Zig-zag e-chain® system

The modular design of igus® e-chains facilitates this space-saving and unconventional solution known as the zig-zag system.

For modern platform technology, such as theater stages, a variety of cables and hoses which adjust the stage height must be accommodated. Lack of space almost invariably presents difficulties. The un-extended e-chain® is stored in a basket. If the platform is raised, the e-chain® unfolds, generating little or no noise. This construction is possible with the e-chains® of the E4.1 system as well as many other types.

The new standard for vertical cable management systems in the stage and theater technology industry, the zig-zag e-chain®, features greatly reduced weight on trusses, modular design and travel lengths between 5-15 meters. The new system is rounded off with fasteners for trusses, a support plate on the moving end, and an optional safety package that can be ordered based on DIN EN 17206 and DGUV Principle 315-390.

• Quiet and low vibration
• No tensile strain on the cables
• Add or replace cables easily
• Guide different media in one system: electricity... data... fiber optics...
• In projects with travels of up to 40m and more

All the advantages of an e-chain® with a new guide concept for travel lengths of up to 10m. The system was designed for use on various trusses and based on DIN EN 17206 and DGUV Principle 315-390. The current system length amounts to 2.16m. Different chain widths are possible and inner widths from 75 to 150mm are available.

• Weight is less than half of that of the standard zig-zag basket, allowing a higher payload
• Price reduced by up to 50% compared to the standard zig zag basket
• Lower drive power thanks to weight reduction
• Quiet polymer e-chains®