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Product range
Low-cost and quick-fill cable carriers
E-Z Chain®
Easy insertion of cables
Flexible opening to allow cables and hoses to be quickly and easily installed or retrofitted.
E1 System
energy chain in one stripModular, one-piece band for simple applications. Cost-effective solution for large numbers.
Zipper chain
Un-zip to open
Open and close at lightening speed using the special design "Zipper".
SnapChain
Cost-effective and easy-to-fill e-chain®Quickly mount cable packets in bundles. Low-priced alternative to complex cable shears.
Micro-, mini- and medium-sized cable carriers
E2 micro
For restricted spaces
Small pitch, quiet operation. Lightweight with cable-friendly interior.
E2 mini
Interior separation available
Small pitch, quiet operation. Optimized weight/stability ratio. Several different interior separation options available.
E2/000
Two-piece energy chain - The E2 standard
Standard e-chain®, medium sizes, 21 to 45 mm inner heights. Snap-open along two sides, lightning fast installation. Many-sided modular interior separations
Energy Tubes to protect cables from chips, dirt, and debris
E2 R100
Energy Tubes
Lids snap open on one side and on the inner or outer radius. Many different interior separator options available.
E2 R
Energy Tubes
Removable lids. Many different interior separation options available.
R2-1
e-tubes - low cost chip protectionLids snap open along outer radius from both sides.
RX tubes
Most chip-resistant designSmooth, rounded contours, plenty of interior space. Reverse bend radius (RBR) available.
The standard cable carrier for almost every application
E4-1
All the benefits of the entire E4 rangeWith igus® E4-1 cable carriers, the service life of your application can be increased and costs significantly reduced.
E4-1L
Highly dynamic energy chainHigh stability and easy access due to snap-open crossbars. Inner heights 38 to 48 mm. Low weight facilitates higher dynamics
E4/100
Lowest noise in its class
Open and enclosed versions can be snapped open along both the inner and outer radius. Wide range of accessories available.
E4/4
Long & side-mounted travels
Open and enclosed versions snap open on both sides. Suitable for unsupported, side-mounted applications and long travels.
E4/light
Lightweight
Smaller side links and thinner crossbars. Cost effective design. Offers a large interior space for multiple cables and hoses.
Low noise, low-abrasion, vibration-free energy chains
T3 System
Highly flexible, low-vibration energy chain "on strip"Extremely low noise operation up to 33 dB(A). Inner height 29mm, low-vibration, very light. For highly dynamic applications; suitable for clean-rooms.
E3 system
Extremely low-noise, for the smallest installation spacesExtremely low noise operation up to 38 dB(A). Inner heights from 10 to 15 mm. Low-vibration, wear-resistant. For highly dynamic applications; suitable for clean-rooms.
System E6
Low noise
Extremely low noise operation down to just 37 dB(A). Minimal vibrations. High speeds and accelerations possible. Also available as an Energy Tube.
E6-1 System
Light versionSeries E6-1 combines all benefits of Series E6, such as its ruggedness and cleanroom-compatibility, at lower weight and even quieter operation and higher maximum speeds.
energy chains for 3-dimensional and circular movements especially for robotic applications.
triflex® R
3D e-chain® especially for robotic applications
Three energy chain options: enclosed, easily fillable, or as light version. First choice for multi-axis industrial robots.
E-Z triflex®
e-chains® for 2D and 3D movements
Closed or easily fillable. Modular system for complex movement. Chain links moving in a combination of one, two or three axes possible.
triflex®
For 2D and 3D movements - closed
Enclosed or easily fillable. Modular system for complex movement. Chain links moving in a combination of one, two or three axes possible.
twisterchain new
For circular or spiral movementsNew generation energy chains for circular movements up to 540º and more. Higher stability and more additional load possible.
twisterchain
For circular or spiral movements
energy chains for circular movements up to 540º. Quick cable replacement. Modular design - variable widths.
twisterband
Rotary movements up to 7000ºtwisterband: new sizes. Rotary movements up to 7000° and more. Compact, modular and cost-effective.
twisterband HD
Stable pin/hook connectiontwisterband HD: stable pin/hook connection for high load and long service life.
