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Energy chains from igus® in the online shop
I am familiar with the energy chains from igus and know the dimensions and kinds of movement of my energy supply system.
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Configuration

Energy chain configurator
I know the ambient variables of my application and, working in comfort online, I would like to configure my energy chain or consult an expert about an individual project.
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Energy chains Wiki

Energy chains Wiki
I am unsure what energy chain I should choose for my application and need more information.
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Types of movement

Types of movement
I know the type of movement and require the appropriate energy supply system: horizontal movement, vertical movement, circular and spiral movement etc.
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Be inspired - Examples from the field

Where are energy chains used? igus energy chains are reliably used in hundreds of thousands of applications worldwide - from beverage vending machines to steel mills. Across the globe, more than 400,000 customers from 50 branches of industry use igus energy chains.
Cranes Machine tools Woodworking industry Material handling Robotics Bulk handling Offshore Explore all applications
Multi-purpose hall at HUNGEXPO

Multi-purpose hall at HUNGEXPO

Energy chains and chainflex special cables for complex installation under the hall floor
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BANG slab transport crane

BANG slab transport crane

Energy chains from igus as energy supply for indoor crane under adverse conditions.
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All applications

All applications with energy chains

Across the globe, more than 400,000 customers from 50 branches of industry use igus energy chains.
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Frequently asked questions

What are energy chains?
What are the advantages of energy chains?
How can I determine the remaining service life of my energy chain during operation?
Where can I generate 3D CAD models?
Where can I download a comprehensive energy chain catalogue?

What are energy chains?

Energy chains (also referred to as cable carriers, e-chains or cable drag chains) are mechanical machine elements. They are used to guide and protect energy, data and signals that have to withstand the most diverse environmental influences. The decisive fact about cable guides is the symbiosis of the components moving against each other. They include cables, hoses, interior separation elements, strain relief devices and guide troughs.
 
The materials used have to be optimally matched to each other so that maximum operating times and a long service life are achieved. Thanks to energy chains, downtime is avoided wherever energy in the form of electricity, gas, air or fluids is supplied to moving loads.

Small energy chains

Small energy chains Inner heights: 5 – 32mm
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Medium-sized energy chains

Medium-sized energy chains Inner heights: 21 – 48mm
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Large energy chains

Large energy chains Inner heights: 21 – 350mm
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For robots

Energy chains for robots Inner diameter: 12 – 46.8mm
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Protection against dirt and swarf

Energy chains for protection against dirt and swarf Inner heights: 21 – 75mm
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All energy chains & accessories

Overview of all energy chains Further families of energy chains
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4-year guarantee
We offer a 4-year guarantee
on energy chains.
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Design energy chains the easy way
Basic principles and calculations,
filling rules and more.
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Installation instructions
An overview of all installation instructions
for energy chains.
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Energy chain news

New energy chain products in 2024

Moving energy made easy - through innovation and sustainability. Tech up, cost down. It's our job. Discover our new products from this year. You can expect innovative and exciting topics such as
 
  • Guarantee of up to 4 years on energy chains
  • Solutions for standard energy chains
  • Solutions for (dry) cleanrooms: e-skin flat, e-skin soft ESD, triflex for robots in the dry cleanroom
  • Solutions for special applications: charging stations, crane systems and handling equipment
Discover all new energy chains now

What are the advantages of energy chains?

  • Cable-friendly due to smooth contours
  • Many options in terms of movement and length
  • Lightweight, modular, strong, quiet, easy to open
  • Energy, data, FOCs, oil, and air guided in a single system
  • Configurable online
  • Predictable service life
  • Little easy-to-perform maintenance, easy to install
  • Can be expanded as an intelligent, self-monitoring system with smart plastics
  • Large catalogue of standard items
Why energy chains from igus?
Energy chain sample

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Are you interested in our energy chain but would like to see it yourself first before making a final decision?
Then please order a free sample from us.
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3D CAD portal

Design energy chains in the 3D CAD portal

Design energy chains faster. CAD models for a wide variety of systems. Energy chain design made easy.

Our e-chain is already being used reliably in many hundreds of thousands of applications worldwide - from automatic beverage machines and CNC machines to steelworks. Unsupported lengths can be bridged without problems and long travels are conceivable for the most varied of industries. It has a modular design and is therefore easy to assemble. Completely media-friendly and designed for very small bend radii, igus chains are suitable for small installation spaces as well as for large, heavy and rigid cables or hoses.
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i.Sense

Service life monitoring for all e-chains

  • New sensors allow measurement of percentage bolt/hole connection abrasion levels
  • Cost reduction through clear measurement of the service life of the product –  avoidance of an early replacement of the e-chain system®
  • Output of service life information and warnings via HMI systems or the local network
  • Transmission of sensor and dynamic data via a newly developed LoRa module 
Integrated service life monitoring with smart plastics

Further information on energy chains

Download energy chain catalogue

Energy chain catalogue

The energy chain catalogue for direct downloading online!
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Test laboratory for igus® energy chains

Tested!

Every year, 3,000 e-chain tests are performed in order to ensure that they can withstand the hardest of conditions.  
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Recycling programme for energy chains

Recycling programme

Ask igus to recycle your energy chains, irrespective of the manufacturer. How does it work?
Find out more here!
Online energy chain seminar

Online seminar

Profit from the knowledge and experience of our experts by participating in our online energy chain seminars.  Interactive✓ Informative✓ Free of charge✓
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