CF240.02.18 is part of a products range offered by Igus, a manufacturer of polymer and plastic components for engineering. It is a "round chainflex cable", which is designed to be used in high-flexing, continuous-flex applications. The CF240.02.18 is a two-core, high-flex round chainflex cable, featuring an odourless, halogen-free PVC sheath and an integrated fibre-optic core for transmission of data and light. It is suitable for use in robots, conveyor systems, and machines, and is rated for use in temperatures between -20°C and +80°C.