Solutions for long travels - with or without guide troughs
rol e-chain® Series
Rolls instead of gliding, energy-effiicientTravels up to 2,700 ft and speeds up to 20 ft/s possible. Reduces required drive power to less than 25%. Can be used in harsh, dirty environments.
P4 system
Roller chain profile, energy efficientQuiet, abrasion-resistant, maintenance-free energy chain. For long travels of 1,969 ft and more, very high fill weights and speeds.
autoglide series
Special solutions for long travels
Combination of autoglide and energy chains. E-Z Chain®, E2/000 and E4-1 systems.
AX e-chains® series
Special e-chains® for applications in fine dustExterior stop dogs prevent the accumulation of dust. All existing widths can be combined.
Basic Flizz®
Protection against weather and dirt exposureCost-effective and fully enclosed complete solution, e.g. waste water treatment plants.
Micro Flizz® system
Safe guidance of energy, data and airCompact, cost-saving energy chain. Compact, complete system for the safe guidance of energy, data and air.
Guidelok horizontal
Guidance system for long travel distances up to 164 ft, unsupportedUnhindered travel: metal chips cannot become stuck between the gliding surfaces of the lower and upper runs of the energy chain causing damage.
Guidelok Slimline
Made of plastic or steelSafe vertical guidance for e-chains® in high-speed rack feeders.
Guidefast
Very short installation timesGuidefast guide troughs are mounted on the side. Simple installation through a small number of different components.
ESD
Prevention of static chargesSnap-open energy chains with mounting brackets and interior separation in ESD version available from stock.
e-spool
Multi-energy drumThe alternative to the cable drum - cable-friendly and guides various media safely
magsnap
Magnetic magsnap opening crossbars – save space run without trough.
Liftband
Vertical applications up to 42.7 feetAlternative to Zig-Zag solution - Lighter and smaller installation space.
Offshore e-chain®
Energy feed to the ocean floorHeavy-Duty underwater energy supply.
RTG-extension - e-rover
Automatic coupling of e-chains®igus® e-rover extension for E-RTGs
Assembly Tools
For "frequent users"Simple tool - great benefits: assembly tools for "frequent users".
"Classic" series
And igus® special solutionsOlder energy chains are also available on a continuing basis. For new constructions, we recommend the corresponding new identical e-chains®.
Corrugated hoses and hose guide solutions
e-skin
Innovative energy supply systemThe igus® e-skin is a snap-open tube, which is composed of two parts.
e-rib
Dynamically reinforcing corrugated tubesThe reinforcement for existing corrugated tube systems - e-rib
PMA protective hoses
Diverse selection of tubes and accessoriesFor the protection of flexible, electrical cables.
Series CRC-255
The igus® CRC clearoom chainInner height hi: 24 mm
Inner width Bi: 38 - 103 mm
Bend radii R: 150 - 250 mm
Pitch: 27.8 mm
Accessories
Guide trough systems for energy chains
Long travel, glidingFrom the light and all-purpose "Super-Aluminum guide trough" up to the simple and cost-effective insert trough.
Rotary system
For fast rotating applicationsIntegrated strain relief and cable guide trough. Maximum angle of rotation 600º
Strain relief
Secure cables and hosesChainfix clamps, tiewrap clamps, strain relief blocks for hoses, and quick-install clips.
chainflex®
Continuous-flex cables
Especially designed for use with cable carriers. Tested up to 30 million cycles.
The umbilical cord of modern machines
igus® has been developing, producing and testing polymer Energy Chains since 1971. Our expert knowledge is being refined continuously with the help of our customers, and is then incorporated into our product range.
igus® offers cable carriers, continuous-flex cables, connectors, strain reliefs, separators, and other accessories - individually or as a complete pre-harnessed system: readychain® pre-harnessed systems
