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RX e-tube enclosed cable carriers offer extreme protection against chips

The troubleshooter for energy supply systems in the chip area - available in 4 sizes. Chips and dirt can affect the service life of cables and hoses significantly. With the RX system, igus® offers an extremely tight, but yet very easy to open plastic e-tube.

Benefits:

  • Snap-open along the outer radius
  • A smooth, curved outer contour prevents chip buildup
  • Circumferential injection-moulded "sealing lips"
  • No holes, cracks, undercuts
  • Series RX40 is IP40 tested (TÜV Saarland)
  • Interior separation and guide trough available
  • Concealed pin/hole connection and stops
  • "RBR" version available with bending radius on both sides

Typical industry applications:  Machine tools, applications exposed to chips, dirt and dust, and general mechanical engineering

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Shop RX e-tubes Product range RX e-tubes

RX32

RX32

Inner height hi: 42 mm
Inner widths Bi: 80mm
Bending radii R: 80 - 250 mm
Pitch: 32 mm

RX e-tube
RX40

RX40

Inner height hi: 52 mm
Inner widths Bi: 100 mm
bending radii R: 100 - 300 mm
Pitch: 40 mm

RX e-tube
RX48

RX48

Inner height hi: 62 mm
Inner widths Bi: 120mm
Bending radii R: 120 - 325 mm
Pitch: 48 mm

RX e-tube
RX56

RX56

Inner height hi: 73 mm
Inner widths Bi: 140mm
Bending radii R: 140 - 350 mm
Pitch: 56 mm

RX e-tube
echain-UL94

UL94-V0 classification on request

echain-if

iF Design Award for RX e-tubes

echain-ESD

ESD Classification: Electrically conductive ESD versions on request

E4-HT

With HT material for 850°C hot chips, available as a custom-made product

Product range RX e-tubes High temperature

RX56

RX56

High-temperature plastic version of the chip-proof RX energy tubes from stock - 1,562°F from 24h

RX e-tubes High temperature
RX40_Bild2

Series RX - new chip-proof design, small pitch, removable cover

  1. Chip-proof design without undercuts and edges
  2. Excentric locking
  3. Material igumid G
  4. Rounded shape
  5. Covered pin/hole connection

RX tubes IP tested

Submersion test in water

Diagram
Diagram

Various tube types were submerged under water. The new RX tube needs over 30 seconds until it is filled up, thus proving its high leak tightness
Y = time in seconds
A = igus® products
B = competitor

Chip penetration test

Diagram
Diagram

Various types of tube were exposed to a defined quantity of chips. In the new RX tube, after 80,000 cycles only 0.2 g of chips were found in the interior
Y = chip mass [g]

A = igus® RX e-tube RX40.100.100 (251.900 cycles)
B = igus® e-tubes 68.10.100.0 (256.132 cycles)
C = test tube 01 (250.907 cycles)
D = test tube 02* (2.600 cycles) *Test stop after 2.600 cycles
E = igus® products
F = competitor

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Whether you're interested in end-to-end, fully assembled solutions or looking to build your own customizable project, let us assist you with a solution based on your specific application and requirements. Contact us via the form below or call us at (800) 521-2747  to discuss your project today!