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"E2 e-tube - Applications

Since igus® introduced the first openable and (two-part) e-tube in the mid-1980s, many additional parts and improvements have been added to the range. e-tubes can be used in areas with hot chips, dirt and dust caused by woodworking, steel mills, pulp, textiles, agriculture, coal mines and many other unfavourable environmental conditions. Choose the cost-effective, alternative R100 series for low and medium speed applications. R series for higher speeds.

Typical industries and applications
General machinery, material handling, construction machinery, long travel in many industries, semiconductors, ESD versions, theatre and entertainment industry, vehicles.

E2 Pipes in an area with hot chips in a machine tool

U -shaped supported e-tube with high lateral acceleration

Series R68 in an apple sorting plant, in constant contact with moisture and dirt

Series R68 in an apple sorting plant, in constant contact with moisture and dirt.

igus® Energy tube standing application, support of the 1st chain link - Series R68
igus® Energy tube standing application, support of the 1st chain link - Series R68

standing application, support of the 1st chain link - Series R68

igus® Energy tube series R58 in the direct chip area of a machine tool
igus® Energy tube series R58 in the direct chip area of a machine tool

igus® Energy tube series R58 in the direct chip area of a machine tool

igus® Energy tube series R68 lying on its side
igus® Energy tube series R68 lying on its side

igus® Energy tube series R68 lying on its side

R series e-tubes are also ideal for small installation spaces and high speeds. Here ready assembled with hydraulic lines and attachments

E2 e-tube installed laterally self-supporting in the chip area

Tram switches

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Thanks to the material used, even chips up to a temperature of 850 °C bounce off without a trace.

Enclosed energy tubes in gantry milling machines

Plastic energy chains in a machine tool for a student project

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Another great project has been launched at the Institute for Machine Tools and Industrial Management (iwb) at the Technical University of Munich with 5 students.

plastic-energy chain in machine tool for student project | igus®

You can find more interesting applications from a wide range of areas here

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