers determine the service life of their selected cable using actual test data from the company’s 4,000m2 test laboratory and AI-based calculations. After entering parameters such as travel, speed, acceleration, and maximum bend radius, the tool immediately calculates the cable’s durability. Users can also download a guarantee certificate – designed precisely for their application parameters with calculated cycle numbers.
“The new service life calculator combines economy and ecology by enabling our customers to find the ideal cable for their application – both in terms of costs and sustainability,” explains Rainer Rössel, Head of the chainflex Cable Business Unit at igus.
For more information and access to the tools, visit: readycable® product finder (igus.tools)
