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Energy chain systems for every application

Horizontal movement

Protection against weather and dirt
Cost-effective and fully enclosed complete solution
Easy wall mounting
Optimum attachment to floor or ceiling
Also with optimum swarf protection

Horizontal motion

Vertical movements

Modular design
Especially quiet and space-saving design
Also for highly dynamic movement and lateral acceleration
Easy access for servicing
Quick and easy assembly

Vertical movements

Circular and spiral movements

More versatile and flexible than cable reels
Guide electric current, air and fluids safely in a single system
Energy supply possible in all directions
if travels must be kept free

Circular and spiral movements

3D motion and robots

Energy chains for 3D movements and robots

Defined torsion stop dog for each e-chain link
Defined minimum bend radius
High tensile strength due to ball and socket joint
Optional retraction system
Option with fibre-rod for partial direction control

Robots and 3D movements

Special environments

e-chains suitable for cleanrooms
Avoidance of electrostatic charging
With protection against swarf and dust
Also with protection against hot chips
Very low-vibration and low-noise e-chains
Very resistant to chemicals

Special applications

Energy supply systems

Ready-to-install energy supply systems
Cables with connectors
Harnessing time is reduced by up to 95%
Reduce process costs
Everything from one source
Minimise machine downtime

Ready-to-install harnessed systems

Energy chains online shop

Energy chains from igus® in the online shop

I am familiar with the energy chains from igus and know the dimensions and kinds of movement required by my energy supply system.

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Configuration

I know the ambient variables of my application and would like to configure it conveniently online or consult an expert about an individual project.

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Knowledge base

I am unsure what energy chain I should choose for my application and need more information.

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Complete set

No need to spend lots of time looking for the right energy chain series and relevant accessories. Sophisticated engineering made simple. Complete sets in just three clicks!

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Be inspired - Examples from the field

Where are energy chains used? igus energy chains are reliably used in hundreds of thousands of applications worldwide - from beverage vending machines to steel mills. Across the globe, more than 400,000 customers from 50 branches of industry use igus energy chains.

Multi-purpose hall at HUNGEXPO

Energy chains and chainflex special cables for complex installation under the hall floor

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BANG slab transport crane

Energy chains from igus as energy supply for indoor crane under adverse conditions.

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All applications with energy chains

Across the globe, more than 400,000 customers from 50 branches of industry use igus energy chains.

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Service life monitoring for all e-chains

New sensors allow measurement of percentage bolt/hole connection abrasion levels
Cost reduction through clear measurement of the service life of the product – avoidance of an early replacement of the e-chain system®
Output of service life information and warnings via HMI systems or the local network
Transmission of sensor and dynamic data via a newly developed LoRa module

Integrated service life monitoring with smart plastics

Order energy chain sample

Are you interested in our energy chain but would like to see it for yourself first before making a final decision?
Then you are welcome to order a free sample from us.

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3D CAD portal

Design your energy chain faster. CAD models for a wide variety of systems. Energy chain design made easy.

Our polymer energy chains are already in use in many hundreds of thousands of applications around the world - from automatic beverage machines to CNC machines and steelworks. Unsupported lengths can be bridged without problems and long travels are conceivable for a wide varieties of industries and manufacturing sectors. It has a modular design and is therefore easy to assemble. Here, you can design the right energy chain for your application!

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The advantages of igus energy chain systems

Cable-friendly
Lightweight, modular, strong, quiet, easy to open
Energy, data, FOCs, oil, and air guided in a single system
Configurable online
Predictable service life
Little easy-to-perform maintenance, easy to install
Can be expanded as an intelligent, self-monitoring system with smart plastics
Large catalogue of standard items

Why energy chains from igus?

What is an energy chain?

The term energy chain or e-chain is closely related to the terms drag chain and energy supply chain. The energy chain is a product that safely transports cables along a certain distance. They are primarily used for machines where the guided cables and hoses have to be moved a certain distance without being damaged, so that a machine shutdown is prevented. The energy chain is a safe way of moving energy and data cables or media hoses over this distance.

There are different types and versions of energy chains to meet different requirements. For example, there are completely enclosed versions that withstand external influences such as dirt or swarf and still guarantee the function of the machine. Variants specifically designed for several directions of movement, such as on robots, are also common, as are special materials that prevent electrostatic charging.