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Energy chains and energy chain systems directly from the manufacturer
Energy chains online shop
I am familiar with the igus energy chains and know the required dimensions and types of movement for my energy supply system.
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Energy chain 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.
Go to the configurators
Energy chain wiki
I am unsure what energy chain I should choose for my application and need further information.
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Types of movement
I know the type of movement and require the appropriate energy supply system: Horizontal movement, vertical movement, circular and spiral movement, etc.
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Where are energy chains used? - igus energy chains already being used reliably in hundreds of thousands of applications worldwide - from beverage vending machines to steelworks. Over 400,000 customers worldwide from 50 industries rely on igus energy chains.
Frequently asked questions
What are energy chains?
Energy chains (also referred to as energy supply chains, e-chains or cable drag chains) are mechanical machine elements.They are used to supply and protect energy, data and signals that have to withstand the most diverse environmental influences. The decisive fact about cable guides is the symbiosis of the components moving against each other. They include cables, hoses, interior separation elements, strain relief devices and guide troughs.
The materials used have to be optimally matched to each other so that maximum operating times and a long service life are achieved. Thanks to energy chains, downtime is avoided wherever energy in the form of electricity, gas, air or fluids is supplied to moving consumers.
What energy chains are there?
Up to 4-year guarantee on energy chains
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All Assembly instructions for energy chains at a glance.
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Energy chains in interactive
3D models discover
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Energy chain spare parts identification made easy
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An entire cleanroom world from Cologne
Maximise productivity in the cleanroom and minimise abrasion. Durable and low-abrasion products for cleanroom technology - in accordance with cleanroom classes in accordance with ISO 14644-1 and in dry cleanrooms for battery production. Cleanrooms place particularly high demands on the wear resistance of moving components. Even the slightest contamination can have a negative impact on products and processes - and therefore incur costs. Our products made from high-performance polymers are developed and tested with the utmost care in our own cleanroom laboratory.
What are the advantages of energy chains?
- Cable-friendly due to very smooth contours
- Various types of movements possible
- Lightweight, modular, strong, quiet, easy to open
- Guiding energy, data, fibre optic cable, oil and air in one system
- Configurable online
- Predictable service life
- Easy and low-maintenance, simple to install
- Can be expanded as an intelligent, self-monitoring system with smart plastics
- Large standard catalogue
Order energy chain samples
Are you interested in our energy chain, but would like to see it for yourself before making a final decision in order to get the best possible impression?
Then you are welcome to order a free sample from us.
3D CAD portal
Design energy chains faster. CAD models for a wide range of systems. Designing drag chains made easy.
Our e-chain is already being used reliably in hundreds of thousands of applications worldwide - from beverage vending machines and CNC machines to steelworks. Unsupported lengths can be bridged with ease and long travels are conceivable for a wide range of industries. It has a modular design and is therefore easy to install. Completely media-friendly and designed for the smallest bend radii, igus chains are suitable for tight installation spaces, but also for large, heavy and stiff cables or hoses.
Service life monitoring for all e-chains
- New sensor technology enables measurement of percentage wear levels of the pin/bore connection
- Cost reduction through clear measurement of product service life - Avoidance of premature replacement of the e-chain system®
- Output of service life information and warning messages via system HMI or local network
- Transmission of sensor and dynamic data via newly developed LoRa module
Further information on energy chains
Energy chain catalogue
The energy chain catalogue can be downloaded online!
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Tested!
Every year, 3,000 e-chain tests are performed in order to ensure that they can withstand the hardest of conditions.
Recycling programme
Ask igus to recycle your energy chains, irrespective of the manufacturer. How does it work?
Online seminar
Benefit from the knowledge and experience of our speakers by participating in our online energy chain seminars. Interactive✓ informative✓ free of charge✓
Consulting
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