Energy chains, cables, bearing technology, and sensors for SRUs and shuttles

Maintenance-free solutions for storage retrieval units

Storage systems must work reliably, often around the clock. Transfer carts (also known as cross-travelling or shuttle carts), shuttle systems and storage and retrieval machines (SRMs) are used in high-bay warehouses and automated small parts warehouses to store and retrieve loads quickly. We offer maintenance-free and durable energy chains, cables and storage components to ensure reliable signalling and energy supply and trouble-free movement of these systems. Our energy supply systems are developed for horizontal and vertical movements with high dynamics, require little installation space and ensure greater energy efficiency thanks to their lightweight design.

Advantages of igus® products:

Maintenance-free for 24/7 use
Space and weight saving
Low noise and low vibration
Simple assembly
Fast delivery
Calculable service life online
Complete systems or individual components from batch size 1

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Selected products for SRMs and shuttle systems

Guidelok slimline vertical system

Guide trough for vertical applications, especially storage and retrieval units
Significantly more cost-effective than complete housing
Fast and safe assembly with clip-on guide rails

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readychain® pre-built systems

Harnessing time is reduced by up to 95%
One system, one part number
On-site installation available

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smart plastics for IIoT

Smart sensors allow self-monitoring.
Real-time alerts prevent unplanned downtime
Value limits can trigger a system shut-down

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micro flizz®

Guides power, data and media
Pre-assembled modular system
Compact and quiet alternative to busbars
Travels up to 100m at up to 6 m/s

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chainflex® flexible cables

Developed for high loads
Tested reliability, UL rated
Up to 4 years service life guaranteed

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drylin® linear bearings and slides

For positioning tasks
Dry-running operation
Maintenance-free and resistant to external influences
Predictable service life

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Customer applications

guidelok slimline P in storage systems from SIVAplan GmbH & Co. KG

SIVAplan puts guidelok system into series production after test phase
SIVAplan GmbH & Co KG relies on our energy supply to save weight and assembly time. The company is purchasing the guidelok slimline P cable carriers as readychain®. This means that the e-chain® is supplied ready for installation with durable chainflex® cables.

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SSI Schäfer relies on guidelok for vertical cable guidance in SRUs

The SSI Exyz storage and retrieval unit from SSI Schäfer enables a reliable logistics process even at double-digit sub-zero temperatures. Safe movement is ensured by the guidelok slimline P, which enables smooth and reliable cable guidance even at high travelling speeds.

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Other success stories

Where are our e-chains and cables used for horizontal or vertical travel in storage and retrieval machines? Here you will find selected customer applications for these as well as other areas of material handling such as forklift, AGV or conveyor belt.

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