E2 micro – for confined installation spaces
One-piece – smallest sizes, 5 to 15mm inner height, small pitch, lightweight, smooth running.
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General overview of e-chain systems®
Small and medium-sized e-chains®
E2 mini – small and medium sizes
Single and two-piece energy chains, 18 to 41mm inner heights. Optimised ratio of weight to strength, smooth running.
E2.1 – new generation
Openable from both sides, medium sizes, 26 to 48mm inner heights. More usable installation space, quieter, stronger and longer service life.
E2/000 – standard energy chains
Two-piece energy chains, medium sizes, 21 to 45mm inner heights. Openable from both sides, extremely rapid installation. Versatile and modular.
The standard construction kit for virtually all applications
E4.1 – huge modular system of standard energy chains
Virtually all applications are possible with this
e-chain®. Inner heights of 21 to 80mm. e-chains® and tubes openable from both sides. Rapid assembly and cable-friendly.
E4.1L – highly dynamic e-chain®
High strength and easy accessibility thanks to hinged crossbars. Inner heights from 38 to
48mm. Lower weight possible at higher dynamics.
E4/00 – huge, modular system
Inner heights of 21 to 204mm. e-chains® and tubes openable from both sides. Long travels and applications rotated by 90° are possible.
E4/light – lightweight, quiet, strong and cost-effective
Energy chains and tubes openable from both sides. Inner heights of 56 to 112mm. Lightweight and cost-effective.
Easy to fill e-chains®, single part and with a "zipper"
easy chain®: easy insertion of cables
Quickly fillable from along the inside or outside, cost-effective single part energy chains with shorter assembly time.
System E1 – energy chain on a band
Modular, single piece band for simple applications. Cost-effective solution for large volumes.
"Zipper" – an energy chain for quick assembly
Opening and closing of small and medium-sized e-chains® and tubes at lightning speed.
snapchain – cost-effective and easy-to-fill e-chain®
Quickly mount cable packages in bundles. Cost-effective alternative to complex cable trays.
e-tube for cable protection against swarf and dirt
E2 R100 – hinged lid
Easily hinged open on one side along the inner or outer radius, medium sizes. Diverse, modular interior separation.
E2 R – very smooth running
Lid removable, medium sizes. Diverse, modular interior separation.
R2.1 - cost-effective swarf protection
Lids openable along the outer radius from both sides.
RX tubes – extremely swarf-resistant
New design: rounded shape, large filling space "RBR" version available with bend radius from both sides.
Quiet, low-abrasion, vibration-free e-chains®
T3 – highly flexible, low-vibration
Extremely quiet running up to 33 dB(A). Inner height 29mm. For highly dynamic applications; suitable for cleanrooms.
E3 – extremely quiet, most confined installation spaces
Up to 38 dB(A). Inner heights of 10 to 15mm. Low vibration, wear resistant, for highly dynamic applications. Cleanroom compatible.
E6.1 – new, quieter generation
All benefits of the E6 with lighter weight and even smoother running at maximum speeds.
E6 – extremely low-noise
Up to 46 dB(A). Low vibration, high speeds, wear-resistant. Cleanroom compatible. Openable from both sides, also as e-tube.
3D and circular movements, robot applications
triflex® R
robots 3D e-chain®
Three versions of energy chains: closed, easily fillable or as light version. The first choice for multi-axis industrial robots.
easy triflex®
2D and 3D movements
Enclosed or easily fillable. Modular system for complex movement. Combination of single, two and three axis movements possible.
triflex®
2D and 3D – enclosed
Enclosed or easily fillable. Modular system for complex movement. Combination of single, two and three axis movements possible.
twisterchain new
circular & spiral movements
New generation of energy chains for circular movements of up to 540° and more. Additional strength and higher fill weights possible.
twisterchain
circular and spiral movements
Energy chains for circular movements of up to 540°. Quick cable replacement. Modular design - variable widths.
twisterband HD
highly stable rotary movements
twisterband HD: strong pin/hook connection for high load and long service life.
twisterband
rotary movement up to 7,000°
twisterband: new sizes, turns of 7,000° and more possible. Compact, modular, cost-effective.
