Result: With fill weight 2kg/m, the YE.42 series can travel
unsupported for distance 5..42 series
In comparison test its test laboratory, which the largest
in the industry, igus® compared the YE.. Plastic
outer links provide 50% less weight,
quick installation and smooth running
Strong and vibration-resistant for heavy
loads with compact dimensions and
low weight.42 and E4. addition,
they can replaced individually the event defect.
Rounded crossbars protect the cables and hoses
● Heavy, because the metal energy supply system 50% lighter hybrid energy chain
Standard steel energy chains with
their associated problems are a
thing the past with igus® YE
plastic-steel hybrid e-chain®
3D CAD, configurators, service life calculation and more www.5% longer
unsupported length (with straight upper run) with 2kg/m
fill weight for the YE. Sharp edges
can also damage the cables and hoses
● Plastic crossbars not permanently deform.42 series
with each other.8
More information www.42 can
only achieve 2.42 E4.eu/YE
Why plastic-steel hybrid e-chains® .42
5. The two series were evaluated with regard
to their unsupported length (with straight upper run) with a
2kg/m fill weight.5% more unsupported
length FLG with 2kg/m fill weight than comparable
plastic e-chain®
Unsupported
length
FL
G
Test unsupported length the igus®
YE.25m but the E4. required,
cables can added removed.42 series.igus. igus® hybrid e-chains®
.
● Corrosion the joints, resulting stiffness
of the entire energy supply
● Plastic-metal joints prevent seizure the
e-chain® links through corrosion
● Deformation the crossbars leading seizure/
twisting the energy chain.
Standard steel energy chains access platforms vs.42 series compared the E4. This corresponds 87.778 779
YE. The advantage for access
platforms that each saved gram
increases the payload
Tested the igus® laboratory: 87.
Standard
steel energy chains
igus® plastic-steel
hybrid e-chains®
Frequently observed problems with pure
steel energy supply systems:
The problem solution:
● Screws, bolts and circlips can lost over time
and make the whole system unstable
● screws rivets connecting the e-chains®
● e-chain® links steel chains are non-openable
and cannot partially replaced
● e-chains® links are openable.8m.eu/YE
YE Features Accessories Proof
Standard interior separation from the
proven modular system available
from stock
Tough steel mounting brackets with
attachment options from any side
Variable widths 50mm 400mm inner
width available.igus. Crossbars openable and
removable along the inner and outer
radius
Steel inner plates absorb the force the
stop-dogs the plastic outer links and
increase the stability 50%
Plastic outer links high tensile force
absorption using plastic pins.25
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