Installation & Inspection Services - Learn More

Explore our robotics marketplace

Help us Improve - Give us Your Feedback

Inquiry / Contact

igus® inc.

PO BOX 14349

East Providence

RI 02914

+1 800 521 2747

+1 401 438 7270

Contact an expert

Request a quote

Continuous panel feed e-spool® flex 2.0

Space-saving cable reel without a slip ring

The e-spool flex 2.0 is the igus version of a cable drum without a slip ring. Cable diameters from 5mm up to 15mm can be used. The cable is always safely routed through a feed-through to ensure that it is properly wound up at all times.

e-spool® flex 2.0 advantages

Tech up
- Without interruption (no slip ring) also for energy, data, fluids and air
- Space-saving
- Can be fitted universally
- Constant tensile strain on the cable
- Locking mechanism of the cable
Cost down
- Cost-effective
- Cost-effective in the case of repair
- Simple replacement of the used cable, therefore adaptable
- Four configuration levels, adapted to respective customer requirements
Proof
- Tested in the igus laboratory:e-spool flex pull-out forces and e-spool® flex mini extension length compared to the competitor product
Sustainability
- No additional copper components in the system (apart from cable copper)
- Parts are reusable
- Less raw material required due to part repair instead of total replacement
- Have your e-chain® recycled as part of the igus® "chainge recycling programme" at the end of its life cycle. Irrespective of the manufacturer. You can receive a chainge recycling programme voucher
- igus® supports the circular economy of plastics and invests in chemical recycling

The panel feed e-spool flex 2.0

Drive options

Note: Please consider VDE 0298 Part 5 (Current carrying capacity and conversion factors for wound cables) when selecting your cables and when using e-spool flex

e-spool flex 2.0 with hand crank

Version H: with hand crank

Cable diameter: from 5 to 15mm
Extension length: ≤15m

e-spool flex 2.0 with retaining spring and locking function

Version SP: with retaining spring and locking function
Cable diameter: from 5 to 15mm
Extension length: ≤15m

e-spool flex 2.0 with retaining spring, locking function, and retraction brake

Version SB: with retaining spring, locking function, and retraction brake.
Cable diameter: from 5 to 15mm | Extension length: ≤15m

e-spool flex mini

NEW: e-spool flex mini 2.0

The mini version of the proven e-spool flex 2.0 enables its user to conduct energy without interruption (that is, without a slip ring) or with data, air, or media (optional). Its modular system allows flexible adaptation to the application in question. Simply unwind: this principle can now also be applied to short cable lengths and very limited spaces. Twice the extension length of the competitor product, as verified by tests in the igus laboratory.

Part No.	Version	Max. cable ø	Extension length
SPF.120.07.01.SP	With spring and ratchet	5 - 7mm	≤ 3m	Request now
SPF.120.07.01.SPL	With spring and ratchet lever	5 - 7mm	< 3m	Request now

Please consider VDE 0298 part 5 (current carrying capacity and conversion factors for wound cables) for your cable selection and e-spool flex use

NEW: e-spool flex accessories

Now with guide roller and brush attachment (optional)

e-spool flex brush attachment

Design study: brush attachment

Brush attachment for cleaning the cable before rolling it up.

e-spool flex guide roller

Design study: guide roller

Idler pulley for "around the corner" extension.

e-spool flex 2.0 white paper

White paper: slip ring-free cable reel with screw guide

With a newly developed cable reel for control panels, robot users avoid
"cable tangle" and tripping hazards in automated production. Since the new solution does not use slip rings, media, data and the power and signal supply of the emergency stop button can also be integrated into the system. Download the white paper to find out more.

Download white paper now

Structure of the e-spool flex 2.0

e-spool® flex 2.0

Cables or hoses are inserted into the e-spool in a spiral pattern

e-spool® flex 2.0

The e-spool flex in detail from the inside (from left): housing, worm guide, cables/hoses, winding housing

e-spool® flex 2.0

The e-spool flex in detail from the outside (from left): housing, worm guide, cables/hoses, winding housing

e-spool® flex 2.0

Detail: cable/hoses inserted in the worm guide

e-spool® flex 2.0

Extension lengths up to 15m possible

e-spool® flex 2.0

The e-spool flex 2.0 can be used wherever a cable must be moved freely during use and must be stowed away safely and cleanly after use

Tested for e-spool flex pull-out forces

Tested e-spool flex pull-out forces

In its test laboratory, the largest in the industry, igus compared the e-spool flex with a competing product. The test evaluated the two products' pull-out forces.

The results showed that the e-spool pull-out forces were about ten newtons, while those of the competing product were almost twice that.

A: e-spool flex
B: Competing product
C: Pull-out force [N]D: Pull-out [m]

Tested for the e-spool flex mini extension length

Tested e-spool flex mini extension length

In its test laboratory, the largest in the industry, igus compared the e-spool flex mini with a competing product. The test evaluated the two products' extension lengths.

The results showed that the e-spool flex mini extension length was about three metres, while that of the competing product was only half that.

Installation instructions

The illustrated assembly aid enables you to assemble the e-spool flex 2.0 quickly and professionally.

This is how the e-spool flex is assembled.

e-spool flex assembly instructions

Download now (PDF)

Possible uses for the e-spool flex 2.0

e-spool flex on robots

... on industrial robots

e-spool flex in the car repair shop

... in the car repair shop

e-spool flex on platforms

... on platforms

e-spool flex in the harbour

... in harbours

e-spool flex in the warehouse

... in the warehouse

Possible uses of the e-spool flex mini

e-spool flex mini at the dentist's

... at the dentist's

e-spool flex mini at charging stations for e-bikes

... at charging stations for e-bikes

e-spool flex mini in the office

... in the office

Application Assistance

For further questions or product information, please contact:

Dan Thompson

Product Manager

+1 800 521 2747

Customer Service:

Monday to Friday from 8 am - 8 pm

Online:

24h

Country/Region

By selecting your country you will be shown local offers and information.

Language settings

Select preferred language: