Energy Chains and E-Chain Systems®
Energy Chains and E-ChainSystems® are like the umbilical cords of modern machines. They supply energy and data and are constantly in motion. Reinforced plastic E-Chains® have been developed, produced and tested by igus® since 1971. We are continuously innovating in collaboration with customers and then introducing new products to series production.
igus® E-Chains® and E-ChainSystems® are all-purpose:
Capable of various types of movement
Will carry sensitive bus, data and fibre optic cables, as well as electricity, gases, air and liquids
Very high dynamic stressing capacity even in tough conditions
Can cope with various environments and climate zones
Space-saving installation
High accelerations possible
Simple assembly on site, plus cables can be quickly retrofitted
Save time and money by purchasing and using E-Chains® and E-ChainSystems®.
In order to achieve that, we concentrate on the following points:
Innovative, quick-to-install components
Delivered rapidly ex-stock – saves you storage costs
Large range of products – suitable solution found immediately
Assembly and turnkey installation offered
Swift project planning and consultation with an ever expanding network of local sales engineers in the United Kingdom and all over the world.
Practical examples
Driving simulator with igus® E-ChainSystem® Series E4: the hydraulic hoses weigh over 60 kg/m
Olympic Games
Secure data transmission from the cameras during the live broacast of the Olympic Games
Crash test facility
Crash test facility: 22m/s and 784 m/s2 accelerations at 36 m travel distance
Mechanical engineering
An entire module manufactured for a machine tool, including the steel structure, delivered ready for installation. This saved a lot of work for the company.
Robotics
Robot in an automotive manufacturer's assembly unit using Triflex® E-Chain®
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