Nevertheless they are 50%
lighter than comparable pure steel chains and very easy assemble through screwless and
rivetless connections. This offers some advantages, but also has limitations for some applications. the crossbars are only installed every second
e-chain® link.
Examples other energy supply solutions from igus®: triflex® for robotic applications axis
2-6 twisterchain for rotary movement robot axis twisterband for 7,000° rotation
angle e-spool®, the cable reel without slip-rings e-loop® for drilling equipment e-skin® for
cleanroom e-rib for reinforcing corrugated tubes snapchain for the simplest cable bundling
and guidance microflizz®, compact solution for long travels and much more.
Moving energy made easy
In its scope and range, e-chain® products from igus® are unique the market.Typical areas application: cleanroom,
semiconductor industry. Typical
application areas: suitable for almost any application area.
E4 e-chains® and e-tubes large modular kit for any application.1,
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easychain® easy fill and cost-effective. With some e-chains® design
with crossbars every 2nd link also possible, i. Further special solutions
are described the respective sections with their design features.eu
When use version with crossbars every link?
● When guiding very thin cables prevent the cables from moving out place
● For narrow e-chains®, improve lateral stability
● For high lateral accelerations 5m/s²), e. the field standard
applications, the question usually whether has e-chain® with crossbars every link or
whether more cost-effective version with crossbars every 2nd link sufficient. Due this connector principle and very small pitch, the E6
e-chains® are very smooth-running and wear-resistant.g. E4
e-chains®: E4/4, E4. The e-chain® links consist
of four parts each: two side parts and two crossbars that connect the side parts. There are different versions the opening mechanism: openable from one side,
openable from both sides, with/without film hinge, crossbars/lid zipper band. igus® energy
chains cover range inner heights from 5mm 350mm the right energy supply system for
every application.g. Typical
applications areas: simple adjustment movements, e.
E4systemspecialsolutions:e-tubes,e-chains® withextendercrossbarsandlids
The e-chains® with extender crossbars are exceptionally
suitable for guiding very large vacuum hoses that have large
diameters and are relatively low weight.igus. for highly dynamic linear robots
● high humidity, because the holding force the crossbars lower, e. Filling can
be carried out either along the inner outer radius.
E6 e-chains® for particularly dynamic applications.eu
Almost endless combination options
The igus® modular system offers almost unlimited combination options. Typical
application areas: suitable for almost any application area.e.1L and E4Q
E4 e-chains® with
crossbars every link
E4 e-chains® with
crossbars every 2nd link
3D CAD, configurators, service life calculation and more www.
Due the "easy" design, cables can pressed into the e-chains® easily and quickly. The most common types are briefly presented below.g. Generally speaking, very demanding
applications and environmental conditions, the e-chain® with crossbars every link offers more
safety and stability, e.g. the working
area machine tools. The e-chain® links the easy chain® are one-piece. The largest
product family the
igus® product range.
YE Hybrid e-chains® the series, plastic and steel side parts are combined order to
combine the best advantages both materials: due steel inner links, approx. train washing
facilities, composting plants
● When guiding hydraulic hoses, order distribute the force the hoses over more crossbars
● For travel lengths over 100m
● For gliding e-chains® with travel speeds above 2m/s
When use version with crossbars every 2nd link?
If version with crossbars every link not required and the following advantages are gained:
● Interior separation easily attainable/accessible
● Less installation work (less crossbars)
● Approx. Typical areas application: Access platforms, construction machinery,
lifting platforms
E2 e-chains® and e-tubes large modular kit for medium duty applications.
More than 100,000
e-chains® parts available
from stock!
. The special feature that the
individual side parts are not connected each other via pin/bore connection, but an
extremely low-wear joining piece. The e-chain®
links consist two parts: bottom part and matching crossbar lid/bottom the case
of e-tubes.
igus® e-chain® types Overview modular system With crossbars every link,
with crossbars every 2nd link, more special solutions
E4: four-piece energy
chains. large extender
crossbar product range enables many application-specific
solutions
The use additional extension links increases the filling
capacity and the maximum fill weight the e-chains®
while maintaining the same maximum unsupported length. There are technical
requirements that make the use e-chain® with crossbars every link necessary order to
achieve optimum service life the overall system. 10-15% more cost-effective depending width
● 20% lighter depending the width
e-tubes are used where cables need protected from
the impact swarf and other small parts, e.g. the case of
e-tubes, lids and bottoms are installed instead crossbars. cost-
effective alternative, there are also one-piece, non-openable versions for some series. The e-chain® links consist six parts
each: two side parts, two crossbars and two link joining piece. office equipment, electronic devices. Opening and closing not necessary. For example, many
special solutions can implemented, such swarf protection using lids and bottoms (e-tubes)
or the guidance large vacuum hoses using extender crossbar. 50% greater
unsupported length achieved compared plastic e-chains®.igus. port cranes, steel mills, waste bunkers and composting plants
