With igus® e-chainsystems® you get tested quality from one source with experience of over three decades. This is confirmed by numerous test certificates and seals of approval, as well as DIN EN ISO 9001: 2008.
igus® energy chains® are constantly tested in the in-house laboratory under real conditions. For you this means: Cable protection, long life and high reliability.
Every individual case is different. The igus® system guarantee provides reliability. Guarantee certificates are individually issued for your application.
Why igus® E-ChainSystems®
Energy Chains® are like umbilical cords of modern machines
Long unsupported lengths with various fittings are possible
As long as six football fields: 615 m travel with igus® Energy Chains® in the conveyor system of the brown coal excavator.
Designed to guide and protect
Energy Chains® and Energy Chain Systems® are like the umbilical cords of modern machines. They reduce downtimes and increase the service lives of cables and hoses.
Plastic Energy Chains® have been developed, produced and tested by igus® since 1971.
The igus® product range includes over 80,000 innovative products from stock and from "batch size one". From the smallest Micro FLIZZ® chain to the world's biggest* polymer E-Chain®.
Our know-how is continuously advanced, also in collaboration with our customers, and then introduced into serial production.
*Status 04/2008
Energy Chains® - Universal use
Various types of motion.
Carry sensitive bus, data and fiber optic cables, as well as energy forms such as electricity, gas, air and liquids.
In case of very high dynamic stressing capacity and tough demands on service life.
Smooth operation in a full range of environments and climates.
Space-saving installation.
High accelerations are fielded.
Simple assembly of the modular system on site, as well as quick retrofit of cables.
Save your time and money while purchasing
and using Energy Chains® and Energy Chain Systems®!
and using Energy Chains® and Energy Chain Systems®!
Innovative, quick-to-assemble products.
Delivered straight from stock – saves you storage costs.
Large range of products - You will immediately find the right Energy Chains® solution.
System offers through to harnessing and turnkey installation.
Swift project planning and consulting with a dense network of local sales engineers in Germany and all over the world.
Longer travel distances, higher speeds, better service lives
Travels with Energy Chains® of 600 m and above.
Gliding speeds up to 5 m/s (more in individual cases)
Service lives of 10 years and more with igus® E-ChainSystems®.
Quality - all tested and from one manufacturer
ReadyChain®
pre-assembled E-ChainSystems®Do not worry any more about the procurement of numerous items from numerous suppliers. We have the know-how to obtain the best individual parts fast and cheap. We do the assembling for you from simple Energy Chain Systems® with inlaid Chainflex® cables right through to complex systems. These systems can contain all cables, hoses (pneumatic, hydraulic), plug connectors, interior separation, mounting brackets and mounting parts to suit your requirements.
Only order what you need
You determine the degree of harnessing
You choose the length you need
Save time and money
With an igus® ReadyChain® Energy Chain System®, you get a finished product: No fiddling with cables, connectors, partitions, strain reliefs or other accessories.
In this way you'll find the right Energy Chain®
General information about igus® Energy Chain Systems®
More than 100,000 products available! Delivery and consultation Mon-Fri from 7am-8pm and Sat from 8am-12pm!