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Table Contents Designing with igus®
3,800m2 test lab more than 15,000 tests every year
igus® twisterchain and e-chains® with chainflex® cables for
trouble-free and fail-safe guidance
3D CAD, configurators, service life calculation and more www. Whether you have circular
movement, suspended standing application, long travel
distance high loads igus® plastic e-chains® will help you
solve nearly any type energy supply problem, quickly, safely
and with ease. The focal points our tests are push/pull forces, friction values and abrasion under widely varying conditions
and speeds, well factors such dirt, weathering impact.igus.
the-chain moving energy made easy all-
in-one energy supply system
There are many options supply your equipment and systems
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the-chain Designing with igus®
The igus® laboratory and field experience
Our calculations and analyses are based the result ongoing practical tests our technical centre and our experience with
gliding applications.eu www.igus.eu/online. tapping into the extensive igus® construction
kit,youwillfindthesolutiontomatchyourneedsandapplication:
from individual components complete turnkey installation
at your facility.
Introduction
the-chain Designing with igus® Page
igus® terms Alphabetical order Page
Calculation e-chain® length and camber Page
igus® e-chain® types Overview Page
E4modularsystem|Withcrossbarseverylink,withcrossbarsevery2nd link,specialsolutions Page
Installation types
Unsupported Short travels Page
Unsupported Noise-optimised Page
Gliding Long travels Page
Vertical hanging Application Page
Vertical standing Application Page
Zig-zag liftband Application Page
Side-mounted Application Page
Circular movement RBR Application Page
Circular movement RBR Guide troughs Page
Distribution rules and strain relief
Distribution rules Cables and hoses Page
chainfix Strain relief elements Page
Technical data, standards, material data
igus® material data Technical environment Page
Material igumid Technical environment Page
ESD e-chains® Technical environment Page
igus® e-chains® for cleanroom Technical environment Page
igus® cleanroom laboratory Technical environment Page
Dirty environment Technical environment Page
Material data igumid Colours Technical environment Page
Chemical resistance Technical environment Page
Certification Standards and certificates Page
igus® readychain® and readycable®
readychain® Harnessed e-chain systems® Page
readycable® Harnessed cables 24-48hrs Page
igus® installation service including guarantee
Installation service Save time and money Page
up months guarantee
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file your individual configuration, all cost and without
registration. But there solution universal and
durable the e-chain system®. Should you have trouble
finding exactly the product you need, our engineers are always
at your disposal help you design the-chain. www. Our time-saving digital tools help throughout -
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More Information www. test all system components such cables, hoses, strain
relief and other accessories, addition the e-chains® e-tubes and guide troughs.
Request price and delivery time online.igus
