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Energy Chain® cable carrier overview
Product range
Low-cost and quick-fill cable carriers
E-Z Chain®
Easy insertion of cablesFlexible opening to allow cables and hoses to be quickly and easily installed or retrofitted.
Zipper chain
Un-zip to openOpen and close at lightening speed using the special design "Zipper".
Micro-, mini- and medium-sized cable carriers
E2 micro
For restricted spacesSmall pitch, quiet operation. Lightweight with cable-friendly interior.
E2 mini
Interior separation availableSmall pitch, quiet operation. Optimized weight/stability ratio. Several different interior separation options available.
E2 medium
Snap open from outer radiusCan be snapped open from the left or the right. Cables and hoses are accessible from the top of each link.
E2/000 medium
Half-enclosed tube availableSnap open along either side of inner or outer radius for fast cable installation. Integrated strain relief available.
Energy Tubes to protect cables from chips, dirt, and debris
E2 R100
Energy TubesLids snap open on one side and on the inner or outer radius. Many different interior separator options available.
E2 R
Energy TubesRemovable lids. Many different interior separation options available.
RX tubes
Most chip-resistant designSmooth, rounded contours, plenty of interior space. Reverse bend radius (RBR) available.
The standard cable carrier for almost every application
E4-1
All the benefits of the entire E4 rangeWith igus® E4-1 cable carriers, the service life of your application can be increased and costs significantly reduced.
E4/100
Lowest noise in its classOpen and enclosed versions can be snapped open along both the inner and outer radius. Wide range of accessories available.
E4/4
Long & side-mounted travelsOpen and enclosed versions snap open on both sides. Suitable for unsupported, side-mounted applications and long travels.
E4/light
LightweightSmaller side links and thinner crossbars. Cost effective design. Offers a large interior space for multiple cables and hoses.
Quietest cable carrier
System E6
Low noiseExtremely low noise operation down to just 37 dB(A). Minimal vibrations. High speeds and accelerations possible. Also available as an Energy Tube.
Multiple-axis cable carriers
Triflex® R
For multi-axis robotsAvailable in three versions: fully enclosed, E-Z access, or open. Suitable for 6-axis robots.
E-Z Triflex®
Multidimensional movementModular system for complex multidimensional movements. Simple cable installation thanks to the E-Z fill design.
Triflex® Energy Tubes
Multidimensional movementFully enclosed, modular system for complex movements in all three dimensions. Enclosed design protects cables and hoses.
TwisterChain®
For rotary motion up to 540ºModular design with variable widths. Cable-friendly interior and dirt-repellent exterior.
TwisterBand
Rotary movementsFor rotations in very confined spaces. Cost effective, low wear. Can be installed horizontally or vertically.
Solutions for long travels - with or without guide troughs
Guide troughs
For long travelsAluminum and steel guide troughs. Easy assembly. Support tray also available.
Rol E-Chain®
Rolls instead of glidesTravels up to 2,700 ft and speeds up to 20 ft/s possible. Reduces required drive power to less than 25%. Can be used in harsh, dirty environments.
AUTO-GLIDE series
For limited spacesSelf-aligning cable carrier that eliminates the need for a guide trough in travels up to 164 feet.
Guidelok horizontal
Guidance system for long travel distances up to 164 ft, unsupportedUnhindered travel: metal chips cannot become stuck between the gliding surfaces of the lower and upper runs of the Energy Chain® causing damage.
Micro Flizz® system
Alternative to busbarsMaster long travels with smaller cable carriers. One, compact system for the safe guidance of power, data and air.
Accessories
Chainflex®
Continuous-flex cablesEspecially designed for use with cable carriers. Tested up to 30 million cycles.
CF. AIR
Pneumatic hoseFor heavy duty use. Polyurethane. Resistant to oils and cooling agents. Abrasion resistant. Minimum bend radius: 10 x diameter.
Strain relief
Secure cables and hosesChainfix clamps, tiewrap clamps, strain relief blocks for hoses, and quick-install clips.
The umbilical cord of modern machines
igus® has been developing, producing and testing polymer Energy Chains since 1971. Our expert knowledge is being refined continuously with the help of our customers, and is then incorporated into our product range.
igus® offers cable carriers, continuous-flex cables, connectors, strain reliefs, separators, and other accessories - individually or as a complete pre-harnessed system: ReadyChain® pre-harnessed systems
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