readychain® & readycable® new products

From Hannover Messe 2026, igus will be expanding its range of harnessed drive cables suitable for the following drive manufacturers

• 15 cables suitable for Beckhoff
• 8 cables suitable for Bosch Rexroth
• 9 cables suitable for Harmonic Drive
• 8 cables suitable for Heidenhain
• 29 cables suitable for Siemens

In drive and servo technology, the central harnessing number ensures clear technical specifications. Which connector, which cable is used and what the pin assignment is.

But what happens if such standards are missing, need to be adapted or if there are customer requests?

This is exactly where igus comes in: With individual, customised, ready-to-connect cables with no minimum order quantity, we offer maximum flexibility, reliability and no compromises."

The increasing time pressure in production requires fast and high-quality solutions. igus® offers a large selection of TE Intercontec connectors directly from stock, such as signal, power and hybrid connectors from various series. Many versions are ready to ship within 36 hours.

The robust 615, 617, 623 and 627 series signal connectors, as well as the 915, 917, 923 and 958 series power connectors and 723 and 740 series hybrid connectors are used in mechanical engineering, robotics and wherever automation is required. In combination with the flexible chainflex® cables, readycable® ready-to-connect solutions for moving applications are created.

Rapid availability reduces downtimes and increases planning reliability. With advice, online tools and system components, igus® is a strong partner for high-quality connector technology.

Sealing inserts in cable glands are indispensable elements that often go unnoticed – until they are missing or do not fit perfectly.

It is therefore crucial that they are precisely matched to the specific cable configuration. From now on, igus will support you so that the sealing inserts in a connector do not become an obstacle or a nuisance. We mill inserts with no minimum order quantity precisely according to your pre-selected requirements and if it fits perfectly, you can order again at any time.

From SPS 2025, igus is expanding the list of drive cable manufacturers to 41 with Infranor

• 5 cables suitable for Infranor

In addition to Infranor, the following manufacturers will also be expanded:

• 23 cables suitable for Bosch Rexroth
• 6 cables suitable for Delta
• 21 cables suitable for Fanuc
• 5 cables suitable for Harmonic Drive
• 10 cables suitable for SEW EURODRIVE
• 55 cables suitable for Siemens
• 18 cables suitable for Stöber

Connect your Keyence camera system with ready-to-connect, highly flexible cables that can be installed via plug & play.

Is the Keyence camera installed in such a way that the cable is guided in an energy chain? Then this new product with 37 different variations is just the thing.

Adapter cable for changing from Kuka Quantec 1 to 2.

To facilitate and accelerate the system changeover from generation 1 to generation 2, the 7th axis of travel is retained and only the cells are expanded. This means that the old system can continue to be used and resources can be saved.

Product range addition with the harnessing numbers iRH2, iRLB2-021 and iRLB2-022, adding 10 more cables to the family of flexible, ready-to-connect cables. Due to the large number of different chainflex basic parts, we offer the iRLB2-021 and 022 harnesses in 4 different cable qualities. The differences lie firstly in the jacket material, where you can choose between PVC and PUR. Secondly, the bend radii vary between 7.5xd and 15xd.

Simple expansion, double reliability
The cost-effective Module Connect interface solution is now even more flexible and reliable thanks to RFID.

Access authorisation is monitored contactlessly by radio, so that only authorised persons are granted access to the interface.

• Easily add security to existing systems
• Prevent unintentional machine downtime
• For service: unplug it, plug it back in, done
• 100% transparent thanks to activity report (optional)
• Configure and order the Module Connect system online: igus.eu/module-connect

Precisely cut to size, assembled without tools
Simply plug together customised rack constructions without tools. This allows large readychain® systems to be transported safely and connected easily. The precise cutting of the birch plywood elements guarantees an accurate fit and prevents unnecessary waste.

• Customised designs for customers, modular construction kit principle
• Tool-free assembly and disassembly, easy handling
• Birch plywood – little glue and chemical additives, quickly renewable and durable raw material
• Savings due to less volume and lower weight
• Combining individual parts and simply stacking them saves CO2 and shipping costs due to less transport
• Precise cutting guarantees little waste

+17 new ready-to-connect cables
For the 2024 autumn news, we are expanding our selection of harnessed drive cables by two additional manufacturers, now offering drive cables suitable for 40 drive manufacturers.
The new ones are suitable for Baumer and Sigmatek. They are manufactured within 5 working days from the highly flexible chainflex® sold by the metre and connectors from well-known manufacturers.

► Baumer to the shop
► Sigmatek to the shop

Berger Lahr and Siemens
Even bigger selection from one source. By constantly expanding our range of ready-to-connect and tested cables for drive technology, our product range has grown to over 6,000 readycable® types.

► Berger Lahr to the shop
► Siemens to the shop

Ready-to-connect SPE cables
Our new products in autumn expand our single-pair Ethernet (SPE) range to include a further version with connectors from HARTING.

+27 new ready-to-connect cables
For Hannover Messe 2024, we are expanding our selection of harnessed drive cables by four additional manufacturers, offering drive cables suitable for 38 drive manufacturers.
The new products are suitable for Koco Motion, Schunk, Heidrive and
Motor Power Company and are manufactured within 5 working days from the highly flexible chainflex® sold by the metre and connectors from well-known manufacturers.

