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twisterchain®, new TC56

Here you can configure your Energy Chain System® individually. All entries will be copied to the Bill of Materials shown at the bottom of this page.

twisterchain® new TC56 system

1. Circular and spiral movements up to 540° possible
3. Cross bars in the inner radius to snap-open
4. Modular, variable in width, height and radius
5. More stability and fill weight possible thanks to intermediate link
6. Highly dynamic and smooth-running (with new guide trough)

The twisterchain® new TC56 series is suitable for the following applications:

Rotary motion: possible up to 540° (with special mounting brackets)

When to use TC56 Series twisterchain® new

If a robust, low-noise system is
required, appropriate for high loads
Rotatory speeds up to 3.28 ft/s (1 m/s)
and more
At rotatory/spiral movements up to 540°
If a variable interior separation is desired
If two-sided opening is desire

When not to use TC56 Series twisterchain® new

For large rotary motions
For over 360° angle of rotation call us!

Installation dimensions


Part No. :
Inner width Bi [inch]:
Outer radius [inch]:
Bending radius R [inch]:
Chain length [ft]:
Number of chain links :
Inner radius [inch]:
External width Ba [inch]:
H^* [inch]:
K [inch]:
Hi [inch]:
Ha [inch]:
Weight per link [oz.]:
Weight [lbs/ft]:

AR [mm]	R150 A1[mm]	R200 A1[mm]	R250 A1[mm]	R300 A1[mm]	R400 A1[mm]
650	83	85	88	90	97
750	98	101	102	103	110
850	113	116	117	118	124

Note: The dimension A1 is determined by the outer radius OR (see drawing)!
Dimension A1 always with a tolerance of ± 2,5 mm

Price index:

Opening mechanism :

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Application examples 3D-CAD Samples and catalog order E-Chain® Expert call Service life calculation PDF file Ask the product expert

Designing with igus®

Assembly instructions

Technical specifications

Strain reliefs

Interior separation

Standard

Option 02

Option 03

Product range


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Standard 01

A = Intermediate link
A1 = The outer radius OR determines the dimension A1!

As standard, igus® separators are fitted every 2nd chain link!
Separator 56-1, wide base for maximum holding strength and stability in e-chains® and e-tubes
Separator 56-2 for igus® snap-open crossbar 450-X. Q. One side with wide base for secure seating, opposite side is narrow for easy cable installation. Can also be used in e-tubes
Separator 56-3 with narrow bases for many thin cables next to each other. Space-saving - for e-chains® and e-tubes
e.g. for side-mounted applications Asymmetrical separator 56-4 defines the amount of clearance and spacers are therefore not required. For side-mounted applications For e-chains® and e-tubes
Notch separator 56-5 for the locking opening crossbar. With scaling to locking crossbars. Can be positioned precisely. For e-chains® and e-tubes
Full-width shelf 520-XX (inner widths 50 - 450 mm). Full-width shelf locks securely into separators at both ends, giving a fixed width. Additional separators can be moved along the shelf in either direction. They can be fitted at 3 different heights.

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Option 02

A = Intermediate link
A1 = The outer radius OR determines the dimension A1!

Tested and proven interior separation elements for special and extremely variable partitioning!

Slotted separator 408
For very fine separation. No retrofitting into an existing interior separation system without dismantling the interior separation.

Slotted separator 409 (open on one side)
Quick installation - can be retrofitted in existing separation system without dismantling (top and bottom notches cannot be used for installing intermediate shelves)

Locking separator 404
For environments with very high humidity (> 85%). Locks with extra holding strength. Recommended: one locking separator per e-chain® link.

Quick separator T563
For fast retrofitting of separation system or for installation without dismantling the interior separation.

Intermediate shelf 420-X
For horizontal separation. Shelves of various widths can be arranged in steps of 7 mm on 7 levels (not in combination with 404).

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Option 03

A = Intermediate link
A1 = The outer radius OR determines the dimension A1!

Tested and proven interior separation elements for special and extremely variable partitioning!

Separator 403
for separation with intermediate shelves 420-X (table on the left below) in vertical increments of 7 mm on 7 levels.

Locking separator 410
like a separator but with increased holding force in the case of applications with high humidity (> 85%).

Intermediate shelf 420-X
For horizontal separation. Shelves of various widths can be arranged in steps of 7 mm on 7 levels (not in combination with 404).

Mounting brackets

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	One part for all e-chain® widths
	Electrically conductive
	Universal installation
	Material: stainless steel 1.4301

The guide trough must be fitted at the fixed end of the twisterchain®.
The following fittings are approved

Through bore: 4 x Ø6,6 - 7 mm
Fastening with screws only: 4 M6 screws

Note: The twisterchain® e-chain® must always end with an outer link. An outer side link should always form the first e-chain® link at the moving end. Please note when calculating!

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GToB Imprint General notes Data protection declaration

Material of chain links	igumid G
Min. permissible temperature [°F]	-40 (-40 °C)
Max. permissible temperature [°F]	248 (120 °C)