E4.1 - ONE e-chain® series for almost all applications

The E4.1 system combines all the advantages of its three predecessors and is the best igus energy chain in the product range. The E4.1 series is stronger with the same or smaller dimensions than its predecessors. Almost all accessory components and connection dimensions are identical. With the igus E4.1 system, you can further increase the service life of your application and bring cost down at the same time.

Robust, quiet, modular. System E4.1 - utilised advantages of the proven E4 series
Opening the energy chain: Press the groove of the crossbar vertically with a screwdriver. Release with a lever movement (against the flange)
Straight running and quick assembly thanks to the inner/outer link principle. Very high stiffness, high load capacity with lateral forces due to undercut design
For particularly demanding applications
Undercut design for optimum lateral stability
Double stop-dog system and large pin/bore connection for high force absorption
High thrust force on long travels and for long unsupported lengths

Further advantages of the E4.1

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The E4.1 system is an e-chain series for almost all applications. Your advantages:

Easy to install and modular
Stronger than its predecessors with the same or smaller dimensions
Further increases the service life of your application while reducing costs

About the E4.1 system

Typical industries and applications of the E4.1 system
Cranes, indoor cranes, composting plants, wastewater treatment plants, machine tools, general mechanical engineering, conveyor technology, refrigeration, construction machinery, wood processing, robotics and handling

Series E4.21

Cable carrier link in standard version with 21 marking.

inner height hi: 21mm
inner width Bi: 30 - 120mm
bend radius R: 38 - 200mm
pitch: 30.5mm

e-chain®, crossbars every link

Series E4.28

igus E4.28 energy chain in Standard version with 28 mm inner height.

inner height hi: 28mm
inner width Bi: 40 - 300mm
bend radius R: 55 - 250mm
pitch: 46mm

e-chain®, crossbars every link

Series E4.32

igus e-kette cable carrier link with 32 marking.

inner height hi: 32mm
inner width Bi: 50 - 400mm
bend radius R: 63 - 300mm
pitch: 56mm

e-chain®, crossbars every link

Series E4.42

igus E4 cable carrier with dimension 42.

inner height hi: 42mm
inner width Bi: 50 - 400mm
bend radius R: 75 - 350mm
pitch: 67mm

e-chain®, crossbars every link

Series E4.56

e4.1 cable carrier with a height of 56 mm.

inner height hi: 56mm
inner width Bi: 50 - 600mm
bend radius R: 135 - 500mm
pitch: 91mm

e-chain®, crossbars every link

Series E4.80

inner height hi: 80mm
inner width Bi: 50 - 600mm
bend radius R: 150 - 1000mm
pitch: 111mm

e-chain®, crossbars every link

Series E4.112

E4.112 cable carrier with 112 dimension.

inner height hi: 112mm
inner width Bi: 50 - 600mm
bend radius R: 200 - 1000mm
pitch: 143mm

e-chain®, crossbars every link

Series E4.162

E4.162 cable carrier with 162 dimension.

inner height hi: 162mm
inner width Bi: 200 - 600mm
bend radius R: 250 - 1000mm
pitch: 200mm

e-chain®, crossbars every link

Series 800

Cable chain model with 200 dimension marking.

inner height hi: 200mm
inner width Bi: 200 - 600mm
bend radius R: 325 - 1000mm
pitch: 250mm

e-chain®, crossbars every link

Series 840

inner height hi: 204mm
inner width Bi: 100 - 563mm
bend radius R: 325 - 1000mm
pitch: 250mm

e-chain®, crossbars every link

Series H4.32

Cable carrier in standard version with 32 mm size marking.

inner height hi: 32mm
inner width Bi: 50 - 400mm
bend radius R: 63 - 300mm
pitch: 56mm

e-chain®, with crossbars every 2nd link

Series H4.42

igus cable carrier system in Standard version and size 42.

inner height hi: 42mm
inner width Bi: 50 - 400mm
bend radius R: 75 - 350mm
pitch: 67mm

e-chain®, with crossbars every 2nd link

Series H4.56

Cable carrier with Standard and 56 segments.

inner height hi: 56mm
inner width Bi: 50 - 600mm
bend radius R: 135 - 500mm
pitch: 91mm

e-chain®, with crossbars every 2nd link

Series H4.80

igus cable carrier system in Standard version and 80 mm height.

inner height hi: 80mm
inner width Bi: 50 - 600mm
bend radius R: 150 - 1000mm
pitch: 111mm

e-chain®, with crossbars every 2nd link

Series R4.28

igus cable carrier with segments and 28 measurement marking.

