autoglide 5 – Energy and data transmission installed in one hour

88 % assembly time saved with new cost-effective energy chain for material handling and crane systems
The igus® system autoglide 5 transmits energy, data, fluids and air in one system safely and almost maintenance-free at a cost-effective price, including e-chain® 2400.07AG.075.0, steel cable guide, bus cable assembly and 5 individual wires of 6 mm² each.

white paper: energy chain with steel cable guide as an alternative to the busbar system?

For the power supply of indoor or outdoor cranes, electric hoists and storage and retrieval machines, many users have so far relied on busbar systems. The price is on a par with a busbar system, but with advantages in terms of installation, modularity and maintenance. autoglide 5 combines the best of both worlds. Read more in the white paper "energy chain with rope guide as an alternative to the busbar system?"

Your advantages with autoglide 5:

• Can be easily set up in the aisle on a rope or profile
• Favourable price
• 88 % shorter installation time compared to aluminium channels
• Durable, maintenance-free and easy to clean
• Energy, data, air and liquids in ONE system
• 4 m/s speed
• 80 m travel
• Quiet running: 63 dB(A) at 2 m/s
• Hall floor remains clear, no guide trough required
• Available as a preassembled system with cable, hose and connector

How does it work?

The metal cable supplied is stretched across the floor of the lane. Alternatively, guidance via a plastic cable or profile is also possible.
The e-chain® can travel safely on the cable. The underside of the chain links has a guide element in the centre so that the energy chain can rest securely on the cable. Comb-like autoglideelements ensure wear-resistant and precise rolling of the upper strand of the chain.

autoglide 5 for many industries and applications

The autoglide 5 system is not only interesting for storage and retrieval machines (SRMs), miniloads or other material handling applications. We work with you to develop concepts and prototypes that can be realised efficiently thanks to the modular design of autoglide 5, the large selection of igus® energy chain and cable and our experience. Which parameters are decisive for you? What speed, filling or travel is required in your application? Ask us and we will work with you to develop a solution for your application that will reduce costs and improve the technology.