Energy Chain® Cable Carriers: Design Information Overview

Introduction


igus® Energy Chain® cable carriers guide and protect moving cables and hoses on automated equipment. They can be used in a wide variety of applications and possess the following capabilities:

  • Can be used with various types of motion and travels
  • Guide sensitive bus cables, data cables, and LWL cables, as well as electrical, gas, air and liquid hoses
  • Offer a long service life despite very high loads and demanding requirements
  • Have a smooth operation in a full range of environments and climates
  • On the following pages, we offer important guidelines which should be taken into consideration when integrating Energy Chain® cable carriers into your application.

    All specifications are based on both test results from the igus® laboratory and field data gathered since 1971.

    In addition, igus offers a free design service to take the hassle out of designing in your own Energy Chain System®.

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