Reliable energy supply systems, cables and bearing technology for extrusion lines

We offer a comprehensive product portfolio consisting of (pre-assembled) energy chains, highly flexible cables and bearing technology solutions for extruders, extrusion systems for compounding, recycling systems, granulators, calibrating units, vulcanising systems and processing and downstream machines. In all moving units of the extrusion line and the peripheral devices, they ensure a long service life and prevent production downtimes. As the products are completely lubrication-free, they are insensitive to dust and other contaminants in the system. The high strength and good abrasion properties of the products, most of which are made of high-performance polymers, enable long service lives even at extreme speeds and accelerations (such as in winding and slitting machines). They are also a lightweight and economical alternative to metal bearings and cable routing systems.

Products for use in extrusion systems and peripheral devices

Break-proof control cable

bend radius up to 4xd
Shielded / unshielded
Sheath materials: PVC, TPE, PUR or iguPUR
4 year guarantee

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lubrication-free linear guide

self-lubricating and maintenance-free
Quiet running
Dirt-resistant and corrosion-free
For precise adjustments

Find out more about drylin linear systems

predictive maintenance

Intelligent software and sensors on the e-chain®
Potential maintenance requirements are reported before a failure occurs

Learn more about predictive maintenance

Maintenance-free plain bearings

Over 55 materials
Over 15,000 geometries from stock
Customised solutions no minimum order quantity

Learn more about iglidur plain bearings

lubrication-free guide/deflection rollers

lubrication-free rollers without ball bearings
Wear-resistant
No lubricant, less maintenance costs

Corrosion-resistant ball bearings

Low breakaway torque
Lightweight and corrosion-free
Lubricant- and maintenance-free

More information on xiros ball bearings

Compact energy chain

The standard for applications in the medium load range
Quiet thanks to integrated brake
Optional opening tool for even faster opening and closing

More information about E2.1 series

Simply mounted energy chain

High tensile forces, high loads and travel distances over 600 m possible
10,000 km and more running performance guaranteed
Quick to open and fill

More information about the E4.1L

Pre-assembled energy chain

Assembled ready for connection directly from the manufacturer
Reduction of manufacturing and assembly costs
Customised end customer support
Installation service at your site

Find out more about readychain

Application highlight

Smooth-running cable guides for measuring systems on the extruder

Pre-assembled readychain® energy chains are used in this series of measuring and control systems in blown film extrusion. The systems ensure a uniform width and thickness of the films produced with micrometre precision, which can be used in the food industry, for example. By using the pre-assembled systems, the customer saves costs in the three-digit range.

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chainge recycling program for energy chains

Make your contribution to reducing plastic waste in industry:
Send us your used plastic drag and energy chains instead of simply disposing of them with other products in industrial waste. The highlight: We accept all energy chains, including those from other manufacturers. We will then recycle them and reward your commitment with an igus® voucher.

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igus® blogs: Important trends and topics around extrusion machines

Detect maintenance requirements in advance: sensors in linear guides

<br />How can failures of linear and format adjustments in extruders be prevented even under continuous operation and in abrasive and dirty environments? Intelligent "smart plastics" sensor technology continuously measures wear values and reports maintenance requirements at an early stage. Downtime and maintenance costs are reduced to a minimum.

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Automation in the plastics industry with Low Cost Automation

<br />Automated plastics production is well advanced in the area of injection moulding machines and extruders, whether for feeding, in component handling or in pick & place operations. Find out how our multi-axis articulated robots and delta robots are also used as sprue pickers in our own production in this blog post.

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