► Koco Motion to the shop
► Schunk to the shop
►  Heidrive to the shop
► Motor Power Company to the shop

Beckhoff, Festo and Heidenhain
Even bigger selection from one source. By constantly expanding our range of ready-to-connect and tested cables for drive technology, our product range has grown to over 6,000 readycable® types.

► Beckhoff to the shop
► Festo to the shop
► Heidenhain to the shop

Ready-to-connect CAT7 cables with CAT8 connectors for network technology
Available as a linking cable (pin/pin) or as an extension cable (pin/socket) in your desired length.

► CAT8 to the shop

Update to the EDS24 standard
For many years, macros have enabled the direct import of readycable® product data into EPLAN and thus up to a 50% faster design process. We have now adapted 1,500 EPLAN macros to the new EPLAN Data Standard 24 (EDS24).

Add-on housing for Module Connect
One plug-in module instead of many individual connectors - that's Module Connect. The new add-on housing now also allows the benefits to be utilised directly on the switch cabinet or terminal box.

+27 new ready-to-connect cables
For SPS 2023, we are expanding our selection of harnessed drive cables by four additional manufacturers, offering drive cables suitable for 34 drive manufacturers.
The new cables are suitable for Bonfiglioli, Danfoss, KEBA and Moog and are manufactured within 5 working days from the highly flexible chainflex® sold by the metre and connectors from well-known manufacturers.

► Bonfiglioli to the shop
► Danfoss to the shop
► KEBA to the shop
► Moog to the shop

With over 85 new harnessing assemblies
In the field of drive cables, we are adding six drive manufacturers to our product range meaning that we now offer ready-to-connect cables suitable for a total of 30 drive manufacturers.
The new additions are:
► Delta to the shop
► Harmonic Drive to the shop
► Hengstler to the shop
► KEB to the shop
► Panasonic to the shop
► Wittenstein to the shop

B&R, Bosch Rexroth, SEW and Siemens
Even bigger selection from one source.
By constantly expanding our range of ready-to-connect and tested cables for drive technology, our product range has grown to over 6,000 readycable® types.

► Siemens to the shop
► Bosch Rexroth to the shop
► SEW to the shop
► B&R  to the shop

Expansion of the connector range
"DIY enthusiasts" and warehouse clerks will be happy about this news, as we are also expanding our range of components in the connector area. 
We now offer various RJ45 and Mini I/O connectors from our long-standing preferred supplier TE Connectivity, with which you can implement your data communication from CAT5e to CAT6A to Profinet.

• for the highest industrial requirements
• Available in 24hrs from stock for just-in-time delivery
• Durable materials for sustainable use

harnessed Single Pair Ethernet (SPE)
Two new ready-to-connect Single Pair Ethernet cables with Weidmüller and Yamaichi connectors. For continuous industrial Ethernet communication in machines and systems with only one pair of cores for transmitting data.

• Energy chain-compatible Ethernet communication for the entire system
• Ideal solution for small installation spaces​
• 100% inspection (test seal of approval and report) for every delivery
• Future-proof data communication
• Precisely calculate the guaranteed service life of the cable online (click here for the tool)

Extension connection cable for Kuka

With this extension in the area of harnessed robot cables, you can connect the Kuka Quantec 2 directly with the Quantec2 X30/X30.1 motor cable.

• Harnessed, ready to connect and immediately ready for use
• Manufactured to the required length with centimetre accuracy, so there is no waste
• 100% tested (test seal of approval and test report)
• Long-lasting cable materials + high-quality connectors + machining = Guaranteed reliability and value retention of the components

Light printing instead of hard welding
Lightweight, easy to handle and smooth running, yet highly resilient and with unlimited geometry options. The new readychain® p-rack becomes a 100% customised interface solution with elements manufactured precisely using 3D printing. From batch size 1.

• Ergonomically and precisely tailored to customer requirements, tool-free assembly/disassembly
• Reduced weight for more cost-effective shipping, additional space-saving return transport​
• Assembly time reduced by 66% ​
• Printed from cornstarch and recyclable
• With GPS tracking (optional)

Dimensions [in mm], for example:
Height: 1,500
Width: 710
Depth: 560

Easy, reliable and fast positioning
The readychain® fast positioners easily bring small and medium-sized readychain® systems into the desired installation position. The parts are precisely adapted to the requirements and individually manufactured using 3D printing.

• Easy and reliable assembly of harnessed readychain® systems
• No other tools needed
• Assembly time reduced by up to 30% due to optimum installation position
• Printed from sustainable materials and regranulable

Tech up:

• Simplest fastening in your application
• Integrated strain relief and seal

Cost down:

• Save 80% assembly time
• Optimised ready-to-install assemblies
• For service: unplug it, plug it back in, done

Tech up:

• 50% reduced assembly effort due to push-pull technology
• Existing robot systems and interfaces can be extended flexibly with the proven cable extensions

Cost down:

• Various cable qualities and price categories: You choose the cable with the best price-performance ratio for your robot application