Corrugated hose and hose guide solutions
e-skin® – new energy supply design
The igus® e-skin is an openable tube composed of two parts. Operating temperatures +10°C / +50°C.
e-rib: corrugated tube reinforcement
The reinforcement for existing corrugated tube systems. Easily retrofittable, little installation space required and stability against unwanted sideways movement.
PMA cable protection: diverse selection of tubes and systems
To protect flexible electric cables.
e-cord micro: for capillary hoses
Secure and flexible guidance of the smallest hoses < Ø 1mm.
CRC cleanroom chain
Abrasion-resistant, oval corrugated hose that collects and potential abrasion. IPA confirmed as suitable for
cleanroom class 1.
e-chain® designed according to hygienic design principles - FDA-compliant and with absolutely no friction - no material rubbing against material
TH3 system – FDA compliant and no material-on-material rubbing
Inner height 25,5mm. Low vibration and very lightweight. For highly dynamic applications; according to hygienic design principles.
Solutions for long travels and special solutions
rol e-chain® system
Long travels and extremely high traversing speed with cable loads of up to 50kg/m. As an energy chain with crossbars every link or as an enclosed
e-tube.
P4 system: profile rol e-chain®, energy efficient
Quiet, abrasion-resistant, maintenance-free energy chain. For long travels of 600m and longer, very high fill weights and speeds.
autoglide series: special solutions for long travels
Combination of autoglide and easy chain® energy chains, E2/000 system and E4.1. system.
E4/4HD – long travels or "side-mounted"
Energy chains and tubes openable from both sides. Inner heights of 32 to 80mm. Especially suitable for "side-mounted" and travel distances of over 200m.
guidelite plus - trough system
Chemical-resistant and corrosion-resistant plastic guide trough system
Basic flizz®: protection against weather and dirt exposure
Cost-effective, enclosed solution for long travels, e.g. wastewater treatment plants.
micro flizz® system: compact, quiet and cost-saving
Compact, cost-saving energy chain. Space-saving complete system for safe guidance of energy, data and air.
guidelok horizontal: for long travels up to 50m, unsupported
Unhindered travel: no swarf can settle between the sliding surfaces of the upper and lower runs of the energy chain.
guidelok slimline: made completely of plastic
Secure vertical guiding of e-chains® for quick storage and retrieval units.
guidefast: quickly assembled as a modular solution
guidefast guide troughs are fastened from the side. Simple assembly by means of a small number of different components.
ESD: avoiding static buildup
Openable energy chains with mounting brackets and interior separation in electrically conductive ESD material available from stock.
c-chain® – modular system
The c-chain® facilitates a continuously revolving energy supply system made of standardised modular components.
e-spool: multi-energy coil
The alternative to a cable reel – reduce cable wear and reliably guide different media.
magsnap: quick and simple installation
Magnetic magsnap crossbars – space-saving, guidance without trough.
liftband – for vertical applications
Alternative to zig-zag solution – lighter and less installation space.
FTA floating moving end
Compensation of parallel errors in the case of long travels. Small, lightweight and cost-effective.
PPDS: Push/Pull Force Detection System
Pull/push force calculation as safety standard.
Offshore energy chain: underwater solutions
Heavy duty energy supply to the seabed. Vertical hanging applications of up to
200 m in length.
Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) - coupling
igus® e-rover coupling for harbour cranes. Rubber-tyred robot cranes are automatically coupled to an energy chain system.
Assembly tool for "frequent users"
Simple opening and closing of chain links and big time savings in assembly.
AX e-chain® series: for fine dust applications
Exterior stop-dogs prevent the accumulation of dust. All existing widths can be combined.
"Classic" series and igus® special solutions
Older energy chains are also available on a permanent basis. For new designs, we recommend the corresponding new structurally identical e-chains®.
Guide trough systems for long travels
From the lightweight and universally deployable "Super Alu" guide trough through to the simple and cost-effective snap-in trough.
Rotary modules – for circular movements
The igus® modular system for fast rotary applications. Integrated strain relief and cable guides within the guide trough.
Maximum angle of rotation 600°.
Strain relief elements
Strain relief clamps, tiewrap plates and modular plug-in strain relief elements.
chainflex® cables
Special cables for energy chains: smallest bend radii, different jacket materials, tested in e-chains® for up to 30 million cycles.
