Long-lasting energy chain systems

Energy chains from igus® are very structurally stable and durable as they have proven their reliability in many applications under a wide variety of conditions. Around 10 billion e-chain cycles are carried out in the igus® chain and cable laboratory every year. This is why we can say exactly how long an energy chain will last in an application.

Realised in practice:

At least 20 years service life: energy supply for innovative X-ray machine from GE Healthcare

The Discovery IGS 730 X-ray machine from GE Healthcare is not connected to the floor and can therefore be moved close to the patient in any position. The e-chain® from the E4.1 series was selected for the energy supply as it combines low-noise operation with particularly high stability and service life.

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Service life calculator for energy chains

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Recommended long-life energy chain

10% stronger

The robust all-rounder, easy to open. The stability of the E2.1 has been increased by a further 10 % compared to its proven predecessor series.

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20% stronger

2 vertically and 2 horizontally arranged stop-dogs per chain link ensure greater rigidity in the E4Q, enabling longer unsupported lengths and higher additional loads. 20 % more stability compared to the E4.1.

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88% stronger

The YE hybrid energy chain is the best mix of lightweight plastic and sturdy steel that can handle long unsupported distances with ease. Up to 88 % more stability for long unsupported lengths with compact dimensions.

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Four times more radial stability with the TRE.B version

Small adjustment with a big effect. By adapting the ball head in the chain link, it was possible to increase the radius stability of the B version by a factor of 4 compared to the TRE version. This of course also has a positive effect on the service life of the chain. All completely price-neutral.

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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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Test lab of energy chain systems

energy chains are put through their paces. Both in linear movements of different lengths with travel distances of up to 240 metres and in vertical, circular or torsional movements. 53 test systems, on which up to 295 tests run in parallel, are used to test the resilience of e-chain®. This results in 4,100 tests with 10 billion cycles per year.

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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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