igus® E-Z Chain®

igus® has the right twist
The flexible material of this igus® series and the reliable pin/bore connection with push-button mechanism facilitates easy torsion and rotating motions

The torsion stability of the E-Z Chain® compensates even vertically misaligned connections.

Saves time
The partially injection moulded interior separation and the multi-chamber principle eliminate the need for subsequent assembly of interior separations. You save assembly time, and your cables are already optimally distributed in the energy chain.

Order picking machine
Cleanly routed cables ensure malfunction-free operation.

"easy" opening mechanism
Cables and hoses can simply be pressed into the chain using your thumb. This cuts assembly time by up to 80%.

Reduce assembly times and cut time by 80%
Assembly time: Insertion of 2 cables Ø 0.24 in and 0.39 in (we will gladly provide you with details about these and many other tests)

E-Z Chain® on a data glove
igus® Series E03 on a data glove - sensor protection, allowing the gloves to be put on and removed with greater ease. Inner height only 0.20 in.

Matches your application
E-Z Chain® is always available in two versions, and can be filled with cables and hoses either from the outside or the inside.

Practical testing
Quickly fill or remove cables, either from the inner (Zentral) or outer radius (External)

Subway train door
Ideal for confined installation spaces. Quick filling from the exterior or interior cuts maintenance or replacement time.

Patented push-button on pin mechanism
Chain links are reliably held together even at high loads and moderate torsion.

Tensile test with Zwick material test equipment
We test every energy supply system with a "tweak testing machine" at the igus® laboratory for compressive/breaking strength to provide reliable specifications on max. additional load and unsupported length

Long service life
E-Z triflex® in a plastic tank production line

Small pitch
igus® E-Z Chains® generate less rolling noise due to the minimized polygon effect.

Test 1556Quiet operation, 42 dB(A) determined by the igus® lab, at v= 1 3.28 ft/s using Series E06-10-038-0

E-Z Chain® in two-stage telescoping deployment of an elevating work platform

Strain relief
Since the strain relief is integrated into the mounting bracket, you can quickly end easily create a professional connection using a cable tie wrap.

Tensile strength testing on igus® tiewrap plates with cable tie

Always an ideal strain relief.

UL94 V2 classification
igus® E-Z Chain® are always classified in accordance with UL94 V2.

Protected from flames
The material extinguishes within 30 seconds.

Wide variety
E-Z Chain® on variably adjustable office furniture with UL94-V2 classification

Rectangular end stop dog
Due to a rectangular shape, the force distribution is much better than in a round stop-dog (surface pressure formula, p = F/A).

Fracture test at the igus® laboratory
We test every energy supply system with a "tweak testing machine" at the igus® laboratory for compressive/breaking strength to provide reliable specifications on max. additional load and unsupported length.

E-Z Chain® in streetcars
Small radius for confined installation spaces and high resistance to failure, as shown here in a streetcar.

Variety in cables
Flexible cables in energy chains or in robots require special features to survive many cycles, high speeds and accelerations as well as more demanding environmental conditions. EMC safety and the compliance with norms and guidelines such as NFPA 79, UL, CSA, VDE, Interbus and Profibus are also a necessary requirement today.

Complex tests of all Chainflex® cables in moving operation
All chainflex® cables are always tested in practice. This means in the energy chain or in motion, such as here in the igus® climate chamber at -40°F.

Reliable function in all axes
In this CNC multi-spindle lathe, every single working position must be securely supplied with media, energy and signals. High freedom of movement in all axes require a high durability and reliability of the cables.

Clean room put to the test
The energy supply systems of the Series E6 and E14 have been tested by the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology and Automation (IPA) in the department of clean and micro-production.
 
Tested with an E14-3-038-0, speed: 3.28 ft/s.

E-Z Chain® Series E14 in server unit, extractable for maintenance purposes. Clean room class 2 ISO is standard

Equip any type of machine with E-Z Chain® and shorten the installation time

Cable compatible design
Smooth, cable-friendly and rounded contours ensure a long life for the cables and hoses.

Cable wear
We conduct long-term tests on all chainflex® cables for wear, and therefore service life, in continuously moving operation. We also test customer-specific cables in order to predict the system service life.

Low-abrasion operation
Many cables, tightly packed in an energy chains. Guided reliably due to a cable compatible, smooth contour.