New generation - twisterchain® new - robust, quiet, for high loads

Higher loads and smoother running
With the new generation of twisterchain® new circular chains, it has been possible to achieve significantly smoother running combined with greater stability. The twisterchain® new has a modular design in terms of width, height and radius and can therefore be used very flexibly in applications where rotational movements of up to 540° and more as well as robust solutions are required.

More stable, more additional load possible
25% less weight than previous twisterchain®
Rotational speeds of up to 1 m/s and more
Rotary/spiral movements up to 540°
Highly dynamic and quiet running (with new trough)
Cable-friendly, smooth interior
Crossbar can be opened in the inner radius
Successfully tested over 1 million cycles in the igus®® laboratory (03/2010)

Typical industries and applications

Robots, handling machines
Packaging machines
Glass machines
General mechanical engineering etc.

More information

twisterchain® new for circular movements up to 540°, crossbar can be opened within the inner radius

The cable-optimised intermediate link increases the stability of the twisterchain® new many times over. At the same time, it serves as an interior separation and divides the filling space into two chambers

Y = max. additional load [kg/m]
A = New generation twisterchain® new
B = Old version twisterchain® Classic

100% more additional load with the new generation of igus® twisterchain® new

Selection criteria
Notes on the design of the twisterchain® new.

twisterchain® new selection

twisterchain® new 3D-CAD
Generation of complete twisterchain® new 3D-CAD models.

twisterchain® 3D-CAD models

twisterchain® new guide trough
New generation twisterchain® guide trough - save installation time and costs - increase service life!

twisterchain® guide trough

robot equipment configurator
Equipment configurator for a wide range of robot types. Simplified ordering of complete systems.

Can be opened in the inner radius

Series TC32

inner height hi: 32 mm
inner width Bi: 87.5 - 150 mm
bend radius R: 100 - 250 mm
pitch: 56 mm

e-chain®, can be opened on both sides

Series TC42

inner height hi: 42 mm
inner width Bi: 87.5 - 200 mm
bend radius R: 100 - 250 mm
pitch: 67 mm

e-chain®, can be opened on both sides

Series TC56

inner height hi: 56 mm
inner width Bi: 125 - 200 mm
bend radius R: 150 - 400 mm
pitch: 91 mm

e-chain®, can be opened on both sides

New guide trough system - type 01
With the new Twister channel, the previously time-consuming adjustment work can be significantly minimised. The installation time is reduced from 6 hours to 2 hours and the almost complete plastic construction increases the service life of your system and the speed, while significantly minimising noise.