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Flat e-chain in a linearly guided machine.

plane-chain

Innovative solutions for energy and data supply in the automation for long travels - innovative trough system for safe side-mounted chain guidance

A reliable, fast and safe energy and data supply is always required, particularly in the automotive industry, whether as a linear, gantry or industrial robot travelling on the 7th axis. For maximum reliability in applications with high speeds and cycle rates, igus has now developed a new type of energy chain system for automation in the form of plane-chain. In the new concept, a side-mounted energy chain is guided flat in the special trough. The advantage here is that the designer saves space thanks to the low installation height.

  • Low installation height, very space-saving
  • High level of safety, as the energy chain lies flat on its side
  • Noise insulation

Typical application areas: Gantries, linear robots/7th axis robots, cranes

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Tech up

  • Smooth running and high travel speeds of up to 4m/s

Cost down

  • Low installation height, very space-saving

Proof

  • Tested in the igus laboratory

Sustainability

  • Have your energy or drag chain recycled at the end of its life cycle using the igus® Chainge® recycling programme. No matter which manufacturer: igus.eu/chainge
Plastic cable carrier in a linear machine setup.

The convex shape of the trough allows the E6 series energy chain to travel safely in two recessed channels. With its low friction factor, the stainless steel trough ensures a long service life for the energy chain. A special plastic insulating layer can be used on the outside of the channel to provide additional noise insulation for the system. Thanks to the lightweight components, the energy chain solution can be easily mounted below the ceiling for linear robots, for example.

  1. Energy chain series E6
  2. Guide trough
Orange plane-chain shown as a curved cable carrier.

All energy chains from the E6 modular system can be used. Inner height: 30 - 60mm | Width: 180 - 1,200mm

Plane-chain guides along a machine axis and protects the moving cable chain.

High speeds up to 8m/s

Flat cable carrier in a machine guide with a tight bend.

Long travel distances up to 50m

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