inner height hi: 28mm
inner width Bi: 50 - 300mm
bend radius R: 63 - 250mm
pitch: 46mm

e-tube, lid pivoting

Series R4.32

PU-E4.1-S-R4 energy chain with 32 dimension.

inner height hi: 32mm
inner width Bi: 50 - 300mm
bend radius R: 125 - 300mm
pitch: 56mm

e-tube, lid pivoting

Series R4.42

inner height hi: 42mm
inner width Bi: 50 - 300mm
bend radius R: 125 - 350mm
pitch: 67mm

e-tube, lid pivoting

Series R4.56

PU energy chain link with a height of 56 mm.

inner height hi: 56mm
inner width Bi: 75 - 462mm
bend radius R: 150 - 500mm
pitch: 91mm

e-tube, lid pivoting

Series R4.80

PU-E4.1 S R4.80 energy chain with 80 mm height.

inner height hi: 80mm
inner width Bi: 150 - 460mm
bend radius R: 200 - 1000mm
pitch: 111mm

e-tube, lid pivoting

Series R4.112

inner height hi: 112mm
inner width Bi: 200 - 400mm
bend radius R: 250 - 1000mm
pitch: 143mm

e-tube, lid pivoting

System E4.1 modular system, sliding

The energy chain E4.1 is a stable, modular energy chain system that further increases the service life of your application while reducing costs. It is already in reliable use in many applications worldwide, e.g. in storage and retrieval machines, crane systems, washing systems, gantries, shuttles and many more.

The E4.1 modular system has now been expanded with the new roller chain links and glide shoes. These components
enable a technically and economically customised energy supply for every application from 12 m to 500 m travel.

E4.1: high stability and long service life
E4.1 with rollers for maximum speeds
E4.1 with glide shoes for extremely abrasive environments

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E4.1 modular energy chain system in a port with containers and cranes.

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igus energy chain system with several orange rollers in a black cable carrier.

E4.1 rolling with roller chain links

For maximum speeds
The integrated rollers greatly reduce the tractive/push forces on long travel distances and the energy chains used achieve a significantly longer service life. The new optimised roller chain links now also offer this advantage for the E4.1 modular system.

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Glide elements on a cable chain with low-wear plastic pads.

E4.1 gliding with glide pads

For extremely abrasive environments
In applications where extremely abrasive environmental conditions lead to excessive wear of the sliding surfaces, the new retrofittable glide shoes can increase the service life of the energy supply.

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E4.1 system assembly instructions

An ECS cable carrier is being assembled with gloves.

Remove the crossbar from the first three chain links, then join the two ends together.

A hand assembles an igus E4.1 energy chain system with a screwdriver.

Mount crossbar, press with screwdriver and lever in

An igus cable carrier system module is being assembled by hand.

Mounting the energy tube: lid/floors - attach at an angle and snap into place.

Disconnect

Assembly instruction with cables above E4.1 chain links.

lever open the crossbar with a screwdriver.

The cable carrier links are being separated with gloves.

Remove the outer link to the side.

The igus energy chain is being separated at a connection point.

Pull the chain links apart and separate them.

Double closure

Double, rectangular end cap

Vertical stop-dogs and large pins

Large pin/bore connection

Scaling of the crossbars

Openable lids

QuickLock crossbar

Undercut design

Inner/outer link principle

Cable-friendly interior separation

Noise brake

Wear pad

Protection against dirt and swarf up to 850°C

Smooth unrolling

Without pretension

Few parts

Strain relief

Tight-sealing mounting bracket

Flexible modular system

Customers worldwide rely on the E4.1 modular system

Other practical examples

Collage of industrial installations with cable carriers on cranes, conveyors, and construction machines.

Other practical examples

The E4.1 system
Robust, quiet, modular. E4.1 system - benefits of the proven E4 series. Inner heights: 21 to 350mm. Crossbars removable in inner and outer radii. High propulsive force on long travels and for large unsupported lengths.

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Application examples for the E4.1 system

The E4.1 system is an e-chain series for almost all applications. Your advantages:

Easy to install and modular
Stronger than its predecessors with the same or smaller dimensions
Further increases the service life of your application while reducing costs

About the E4.1 system

High-temperature energy tube as an energy supply system in a CNC machining centre

Resistant to temperature and chemicals, the e-tubes withstand the ubiquitous chips and swarf, for example. They ensure flawless machine tool operation.

High-temperature energy pipes feed cable into machining centre igus®

Silt processing plant

The world's largest polymer energy chain - many times lighter than comparable steel chains, effortlessly moves more than 100 kg per metre fill weight.

Sludge treatment plant