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e-chain system® online catalog - Product selection
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Preselection according to e-chain® types
Cost-effective and easy-to-fill e-chains®, 1-piece and with zipper
easy chain®
Easy insertion of cablesCost-effective, one-piece energy chains, quickly fillable from inside or outside
E1 System
energy chain in one stripModular, one-piece band for simple applications. Cost-effective solution for large numbers
Zipper
Zipper energy chain for quick installationOpening and closing of small and medium e-chains® and e-tubes at lightening speed.
snapchain
Cost-effective and easy-to-fill e-chain®Quickly mount cable packets in bundles. Low-priced alternative to complex cable shears.
Smallest, small and medium e-chains® 1- and 2-piece
E2 micro
energy chains for cramped installation spacesOne-piece - Smallest sizes, 5 to 15 mm inner heights, small pitch, silent operation. Light weight and cable-friendly e-chains® interior.
E2 mini
Small and medium sizesOne- and two-piece energy chains, 18 to 41 mm inner heights, small pitch, silent operation. Optimized weight/stability ratio. Manifold interior separation
E2.1
New generation of the E2/000®Standard e-chains®, medium sizes, 26 to 48 mm inner heights. Openable from both sides, rapid installation. More useable installation space while the same outer dimensions are the same and quieter with a longer service life and increased stability.
E2/000
Two-piece energy chains – the E2 standardStandard e-chains®, medium sizes, inner heights of 21 to 45 mm. Openable from both sides, rapid installation. Diverse modular interior separations.
Protection of cable from chips and dirt - e-tubes for energy supply, 2-piece
E2 R100
e-tube - chip protection - swivel lidSwivelable one side, medium sizes. Many-sided, modular interior separations. Easy snap-open inside or outside.
E2 R
e-tubes - Chip protection - Very silent operationRemovable lid, medium sizes. Many-sided, modular interior separations
R2.1
e-tubes - lowe priced chip protectionLids snap open along outer radius from both sides.
RX tubes
Extremely chip tightNovel design: Rounded contours, large filling space, "RBR" version with bending radius on both sides also available.
The energy chains standard kit for nearly all applications - 4-piece
For long service life, high stability, assembly compatibility and modularity "Save away" many new costly additional components with the E4.1 e-chain system®. E4.1 - the standard for nearly all applications
E4.1
The huge E4 standard energy chains kitAlmost all applications are possible with this e-chain®. Inner heights 21 to 80 mm. e-chain® and tubes snap-open along two sides. Quick installation, cable-friendly design.
E4.1L
highly dynamic energy chainHigh stability and easy access due to snap-open crossbars. Inner heights 38 to 48 mm. Low weight facilitates higher dynamics.
E4/00
The forerunner of the E4.1 system for long travels and applications turned by 90°Huge, modular kit. Inner heights from 21 to 204 mm. e-chain® and tubes snap-open along two sides. Many accessories, vast application area.
E4/4
High stability "mounted on the side" - very long travelsenergy chains and tubes, snap-open along two sides. Inner heights from 32 to 80 mm. Especially suitable for "side-mounted" applications and travel distances over 200 m.
E4/light
Light, quite, solid and cost effectiveenergy chains and tubes, snap-open along two sides. Inner heights from 56 to 112 mm. Light and cost effective
e-chain® designed according to hygienic design principles - FDA-compliant and with absolutely no friction - no material rubbing against material
System TH3
Hygienic energy chain providing FDA compliance and with no material-on-material rubbingInner height 25.5mm. Low vibration, very light. For highly dynamic applications; according to hygienic design principles
Low noise, low-abrasion, vibration-free energy chains - 3-piece or 6-piece
System T3
Highly flexible, low-vibration energy chain "on strip"Extremely low noise operation up to 33 dB(A). Inner height 29mm Low-vibration, very light. For highly dynamic applications; suitable for cleanrooms.
E3 System
Extremely low-noise, for the smallest installation spacesExtremely low noise operation up to 38 dB(A). Inner heights from 10 to 15 mm. Low-vibration, wear-resistant. For highly dynamic applications; suitable for cleanrooms.
E6 System
Extremely low noiseExtremely quiet operation up to 46 dB(A). Low-vibration, high velo
cities/accelerations, wear-resistant; suitable for cleanroom. Snap-open along both sides, also as e-tube.
E6.1 system
Extremely low noise, for highly dynamic applicationsSeries E6.1 combines all benefits of Series E6, such as its ruggedness and cleanroom-compatibility, at lower weight and even quieter operation and higher maximum speeds.
energy chains for 3-dimensional and circular movements especially for robotic applications.
triflex® R
3D e-chain® especially for robotic applicationsThree energy chain options: enclosed, easily fillable, or as light version. First choice for multi-axis industrial robots.
easy triflex®
energy chains for 2D and 3D movementsClosed or easily fillable. Modular system for complex movement. Chain links moving in a combination of one, two or three axes possible.
triflex®
For 2D and 3D movements - closedEnclosed or easily fillable. Modular system for complex movement. Chain links moving in a combination of one, two or three axes possible.
twisterchain new
For circular or spiral movementsNew generation energy chains for circular movements up to 540° and more. Higher stability and more additional load possible.
twisterchain
For circular or spiral movementsenergy chains for circular movements up to 540°. Quick cable replacement. Modular design - variable widths.
