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Vertically Suspended Zig-Zag Cable Management Solutions

Secure guidance for cables & hoses

Our modular Zig-Zag energy chain design delivers a space-saving, unconventional solution for dynamic platforms like theatre stages. These systems handle a wide range of cables and hoses required to adjust stage heights - even for stroke heights up to 40 meters.

The Zig-Zag cable management system works by folding the energy chain neatly into a custom basket. As the platform rises, the chain unfolds smoothly and operates with minimal noise, creating a seamless performance environment. This innovative design is compatible with e-chains® from the E4.1 series as well as many other variants.

Technical data:

  • Travel: up to 40 m
  • Max speed: 0.4 m/s
  • Max acceleration: 0.4 m/s²
Low-cost zig-zag cable carrier for industrial applications.

Discover our cutting-edge, interactive 3D model of the “zig-zag” system.

The new Zig-Zag Complete System offers a standardized, modular energy supply solution for travel lengths of up to 15 m. It includes everything you need: the energy chain, mounting brackets, interior separation, guide basket, strain relief preparation, and seamless connection to common standard trusses.

For overhead applications, the energy chain is equipped with a safety steel rope in compliance with DIN EN 17206. Explore different design elements and visualise concepts with unmatched precision — bringing your ideas to life like never before.

Applications with “zig-zag” cable management systems

Ready-to-install solutions that utilise e-chain®, chainflex® cables and readycables®

The Royal Opera House Boosts Backstage Performance with igus Motion Solutions 

igus returns to the Royal Opera House after 25 years to install 15 robust, unobtrusive zig‑zag readychain systems, delivering reliable, quiet cable management for complex lighting battens while reducing sway and weight. Each system runs at 250 mm/s with zero downtime and minimal maintenance.

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Collage of the Royal Ballet and Opera stage with zig-zag e-chain systems and upper machinery in London.

Stage platforms

Guide all media and still save space
Zig-zag systems perform their tasks in the Cologne opera house stage pit, ensuring the supply of power, data, and hydraulics required to move the stage podium. The systems are cost-effective, and their compact design means that they require little installation space.

Stage technology with an inclined cable carrier system in the theatre under-stage machinery.

In the house of dancing water

Stroke heights of many metres and high loads possible
Zig-zag systems provide a reliable power supply in the House of Dancing Water in Macau. All media cables (energy, data, hydraulics, pneumatics) are guided safely and reliably in a single system.

Underwater theatre with technical installations and cable system.

Stage portal

Energy, data and hydraulics guided safely and reliably
Zig-zag systems are used in stage portals. Energy, data cables and hydraulic hoses are safely and reliably guided in a single system.

Theatre stage with truss structure and cables in front of a decorative backdrop.

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