Energy Chain® Overview

Get longer life at lower cost with high-performance plastic cable carriers

igus® E-Chain® plastic cable carriers guide and protect moving cables and hoses on automated machinery. They are suitable for high cycle applications, as well as travels up to 1,500 feet, and are available off-the-shelf with no minimum order.

igus® has more than 44 years of test data and field experience. Its cable carriers have been successfully installed in a multitude of applications, such as on machine tools, offshore rigs, woodworking machinery, material handling equipment and cranes. A vast number of different designs are available to suit your individual application: submit your application parameters using our online form and we can advise which is the best Energy Chain® for you.

Accessories available include mounting brackets, integrated strain relief, guide troughs for long travel lengths and AUTOGLIDE, a guide trough alternative. igus® also offers continuous-flex cables specifically designed for use inside cable carriers.

igus®' focus is to save you time and money when purchasing and using our products. We offer:

• Innovative products that can be assembled quickly
• Rapid delivery time - saves you storage costs
• Large range of products - find the right solution immediately
• System quotes, including made-to-measure production and "turnkey" assembly
• Rapid system design and support with an every-growing, close-knit network of regional sales engineers worldwide.

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.
6. Visit the video library for application and installation videos.

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 minimum 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

Product Highlights
System E4			System E6
	Standard modular system for nearly all applications. 4 parts per link: Energy Chain® cable carriers and enclosed Energy Tubes.		Extremely low-noise and low vibration Energy Chains.
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E-Z Chain			Zipper Chain
	Easy to fill and very cost effective. Assembly time reductions up to 80% are a primary reason to choose E-Z Chains.		Zipper-style design allows for lightening-fast opening and closing. One of the most popular for demanding applications. Reduce time up to 60%.
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Energy Tubes			Triflex® R
	Fully-enclosed Energy Tubes for dirt and chip protection. Impervious to hot chips.		Long-life, modular energy supply for multi-axis movement.
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Rol-E-Chain			Guide troughs
	Cuts power required to move carrier by 75%, making it ideal for heavy fill weights and long travels.		The guiding trough is an important element in long travel applications.
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