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GÜDEL, a leading automation systems developer, uses Energy Chain® from igus® on all of its products requiring cable management, from multi-axis robots to automation equipment to gantry robots. GÜDEL’s commitment to product expansion and innovation has paved the way for the development of many of its product lines, including the linear module series, gantry robots, press transfer systems, and factory automation systems, which are specifically tailored to meet customers’ needs. The company’s customers range from suppliers in automotive and aerospace industries to storage facilities to a wide variety of manufacturing companies.

GÜDEL uses System E4/4 and System E4/100 Energy Tubes, a fully enclosed version of Energy Chain, which deliver rugged performances in unforgiving applications. These cable carriers are designed for applications with high fill weights, high accelerations and high speeds.

Each Energy Tube used by GÜDEL is equipped with hinged, snap-open lids along the outer radius of the chain. This feature prevents harsh environmental elements such as hot chips or chemicals from damaging vital cables used on the machines. These Energy Tubes also are well-suited for applications with long unsupported travel lengths, making them ideal for GÜDEL’s products. Some of GÜDEL’s machines use up to 230 feet of Energy Tube, operating at a speed of 23 feet per second.

“Energy Chain from igus is the only cable management system we use,” said Olivia DuRussel, mechanical design engineer for GÜDEL. “Energy Chain is featured in our catalog as the exclusive cable carrier used in all of GÜDEL’s designs.”

GÜDEL’s customers benefit from the use of Energy Tube, as well. Because Energy Tube is maintenance-free, customers never have to worry about timely maintenance or lengthy periods of downtime. All Energy Chains are dust- and dirt-repellant, weather-resistant and prevent outside forces from tangling and damaging cables. A wide array of mounting bracket, cable separation and strain relief options for Energy Chains are available. To learn more about Güdel and its products, visit www.gudel.com.