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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.
Technical data:
| Travel | Speed | Noise<br />during operation |
|---|---|---|
| 80m | 4m/s | 63dB(A)<br />at 2m/s |
Tech up
- Energy, data, air and liquids in ONE system
- Often saves two or more other systems needed for transmitting data
- 4m/s speed
- 80m travel
- Quiet operation: 63db(A) at 2m/s
- 50% floor remains free, no guide trough needed
Cost down
- Assembly times 88% less than for a conventional standard solution with guide troughs
- Ready to install incl. e-chain 2400.07AG.075.0, steel cable guide, bus cable prefabricated and 5 individual wires of 6 mm2 each
- Available as a harnessed system with cables, hoses and connectors
- Less maintenance and cleaning requirements
Proof
- Tested in the igus® laboratory and by our customer, Company Beewen GmbHinstalled
- Suitable for other industries and applications: storage and retrieval units, indoor cranes, port operators, sports facilities, theatres, machine tools, linear robots
Sustainability
- Energy consumption for autoglide 5 manufacture is 64% lower than that of an energy chain with aluminium trough on a 50m travel
- Built-in energy chain through the igus® chainge program to be recycled free of charge
Product range:
2-part energy chain
| Part No. | Inner height | Inner width | Bend radius*** | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2400.05AG5 | 25mm | 57mm | 075/100/125/150mm | To the shop |
| 2600.07AG5 | 35mm | 75mm | 075/100/125/150mm | To the shop |
| 2600.10AG5 | 35mm | 100mm | 075/100/125/150mm | To the shop |
4-part energy chain
| Part No. | Inner height | Inner width | Bend radius*** |
|---|---|---|---|
| E4.32.10AG5* | 32mm | 100mm | 100/125/150/175/200mm |
| E4.32.112AG5* | 32mm | 112mm | 100/125/150/175/200mm |
| E4.32.12AG5* | 32mm | 125mm | 100/125/150/175/200mm |
| E4.32.15AG5* | 32mm | 150mm | 100/125/150/175/200mm |
| E4.32.17AG5* | 32mm | 167mm | 100/125/150/175/200mm |
| E4.32.20AG5* | 32mm | 200mm | 100/125/150/175/200mm |
| E4.32.262AG5* | 42mm | 262mm | 125 / 150 / 160 / 175 / 200mm |
| E4.42.10AG5* | 42mm | 100mm | 125 / 150 / 160 / 175 / 200mm |
| E4.42.112AG5* | 42mm | 112mm | 125 / 150 / 160 / 175 / 200mm |
| E4.42.12AG5* | 42mm | 125mm | 125 / 150 / 160 / 175 / 200mm |
| E4.42.15AG5* | 42mm | 150mm | 125 / 150 / 160 / 175 / 200mm |
| E4.42.17AG5* | 42mm | 167mm | 125 / 150 / 160 / 175 / 200mm |
| E4.42.20AG5* | 42mm | 200mm | 125 / 150 / 160 / 175 / 200mm |
| E4.42.262AG5* | 42mm | 262mm | 125 / 150 / 160 / 175 / 200mm |
*Available from spring 2021
**Available from stock
*** Larger bend radius upon request
Busbar system vs. energy chain: in this video, industry manager Christian Strauch explains which KO criteria apply when choosing the system and which system is ahead in terms of price, safety, freedom from maintenance, installation and range of functions.
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?"
The user's problem:
For power and data transmission in tight, compact spaces and for fast aisle movements, for example of storage and retrieval machines, many users have so far relied on busbar systems. These have a simple design and are therefore very cost-effective. Their major disadvantage is that they are expensive to maintain, can only be used for power transmission as standard and have to be cleaned regularly to prevent contact faults. In addition, they can usually only transmit energy.
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.
Assembly instructions
Thanks to the illustrated installation guide, you can install the autoglide 5 quickly and professionally.
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.
Increase availability and avoid downtime
... with i.Sense from smart plastic Tech up
- Increase machine availability and maximise service life
- Better fault analysis thanks to real-time machine data acquisition
- Easy integration into Industry 4.0/smart factory concepts
Cost down
- Elimination of unplanned downtimes or machine failures
- Reduce maintenance costs through early warnings
- Realisation of condition-based maintenance
Frequently asked questions FAQ
The basis is the 2400 with a width of 77 mm and a bend radius of 75 mm. Other widths and radii are of course also possible.
As with all e-chain®, we are aiming for 10 million cycles or 10,000 km. The tests in our laboratory for a guaranteed statement are still ongoing.
Yes, because the special crossbars are simply unfolded. Should they ever wear out, they can be easily replaced.
We are currently testing the use of a plastic rope.
Application examples with autoglide
Consulting
I look forward to answering your questions
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