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igus® energy chain, also known as e-chain®, is a machine element designed to safely guide and protect flexible cables and hoses. We manufacture energy chains for linear motion, multi-axis movements, rotary movements, and special solutions for industries including stage, offshore and cleanrooms.  You can configure an energy chain system along with cables and accessories using the e-chain® online tool, or discover the expected lifespan using the e-chain® service life calculator. Alternatively, you can contact us here for an individual consultation. 

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Number of products: 30

SCARA cable solution connecting piece
SCARA cable solution connecting piece
  • Complete set of corrugated hose and e-rib®
  • Available in different lengths 
  • Inner diameter of the corrugated hose is 29mm
from £ 13.88/Pc.
22 different sizes available.
Ready for shipping:
11 usually shipped within 8 working days
To the online shop

OCR cable guide for height-adjustable desk | round | with magnetic assembly clips
OCR cable guide for height-adjustable desk | round | with magnetic assembly clips
  • Round cable guide
  • 1m = 50 chain links
  • Intermediate connection is possible at any point
  • Can be easily clipped onto the chain
  • Flexible fitting
  • Each chain link can be either a flexible or fixed version
  • Different colours upon request
  • reddot design award winner 2018
  • Accessories: Mouting bracket with integrated magnet under the ‘Matching products’ tab
from £ 43.92/m
1 different sizes available.
Ready for shipping:
1 usually shipped in 1 working day
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Office Chain OCO | Top design energy supply for moving desks
Office Chain OCO | Top design energy supply for moving desks
  • Inner height: 32 mm
  • 1 m = 33 chain links
  • Semi-enclosed design for a harmonious appearance
  • Quick filling and easy assembly thanks to easy design
  • Cable-friendly due to smooth inner contours
  • Flexible installation by simply extending or shortening
  • Rubberised magnet connections in the mounting bracket
from £ 54.31/Pc.
1 different sizes available.
Ready for shipping:
1 usually shipped within 8 working days
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SCARA Cable Solution Connection 2 - Fixed End
SCARA Cable Solution Connection 2 - Fixed End
  • Mounted rotating or locking
  • Each with M40 thread
  • Suitable for various SCARA robots
  • In ESD material on request
from £ 145.18/Pc.
4 different sizes available.
Ready for shipping:
2 usually shipped within 4 weeks
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Energy chain TH3 - Hygienic Design - FDA compliant
Energy chain TH3 - Hygienic Design - FDA compliant
  • Easy to clean
  • FDA compliant - It is blue, which is the typical colour for plastic elements used in the food industry.
  • World's first polymer energy chain developed according to "Hygienic Design Guidelines"
  • Good resistance to aggressive cleaning agents and chemicals
  • Red Dot Award Winner 2017
from £ 171.14/Pc.
8 different sizes available.
Ready for shipping:
2 usually shipped in 1 working day
3 usually shipped within 4 weeks
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SCARA cable solution connection to ball screw
SCARA cable solution connection to ball screw
  • Allows unrestricted rotation of the hose on the ball screw
  • The length of the connection depends on the length of the ball screw of the SCARA robot.
  • Enables the connection of corrugated hose with e-rib® (which are not included in the product)
  • Available for SCARA Robots manufacturer: Epson, ABB, Yaskawa, Fanuc, Denso & Kuka
from £ 224.75/Pc.
12 different sizes available.
Ready for shipping:
6 usually shipped within 4 weeks
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Hybrid energy chain YE.42
Hybrid energy chain YE.42
50% stronger than pure plastic energy chains* and 50% lighter than pure steel energy chains*. No rivets, no screws. Energy chain links openable quickly, for easy cable replacement.
  • Inner height hi: 42mm
  • Outer height ha: 76mm
  • Inner widths Bi: 50 - 400mm
  • Outer width Ba: 68 - 418mm
  • Bend radii R: 100mm
  • Pitch: 67mm
from £ 239.55/Pc.
32 different sizes available.
Ready for shipping:
29 usually shipped in 1 working day
3 usually shipped within 8 working days
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Hybrid energy chain YE.56
Hybrid energy chain YE.56
50% stronger than pure plastic energy chains* and 50% lighter than pure steel energy chains*. No rivets, no screws. Energy chain links openable quickly, for easy cable replacement.
  • Inner height hi: 56mm
  • Outer height ha: 90
  • Inner widths Bi: 50 - 600mm 
  • Outer width Ba: 74 - 624mm
  • Bend radius R: 100 - 500mm 
  • Pitch: 91mm
from £ 322.02/Pc.
41 different sizes available.
Ready for shipping:
41 usually shipped within 8 working days
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e-spool® flex mini - uninterrupted panel feed | Extension length 3m
e-spool® flex mini - uninterrupted panel feed | Extension length 3m
  • No slip ring
  • Without interruption (no slip ring), for energy,
    data, fluids and air
  • Space-saving
  • Universal assembly
  • Constant tensile strain on the cable
  • Cost-effective
  • Easy in case of repair
Note: Please consider VDE 0298 Part 4 (Current carrying capacity and conversion factors for wound cables) when selecting your cables and when using e-spool flex
from £ 427.86/Pc.
2 different sizes available.
Ready for shipping:
2 usually shipped within 8 working days
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e-spool® flex - uninterrupted panel feed | with housing | Extension length 5-15m
e-spool® flex - uninterrupted panel feed | with housing | Extension length 5-15m
  • No slip ring: No contact wear due to corrosion, contamination, or sticking.
  • Without interruption (no slip ring), for energy,
    data, fluids and air
  • Service life of up to 10,000 cycles
  • Space-saving
  • Universal assembly
  • Constant tensile strain on the cable
  • Available in various versions: with hand crank (H), return spring (SP or SB), and inlet brake (SB).
Note: Please consider VDE 0298 Part 4 (Current carrying capacity and conversion factors for wound cables) when selecting your cables and when using e-spool flex
from £ 983.28/Pc.
9 different sizes available.
Ready for shipping:
1 usually shipped in 1 working day
8 usually shipped within 8 working days
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guidelok slimline P/PS - vertical guide
guidelok slimline P/PS - vertical guide
  • Up to 7m/s and 10m/s2
  • Up to 80% less trough required, saving cost and weight
  • For hanging systems up to 50m
Upon request
To the online shop

e-skin® corrugated tube
e-skin® corrugated tube
  • Space requirement: 80 - 200mm
  • Bend radius: 40 - 55mm
  • Unsupported length: depends on the guided cables
Upon request
To the online shop

PMA cable protection: diverse selection of tubes and systems
PMA cable protection: diverse selection of tubes and systems
To protect flexible electric cables.
Upon request
To the online shop

rol e-chain® system
rol e-chain® system
Long travels and very high traversing speed As an energy chain with crossbars every link or as an enclosed e-tube.
Upon request
To the online shop

AUTO-GLIDE series: special solutions for long travels
AUTO-GLIDE series: special solutions for long travels
Combination of AUTO-GLIDE and easy chain® energy chains, E2/000 system and E4.1. system.
Upon request
To the online shop

Special solutions energy chains

Special solutions energy chains. igus® energy chains fit all applications, enviornments and requirements. Utilise our special e-skin energy chains for clean room applications with modular and compact design or replace your cable reel with our e-spool® for flexible use, cost-effective and space-saving design.

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