Why high-strength e-chain® plastic cable carriers?
igus® plastic cable carriers guide & protect moving cables & hoses
energy chain cable carriers are lifelines to automated systems
Developed & Tested for Over 40 Years
e-chain® plastic cable carriers are the umbilical cord of modern machines. They minimize downtime, protect, support and extend the service life of cables and hoses. igus® has been developing, producing and testing plastic cable carriers since 1971.
The igus® cable carrier range incorporates over 70,000 innovative, low-cost products. From its smallest ‘micro’ energy chain to the world's largest plastic energy chain, igus® plastic cable carriers are capable of long and short travel distances at high speeds in all axes. The company's expert knowledge is being refined continuously with the help of its customers and is then incorporated into the products produced.
Long unsupported lengths and various mounting options are possible
Universal applications
- Many different movement and mounting possibilities.
- Carry sensitive bus, data and fiber optic cables and energy sources such as electricity, gas, air and liquids.
- Accommodate very high dynamic loads and stringent service life requirements.
- Operation in a wide range of environments and climates.
- Space-saving installation.
- High levels of acceleration possible.
- Modular systems offer simple assembly on-site and rapid retrofitting of cables.
An energy chain cable carrier on this Malaysian crane travels 1,448 ft at almost 100 ft/min.
Save time and money
- Innovative products can be assembled quickly.
- Rapid delivery time.
- Vast product range - find the right solution immediately.
- Optional pre-harnessing services.
- Fast system design and support from internal specialists and a network of sales engineers throughout the United States and worldwide.
Longer distances, higher speeds, longer life
- Distances in excess of 1,300 feet.
- Speeds of up to 16.4 ft/s (and more in some cases).
- Service life of 10 years and over.
Quality: plastic cable carriers & products are fully-tested from a single source
igus® cable carrier test laboratory
igus® provides tested quality based on more than three decades of experience. This is substantiated by numerous test certifications and quality seals, such as ISO 9001:2008.
The igus® system guarantee provides assurance for every application, no matter how demanding. energy chain cable carriers are tested continually in real-life conditions in the igus® test laboratories. This assures long service life and operational reliability for customers.
On the rare occasion igus® does not have test or field data for a specific application, the company will gladly conduct tests according to your specific requirements.
readychains®
Fully-Assembled Plastic Cable Carriers
Instead of spending valuable time undefined system, now engineers can focus on what they were hired to do. igus® pre-assembled energy chains come with cables, hoses, connectors, & accessories, as required, and are delivered ready-to-install on your machine.
- Order only what you need
- Customize as much or as little as you want
- You choose the length
- Save both time and money
With an igus® readychain® system, you receive a complete out-of-the-box solution: no more fumbling with cables, connectors, separators, mounting brackets and other accessories.