weight 1.h.4 1.4
≈ RAL 7035 . This opens new possibilities for replacing
more complex and expensive steel tubes.Oxidantsandacidsaredamaging.
igumid direct contact with large amounts of
melted aluminium not recommended.37 1.igus.igus.9 0. Any other colours that are not shown the chart are individually calculated depending on
the article and quantity, insofar this technically possible.14 1. rule, all specifications related stability (for instance
unsupported lengths) and material characteristics apply only black e-chains®.eu
Black e-chains® ready ship* 48hrs. All E2
and e-tubes from the standard product range
are available igumid material upon request.147
146 147
146
≈ RAL 9004 .
Vacuum
igus® e-chains® made igumid can used
in vacuum applications. This also applies all e-chains® from special materials, such conducting e-chains® made from igumid ESD material or
other special materials.
Coolant resistance
e-chains® and e-tubes have proven resistance to
cooling agents.7
Maximum water absorption weight 5. Please
consult igus® with your application.
Product prices are always based the colour black.eu/HT
Material data igumid Colours Technical environment
igus® experience with:
Dust, dirt, mud, compost,
wood, textile fibres, paper
dust,abrasivepaste,cooling
agents, glass dust, glass
splinters, coal dust, sand,
corundum and much more.6 4
Electrical properties
Specific volume resistance
Surface resistance ROA
Thermal properties
Lower operating temperature
Upperlong-termapplicationtemperature
Upper short-term application temperature
Material certificates
Fire resistance according UL94
Silicone-free
Halogen-free
2002/95/EC (RoHS)
2002/96/EC (WEEE)
Colour
according RAL, approx.
Colours and special solutions
Material data igumid
Material data table Units of
measurement
Mechanical properties
Yield stress (dry/wet)
Elongation break (dry/wet)
Flexural modulus (tensile test)
Limit elasticity (bending) 7,800 3,000 9,500 1,290 7,200
Flexural strength
Shore hardness
General properties
Density 1.3 1.1S
≈ RAL 2003 .46
Moisture absorption 23/50 r.2
≈ RAL 1018 .
The table Page 148 shows excerpt the
resistance chemicals. rule, coloured e-chains® are not available from stock.200 *
MPa
MPa 240 120 230 200
– 80
g/cm3
Ω*cm >1011 >1011 <109 >1011 >1011
Ω >1011 >1011 <109 >1011 >1011
°C -40°C -40°F -40°C -40°F -40°C -40°F -40°C -40°F -40°C -40°F
°C +120°C +248°F +80°C +176°F +80°C +176°F +70°C +158°F +120°C +248°F
°C +180°C +356°F +170°C +338°F +150°C +302°F 140°C +284°F +200°C +392°F
– HB
– √
– X
– √
– –
– ≈RAL9004 ≈RAL9004 ≈RAL7015 ≈RAL9004 ≈RAL9004
More information www.4 3.6 7. However, are always willing
to perform individual tests you have particular
problems advanced developments.
Chemical resistance
igumid resistant fuel, lubricants, oils, fats,
alcohol, ester, ketone, and aliphatic and aromatic
hydrocarbons. For technical reasons and ESD materials cannot supplied other colours. Above special colours upon request.000 2.igus.14
igumid
G
igumid
NB
igumid
ESD
igumid
TE
igumid
GE
MPa 190/130 78/40 *
% 004/006 20/210 *
MPa 9. Table on
resistance chemicals Page 148
3D CAD, configurators, service life calculation and more www.eu/plasticsforlongerlife
Dirty environment Technical environment
igus® tests: e-chains®
and chainflex® cables
are tested for resistance
against chemicals and oils
in long-term tests
e-tubes that repel hot
swarf, +850ºC with
theigus® igumidHTmaterial
www.000/7. e-chains® any colour shown the colour selection chart are subject to
a percentage based colour surcharge.900/1.6 7.0
≈ RAL 7001 .
igus® e-tubes the swarf area a
machine tool
Hot asphalt problem for igus®
e-tubes
Compost sludge, numerous related
references available upon request
System incinerating plant, safe
also abrasive dirt and dust
Spatter, hot swarf
Laboratory tests and numerous field applications
have proved that igus® e-chains® and e-tubes
reliably protect cables welding robots and
machine tools since years.8 0.2 1. Delivery
time and surcharges for coloured e-chains® are available upon request.
Black Standard, from stock Index
Silver-grey Special colour Index
White Special colour Index
Grey-white Special colour Index
Orange Special colour Index
Yellow Special colour Index
Light grey Special colour Index
e-chain® colour variations with RAL-numbers
√ Yes *Values upon request
. Acid-resistant e-chains®
are available upon request. The characteristics coloured e-chains® may
differ. e-tubes made
from the igus® igumid material are resistant
to hot swarf +850°C (1,562°F), swarf
sticks.
*Average time before the ordered goods are dispatched.31
≈ RAL 9003 . Very little outgassing
occurs.1
≈ RAL 9002 .
Dirt, dust, swarf
Materialsanddesignmakeigus® e-chains® excellent
problem-solvers tough environments.02 1
