Weight-saving energy chain systems

It is obvious that less weight of the moving components is good for the overall performance of the machine. Less weight results in lower moving masses, higher payloads and a reduction in the drive power required, which in turn leads to lower energy costs. Save weight in your application thanks to a better energy chain system.

Weight-saving energy chains in a milling machine for bicyles

Realised in practice:

Saving weight with igus® energy chain in travelling column milling machine from SHW Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH

In the new development of the PowerForce 8, a total of 15 energy chains from igus® were installed in all travel axes, the lifting cabin and in the tool changer. By using igus® energy chain, SHW Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH was able to reduce the weight by 40 %.

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Recommended weight-saving energy chain

Up to 10% less weight

The E4Q system - completely tool-free opening and closing of an energy chain. Up to 10 % less weight and even longer service life.

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Up to 27% less weight

The E4.1L system is the best combination of stability and low weight. Save up to 27 % weight with an almost dimensionally identical energy chain.

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Up to 30% less weight

The hinged TRLF e-chain® can save up to 30 % in weight, which can be good for increasing the dynamics of a robot.

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Up to 48% less weight

e-chain YE compared to steel energy chain

With the igus® hybrid chain YE, 48 % weight can be saved compared to standard and comparable steel drag chains on the market.

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Expert tips

Practical tips on how you can plan and optimise energy chains in a wide range of applications yourself and design them for maximum service life. The tips are in no way intended to replace personal advice from our experts. Our technical advisors in the field and in the office will be happy to support you - for example with measurements, design, installation and commissioning on site.

Tips for unsupported energy chains

Tips for gliding energy chains

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Heavy components lower the payload

Energy chain for telescopic work platforms

The useful weight plays a decisive role in many applications with an inclined axis or telescopic function, as it can be restricted by heavy components. In the case of this telescopic work platform, for example, it is important to reduce the weight on the workman basket as much as possible.

Solutions for telescopic work platforms

Customers rely on energy chains

Our energy chains are already reliably used in hundreds of thousands of applications worldwide - from beverage vending machines to steel mills. Over 400,000 customers worldwide from 50 industries rely on igus® energy chains.

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