Travels over 1,312 ft
Gliding speeds up to 16.4 ft/s (more in individual cases)
Service life of 10 years and more with igus® energy chain systems
Many different types of cables and hoses can operate side-by-side in the same system (i.e. electrical, data, fiber optic cables with hydraulic and pneumatic hoses)
Space-saving installation
Quiet operation
High accelerations
Durable in wind, weather, dirt, and chemicals
Simple assembly of the modular system on the spot
Rapid assembly and replacement of cables and hoses
Over 1,300 ft travel
16.4 ft/s speed
Fill weights up to 47 lbs/ft
Travel [ft]
Travel speed [ft/min] or [ft/s]
Acceleration [ft/s²] 2]
Fill weight [lbs/ft]
Maximum cable/hose outer diameter [inches]
Type and number of cables and hoses
Required bending radius [inches]
Cycle frequency (n/day or n/hour)
Technical environment
Space saving
Longer travels possible
Higher service life due to less wear
Properly align all trough parts upon installation
All screw heads should be flush with the trough
There should be a smooth leveled transition between the end of the energy chain and the glide bars
Solid connection with the glide surface. These points must be observed when using assembly-friendly igus® guide troughs.
igumid G | igus® polymer bar igulen | Glide sheet steel | Anodized aluminum | Stainless steel |
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Friction value dynamic | 0.19 | 0.45 | 0.54 | 0.48 |
Push-pull forces under both ambient and extreme temperatures. Humidity and dirt.
Friction values of the polymers, alone and against various glide surfaces
Behavior of electrical conduits under push-pull conditions
Behavior of hydraulic and media hoses under push-pull conditions
Service life, and noise generation.
Normally galvanized
Stainless steel
Seawater-resistant aluminum
Travel max | 1,312 ft (2,625 ft) |
Travel speed max | 16.4 ft/s |
Travel acceleration max | dependent on calculation, can be 164 ft/s² and more |
Fill weight maximum | dependent on calculation, can be 47 lbs/ft and more |