autoglide: e-chain® cable carrier for long travels

Self-guiding energy chain systems, no guide trough needed

Long travel distances always pose special requirements on an energy chain system. From a certain point, the upper run needs to be able to slide on the lower run or on the glide bar. The energy chain system also requires guidance to prevent lateral misalignment. In most cases, this is ensured by a guide trough. However, there are also applications in which a guide trough is not required due to optical or spatial conditions. In order to cover this gap, igus® developed the autoglide system in 1995. autoglide e-chains® are self-guiding energy chains that do not require a guide trough and can travel up to 80 metres. You save on procurement and installation costs and can keep lanes in the hall free for forklifts or industrial trucks.

Advantages of autoglide:

Self-guiding energy chain systems, no guide trough needed
Safe, quiet, abrasion-resistant and energy efficient
For travels of up to 80m
Travel speeds of up to 4m/s
Cost-effective solution due to elimination of guide troughs
Very fast installation times for long travel distances, since no guide troughs are needed!
Narrow width, quiet operation

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autoglide 5

Steel cable floor guide
Energy, data, air and liquids in ONE system
88% shorter installation time compared to conventional solutions
80m travel
Quiet operation: 63db(A) at 2m/s

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E4.1AG

For the E4.1 series
Simple guide elements for quick installation
For travel distances over 10m
Floor guides can be driven over

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E2/000AG

Travel distances of up to 60 m without guide trough at speeds of up to 2.0 m/s
Very compact, avoids troughs forming an obstacle in the working area
Openable along the inner radius
Floor guides can be driven over

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easy chain AG

Very quick assembly time - "easy" design even for long travel distances
Easy to fill - cables and hoses can be inserted without opening the chain
One-piece design
Narrow width, quiet operation

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Busbars vs. energy chains

Choosing the right power supply system can be complex due to varying options and operating conditions. This whitepaper helps you compare solutions and shows how igus® energy chains offer superior resistance to abrasion and corrosion compared to steel.

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