TwisterBand
Rotary movements up to 7000°twisterband: new sizes. Rotary movements up to 7000° and more. Compact, modular and cost-effective.
twisterband HD
Stable pin/hook connectionTwisterBand HD: Stable pin/hook connection for high load and long service life
Solutions for long travels and special solutions.
rol e-chain® Series
Rolling instead of gliding, energy-efficientLong travels and extreme travel speed at cable loads of up to 50 kg/m. Available as energy chain with crossbars at every link or as enclosed e-tube.
P4 system
Roller chain profile, energy-efficientQuiet, abrasion-resistant, maintenance-free energy chain. For long travels of 600 m and more, very high fill weights and speeds.
autoglide series
Special solutions for long travelsCombination of autoglide and energy chains. easy chain®, E2/000 and E4.1 systems.
AX e-chains® series
Special e-chain® for applications in fine dustExterior stop dogs prevent the accumulation of dust. All existing widths can be combined.
guidelite plus
Guide trough system and e-chain®Chemically-resistant and corrosion-resistant plastic guide trough system
Basic flizz®
Protection against weather and dirt exposureCost-effective and fully enclosed complete solution, e.g. waste water treatment plants.
System micro flizz®
Safe guidance of energy, data and airCompact, cost-saving energy chain. Compact, complete system for the safe guidance of energy, data and air.
Guidelok horizontal
Top run guide system for long travel distances up to 50 m, unsupportedUnhindered travel: Chips cannot stick between the gliding surfaces of the lower and upper runs of the energy chain.
Guidelok Slimline
Made of plastic or steelSafe vertical guidance for e-chains® in high-speed rack feeders.
guidefast
Very short installation timesguidefast guide troughs are mounted on the side. Simple installation through a small number of different components.
ESD
Prevention of static chargesOpenable energy chains with mounting brackets and interior separation in electrically conductive ESD material available from stock.
c-chain®
Continuously revolving energy supply systemThe c-chain enables a continuously revolving energy supply system made of standardized modular components.
e-spool
Multi-energy drumThe alternative to the cable drum - cable-friendly and guides various media safely
magsnap
Magnetic magsnap opening crossbars – save space run without trough
liftband
Vertical applications up to 13 mAlternative to Zig-Zag solution - Lighter and smaller installation space
offshore energychain
energy feed to the ocean floor.Heavy-Duty underwater energy supply
RTG-extension - e-rover
Automatic coupling of e-chains®igus® e-rover extension for E-RTGs
Assembly Tools
for ‘frequent users’Simple tool – great benefits: assembly tools for ‘frequent users’
"Classic" series
And igus® special solutionsOlder energy chains are also available on a continuing basis. For new constructions, we recommend the corresponding new identical e-chains®.
Corrugated hoses and hose guide solutions
e-skin
Novel energy supply systemThe igus® e-skin is a snap-open tube, which is composed of two parts.
e-rib
Dynamically reinforcing corrugated tubesThe reinforcement for existing corrugated tube systems - e-rib
PMA protective hoses
Diverse selection of tubes and accessoriesTo protect flexible electric cables.
e-cord micro
for moving capillary hosesSecure and flexible guiding of the smallest hoses < Ø 1 mm
Series CRC. 255
The igus® CRC cleanroom chainInner height hi: 24 mm
Inner width Bi: 38 - 103 mm
Bend radii R: 150 - 250 mm
Pitch: 27.8 mm
Guide trough systems for energy chains
Long travel, glidingFrom the light and all-purpose "Super-Alu guide trough" up to the simple and cost-effective insert trough.
Rotary module
For fast rotating applicationsIntegrated strain relief and cable guides within guide trough.
Maximum angle of rotation 600°
Strain reliefs
Strain relief clamps, tie wrap plates and modular snap-on strain reliefs.
chainflex® cables
Special cables for energy chains - tested, tested, tested.
Over 950 cables from stock in 24 h or today. No minimum quantity surcharges, no cutting costs.
energy chains - The umbilical cord of your automation
igus® e-chain system® is like the umbilical cord of modern machines. energy chains and drag chains take care of the supply of energy, data and signals and for this reason are continuously in motion. We offer you all components - e-chains®, special cables, plug connections, all accessories - individually or as complete system. For that, igus® has the largest selection worldwide with over 100,000 products from stock. We take responsibility for the operation.
Our energy chain catalog offers you the possibility to assemble a chain including interior separation with cable at few mouse clicks. The product overview and several selection aids are available for you to select the suitable energy chain.
