50% greater
unsupported length achieved compared plastic e-chains®.
More than 100,000
e-chains® parts available
from stock!
.e. This offers some advantages, but also has limitations for some applications.1,
E4. There are technical
requirements that make the use e-chain® with crossbars every link necessary order to
achieve optimum service life the overall system. The e-chain®
links consist two parts: bottom part and matching crossbar lid/bottom the case
of e-tubes. Filling can
be carried out either along the inner outer radius. the working
area machine tools.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.g. 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. 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. The e-chain® links consist six parts
each: two side parts, two crossbars and two link joining piece. The largest
product family the
igus® product range. igus® energy
chains cover range inner heights from 5mm 350mm the right energy supply system for
every application.g.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. Typical areas application: Access platforms, construction machinery,
lifting platforms
E2 e-chains® and e-tubes large modular kit for medium duty applications. E4
e-chains®: E4/4, E4.115
114 More information www. cost-
effective alternative, there are also one-piece, non-openable versions for some series. for highly dynamic linear robots
● high humidity, because the holding force the crossbars lower, e. The most common types are briefly presented below. Typical
application areas: suitable for almost any application area.g. Opening and closing not necessary. 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
application areas: suitable for almost any application area. The special feature that the
individual side parts are not connected each other via pin/bore connection, but an
extremely low-wear joining piece.
E6 e-chains® for particularly dynamic applications. Typical
applications areas: simple adjustment movements, e. With some e-chains® design
with crossbars every 2nd link also possible, i.
easychain® easy fill and cost-effective. The e-chain® links consist
of four parts each: two side parts and two crossbars that connect the side parts.
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. Nevertheless they are 50%
lighter than comparable pure steel chains and very easy assemble through screwless and
rivetless connections.g. the crossbars are only installed every second
e-chain® link.
E4 e-chains® and e-tubes large modular kit for any application.
igus® e-chain® types Overview modular system With crossbars every link,
with crossbars every 2nd link, more special solutions
E4: four-piece energy
chains.Typical areas application: cleanroom,
semiconductor industry.eu
Almost endless combination options
The igus® modular system offers almost unlimited combination options.
Due the "easy" design, cables can pressed into the e-chains® easily and quickly. Due this connector principle and very small pitch, the E6
e-chains® are very smooth-running and wear-resistant.g. 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.
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. the case of
e-tubes, lids and bottoms are installed instead crossbars.igus. Generally speaking, very demanding
applications and environmental conditions, the e-chain® with crossbars every link offers more
safety and stability, e. port cranes, steel mills, waste bunkers and composting plants. The e-chain® links the easy chain® are one-piece. office equipment, electronic devices.
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.igus. There are different versions the opening mechanism: openable from one side,
openable from both sides, with/without film hinge, crossbars/lid zipper band. Further special solutions
are described the respective sections with their design features. 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.
Moving energy made easy
In its scope and range, e-chain® products from igus® are unique the market
