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Energy chains for protection against dirt and swarf

In harsh environments, cables need to be protected from dust, chips, dirt and other external influences. With our fully enclosed e-tube series, we offer the best protection for cables. Due to the dense and robust design, they can be used at high speeds. Strong mechanical stress cannot affect the energy chains. With the RX system, igus® offers an extremely tight, but yet very easy-to-open plastic e-tube.
 
Typical industries and applications: material transport, wood processing machines, in all areas with dirt and swarf...
 
Energy chain

R2.1

r2.1 Recommendation

Cost-effective and stable swarf protection with openable lid

  • Inner height: 26 to 75mm
  • Available in two versions:
    • Openable from both sides along the outer radius
    • Openable from both sides along the inner radius
  • Large inner height and cost-effective at the same time
  • Quiet operation due to integrated brake
  • Smooth edge-free design

RX tubes

rx

Extremely swarf-resistant for the use directly in chip areas

  • Inner height: 42 to 73mm
  • Lid in the outer radius removable
  • Round contours mean that chips simply bounce off
  • IP tested by TÜV NORD CERT GmbH
     

E2 R

E2 R

Good chip protection at high speeds

  • Inner height: 25 to 45mm
  • Lids removable along the outer radius
  • Quiet running thanks to the chain links' small pitch

E2 R100

E2 R100

Cost-effective swarf protection

  • Inner height: 21–50mm
  • Lids openable from both sides along the inner radius
  • Cost-effective protection against dirt and swarf

R4.1L

R4.1L

Reduce cost, time and weight

  • Inner height: 40 to 300mm
  • Lids openable from both sides along the outer radius
  • Fully enclosed design
  • Integrated "brake" for low-noise running
  • Undercut design for the best possible lateral stability
  • Can be closely adapted to the application
  • Best possible value for money 
  • 30% less weight and 80% faster installation than comparable series
  • Double stop-dog system and large pin/bore connection for high level of force absorption

R4.1

R4.1

A series for virtually every application

  • Inner height: 30 to 800mm
  • Lids removable along the inner and outer radius
  • Fully enclosed design
  • For especially demanding applications
  • Undercut design for the best possible lateral stability
  • Double stop-dog system and large pin/bore connection for high level of force absorption
  • High push force on long travels and for large unsupported lengths
  • Noise-reducing "brakes" and optional noise dampers
  • Integrated "brake" for low-noise running

R4/light

R4/light

Large inner heights combined with low own weight

  • Inner height: 50 to 600mm
  • Lids removable along the inner and outer radius
  • Fully enclosed design
  • Reduced thickness of the side sections and thinner crossbars

zipper e-tubes

Zipper

Swarf protection around a small installation space

  • Inner height: 9 to 32mm
  • Lids on a strip along the outer radius
  • As a tube version for light levels of dirt
  • Quiet running thanks to the chain links' small pitch
  • Also available as a closed "tube version"
  • iF Design Award for zipper-like design 

triflex® R

triflex® R

Movements in three axes – fully enclosed

  • Inner height (fillable): 10 to 46.8
  • Ideal for demanding multi-axis movement
  • TRC version additionally protects against dirt and swarf as it is fully enclosed.
  • High torsion resistance
  • Easy to lengthen and shorten
  • Defined torsion stop-dog and minimum bend radius
  • Many other options available
  • iF Design Award 2004, 2007 & 2013

energy chain recycling

triflex® R

chainge Recycling Programme for energy chains

Make a contribution towards the reduction of plastic waste and the improvement of recycling in industry.
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