Application examples: chainflex cables in use

chainflex® works. Or you get your money back.

Your production processes must function reliably, which includes your energy supply systems. This requires your components and incorporated cables to operate without failure. igus was the first company to develop complete chain systems. chainflex cables and e-chains are offered from one source, together with a system guarantee depending on the application involved. Design principles based on cable knowledge and exhaustive testing since 1989 prevent machine downtime at factories all over the world.

Roller energy chain on ship unloaders over 400m travel

On a 441.3 m travel, a roller energy chain reduces the drive power by 75%

Roller energy chain on ship unloaders with over 400 m travel | igus®

Energy chain at the bulk goods ship loader in the Baltic Sea port of Wismar

Since the final commissioning of the ship loader in 2000, no disturbances have occurred in the energy chain, neither mechanical nor concerning cables.

energy chain at the bulk goods shiploader in the Baltic Sea port of Wismar | igus®

Handling system

Robot handling system for printed circuit boards. Flexible energy supply in use in clean room technology.

Handling system

Woodworking industry

The pre-assembled energy chain from igus® creates a durable, low-wear connection to the tools.

Woodworking industry

Lathe and grinder with durable energy chains

Top condition even after 9 years - Pre-assembled energy supply system for precision machines under aggressive environmental conditions.

Turning and grinding machine with durable energy chain igus®

Completely pre-assembled energy supply for gondola lift in fairground ride

Robust, safe, UV-resistant: A pre-assembled energy chain ensures the power supply to the lift at the funfair as well as quick set-up and dismantling.

Energy supply for gondola lift in funfair ride | igus®

Safe cable guidance for 12 STS cranes at high travel speeds

Crane travel distances of up to 500 m with energy chain systems and cable from igus®.

Safe cable routing for 12 STS cranes at high travelling speeds | igus®

Tram switches

Thanks to the material used, even chips up to a temperature of 850 °C bounce off without a trace.

Enclosed energy tubes in gantry milling machines

energy chain for robots in glass production

Greater variability at lower costs - Multi-dimensional energy supply systems increase robot performance.

energy chain for robots in glass production

Quickly installed energy chain in a Waldrich Coburg gantry milling machine

Pre-assembled energy supply systems for machine tool construction saved several weeks of assembly time in this application.

Quickly installed energy chain in portal milling machine from Waldrich Coburg | igus®

Robust cable guidance for dynamic Bystronic laser cutting machines

Because of the extremely high demands on dynamics and the high lateral accelerations, the energy chain has to be stable, robust, and not too heavy.

Robust cable routing for laser cutting machines from Bystronic | igus®

Sewage plant

energy chain system instead of cable drum - Smooth operation at the sewage treatment plant since 2000.

energy chain system instead of cable drum in sewage treatment plant

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Practical application examples of energy chains

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