Igus^® E-Chain^® plastic cable carrier systems guide and protect moving cables and hoses on automated machinery. They are suitable for short-stroke, high cycle motions as well as travels of 500 feet. Many accessory components allow for customized layouts with off-the-shelf components. Available from stock with no minimum order. Proven performance in a multitude of applications such as medical lab equipment, extendable trailers and telehandlers, packaging machinery, machine tools and custom machines. Visit the video library for application and installation videos.

Igus Inc. has more than 30 years of experience in providing customers with cable management solutions for all types of moving applications from the everyday to the most complex. Energy Chain^® cable carriers are designed to house, protect and extend the service life of moving cables and hoses on automated machinery. Energy Chain is a lightweight, maintenance-free plastic design that prevents cables from breaking, corkscrewing or tangling.

Igus delivers Energy Chains in all shapes and sizes for industries ranging from manufacturing to farming to medical. Numerous accessories and features also are available, including mounting brackets, integrated strain relief, guide troughs for long travel lengths and AUTOGLIDE, an alternative to using a guide trough. Energy Chains are the perfect partner for igus’ comprehensive line of Chainflex continuous-flex cables and are available in a plethora of styles, sizes and price/performance ranges.

Additional features of Energy Chain include:

• low noise;low vibration;multi-axis movement;dust- and dirt-deflection;ability to handle high loads; chemical-, water- and temperature-resistance; and
• protection from debris such as woodchips or metal shavings.

How can I learn more about Energy Chain?

1. E-Chain Selector or E-Chain Helper—use these tools to determine which Energy Chain is right for your application.
2. Search for Energy Chain and Chainflex by part number.
3. "QuickSpec" RFQ—submit this quick and easy form to have a member of igus’ expert sales team contact you.
4. The Application Corner—read real-world application examples about customers using Energy Chain.
5. PDF files—download and read PDF files about Energy Chain.

How do I order Energy Chain?

No matter how large or small the order, every customer receives the same level of customer service and commitment to quality when buying from igus. Standard items are available from stock and no minumum order is required.

To buy direct from igus:

1. call (800) 521-2747 to speak with a customer service representative;
2. fax a purchase order to (401) 438-7270; or
3. send a purchase order via e-mail to sales@igus.com.

Search for an Energy Chain part number to find 2D/3D CAD files and specs

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