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Energy chains - chip-proof up to 1,562°F

Energy tubes that repel hot chips up to 1,562°F

HT tubes igus® energy tubes have been employed in the chip sector for almost 20 years. Some applications - depending on number, size and temperature of the chips - leave behind scorch and melt marks. The new igus® material igumid HT has put an end to it. Now new potentials open up for the replacement of unmanageable metal energy supply systems.

Product range: All E2 and E4 energy tubes from the standard product range available
RX tube in HT version: Product range for high-temperature RX e-tubes

Industries:Machine tools, casting plants, steel works


igumid HT test results

Test: 20 g of hot chips (392 to 1,562 °F) applied on various materials. The graph shows which chip quantity was burnt-in. Winner: igumid HT up to 1,562° F.
HT graphs Quantity (g) of burnt-in chips depending on the temperature
HT tubes Standard material igumid G: Chips stick, burn in
HT Tubes Novel igumid HT: No sticking chips

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Energy tubes in the oil and chip area


The terms "igus", "Apiro", "chainflex", "CFRIP", "conprotect", "CTD", "drylin", "dry-tech", "dryspin", "easy chain", "e-chain", "e-chain systems", "e-ketten", "e-kettensysteme", "e-skin", "e-spool", "flizz", "ibow", "igear", "iglidur", "igubal", "kineKIT", "manus", "motion plastics", "pikchain", "plastics for longer life", "readychain", "readycable", "ReBeL", "speedigus", "triflex", "robolink", "xirodur", and "xiros" are legally protected trademarks of the igus® GmbH/ Cologne in the Federal Republic of Germany and where applicable in some foreign countries.

igus® GmbH points out that it does not sell any products of the companies Allen Bradley, B&R, Baumüller, Beckhoff, Lahr, Control Techniques, Danaher Motion, ELAU, FAGOR, FANUC, Festo, Heidenhain, Jetter, Lenze, LinMot, LTi DRiVES, Mitsibushi, NUM,Parker, Bosch Rexroth, SEW, Siemens, Stöber and all other drive manufacturers mention in this website. The products offered by igus® are those of igus® GmbH

igus inc headquarters is located at 257 Ferris Ave, Rumford, RI 02916. igus enjoyneering center is located at 2055 Franklin Rd, Bloomfield Twp, MI 48302