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igus Energy Chains
Plastic cable carriers that guide and protect cables and hoses on moving axes, from micro chains to heavy-duty travels.
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Request a QuoteAn energy chain guides cables and hoses along a moving axis so they bend in a controlled radius instead of flexing wherever they please. The chain is not really the wear part; the cables inside it are, and the chain exists to protect them.
Two specifications decide life. The bend radius must be at least what the cables inside require, and the chain must be filled correctly, with cables separated so they cannot corkscrew around each other. An overfilled or under-radiused chain destroys cable at a rate that surprises people.
We source igus energy chains, mounting brackets, separators and replacement links. Send the travel length, the fill, and the bend radius the cables require.
Specifications
| Function | Cable/hose carrier |
|---|---|
| Options | Open/closed, low-noise, e-tube |
| Material | Self-lubricating polymer |
Specifications are indicative and vary by model. We confirm exact specs on your quote.
Applications
- Moving-axis cable management
- Long-travel gantries
- Robotics
Example igus Energy Chains Part Numbers We Source
A representative, non-comprehensive sample of igus Energy Chains part numbers and type codes we source. Don't see yours? Send it over. We source the full catalog.
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| E2.26 | Small Openable Energy Chain |
| E2.38 | Small Openable Energy Chain |
| E2.48 | Medium Openable Energy Chain |
| E4.32 | Energy Chain Complete Sets |
| E4Q.34 | Large Tool-free Energy Chain |
| E4Q.58 | Large Tool-free Energy Chain |
| E4Q.82 | Large Tool-free Energy Chain |
| triflex R TRC | Enclosed 3D Robot Chain |
| triflex R TRE | 3D Robot Energy Chain |
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