The importance of protecting cables has never been so pertinent as it is when cables are battling with the elements , elevated hundreds of feet in the air. igus® offers e-chain® systems that not only protect the cables but can inform you of defects.
Ship to shore is vitally important to keep the economy moving. Ensuring this is done safely, effectively and with as little downtime as possible, igus® energy chain is ideal.
At igus®, samples are a part of our way of life and for our product development and industry growth. We find that samples allow us to demonstrate the latest technology and versatile product capabilities with an abundance of product types, properties and functions.
igus® products can protect your cables in a clean room environment, despite the harsh chemical wash downs. We manufacture products that are easy to assemble without compromising their performance and that keeps contamination out of the equation. Our hygienic range of energy chains are FDA approved so also suitable for the food industry.
chainflex® are cables that are specifically designed for dynamic motion. So, whether these are continuous flex applications, or working within e-chain® systems – drag chain or power track, whatever you wish to call them – it is all about that continuous motion. igus® does not supply cables for static applications at all; you are more than welcome to use our cables for that, however, what we produce is for motion. Our key phrase is: long-lasting life in continuous flex applications.
For cable carriers, also called e-chains® or energy chains, the minimum bend radius must be greater than that of the cable so that cable safety is maintained. Energy chain manufacturers offer different bend radiuses to allow customers to correctly match them to their cables. The bend radius of the e-chain® should be greater than the largest radius requirements of the cables inside – this can be obtained by multiplying (bending factor x overall diameter (OD)).
Q&A with Matthew Aldridge: Managing Director of igus®. Get an overview of some igus® key features and how we are continuing with innovation in the plastics world.
Everyone needs reassurance at times. igus® are now able to offer a 36 month guarantee on not only our chainflex® cables but also our e-chains®. If it breaks in less than 36 months, we will replace it free of charge.
