Series R6.40

Here you can configure your e-chain system® individually. All entries and changes are taking over to the part list which is situated at the end of the page.

Series R6.40 - tube, lid can be removed on both sides

1. Enclosed e-tube – protection against minor contamination, weld spatter and environmental influences
2. No pins or bore connection, little abrasion
3. Can be lengthened and shortened as required, thanks to the modular design
4. Very large gliding surfaces
5. Internal stop-dog
6. Small pitch for quiet, smooth running
7. KMA mounting brackets with option to fasten from any side (strain relief is possible through separate tiewrap clamps)

R6.40 Series is suitable for the following types of applications:

Vertical: Hanging applications ≤ 30 m, standing applications ≤ 2 m
Horizontal: Unsupported applications ≤ 2,75 m, gliding applications are possible under special circumstances, please contact us
Rotary: Rotating applications possible, please contact us.

When to use Series R6.40

When an extremely quiet, low vibration e-chain® with an inner height 40 mm is required.
For very high speed and/or acceleration
Inner width up to 300 mm
For unsupported lengths up to 2,75 m and fill weights up to 11 kg/m
For high push pull forces
For small bend radii
For minimal abrasion, e.g. clean room

When not to use Series R6.40

With only limited suitability for side-mounted applications
System E4.1 Series R4.32

Installation dimensions


Part No. :
Inner width Bi [mm]:
Bending radius R [mm]:
Travel distance S [mm]:
Fixed end dM [mm]:
Chain length^** [mm]:
Number of chain links :
External width Ba [mm]:
H^* [mm]:
D [mm]:
K [mm]:
H2 [mm]:
D2 :
K2 [mm]:
Hi [mm]:
Ha [mm]:
Weight per link [g]:
Weight [kg/m]:
* The required clearance height is HF = H + 40mm (at 2kg/m fill weight) Please contact us if you have particularly confined space requirements.
** The calculated length corresponds to the chain length without mounting brackets.

A=Moving end, B=Fixed end
Pitch: 27,8 mm
Chain links per m: 36 links/1000,8 mm
Travel: S
Chain length = S/2 + K

Unsupported length

Unsupported length versus fill weight
X axis: Unsupported length in m FLB/FLG
Y axis: Fill weight in kg/m
Lower scale: Travel S in m
FLB = Unsupported with permissible sag
FLG = Unsupported with straight upper run

Price index:

Opening mechanism :

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Designing with igus®

11 widths and 6 bend radii

Modular internal separations

KMA - mounting brackets

Super quiet design

Design specificationFurther information on "unsupported application"

Design specificationFurther information on "gliding application"

Assembly instructions

Other installation types

Technical specifications

Strain reliefs

Interior separation

Option 1: Separators

Product range


unassembled	assembled
Per . chain link

Please use Configurator for partitioning of interior and for filling with cables.

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Option 1 – Separators Separators can be placed anywhere in the chain's cross-section to divide the interior of the e-chain – As standard, separators are fitted every 2nd chain link!
Indentations in the separator show the "clamping" side of the separator. On this side, the separator is securely locked in the tube lid or base
Standard division with separator, R6.40.11 – NOTE: R6.40.11 is possible only in combination with Bi = 62!

Mounting brackets

KMA - pivoting

unassembled	assembled

Option – integrated C-profile strain relief with chainfix clips or tiewrap clamps

C-profile can be mounted on the inner and outer radius of the e-chain®

Bolted connection outside of the chain cross-section

Recommended for unsupported and gliding applications

For tight installation spaces

Universal mounting with attachment options from any side


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Part No. :
A [mm]:
B [mm]:

Support tray

Support tray - Type 01

For support of the lower run - support tray modular kit simple, one-piece support trays for the e-chain® lower run. Your width, height and colour - we supply the ideal e-chain®, together with the support tray system, ready to install onto your machine or application. Save time on procurement and design.

Complete system, ready to install
Avoids costly custom designs
Compatible with many e-chain® widths
Easy installation onto your machine, on profiles or wall brackets
Available in 2 types and 4 designs


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B Ra [mm]:
B Ri [mm]:

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GToB Imprint General notes Data protection declaration

hanging (max.) [m]	30
standing (max.) [m]	2
max. vertical, long travels [m]	60

Min. permissible temperature [°C]	-40
Max. permissible temperature [°C]	100
Speed FLG max. [m/s]	20
Speed FLG max. [m/s²]	200
Speed FLB max. [m/s]	3
Speed FLB max. [m/s²]	6
Flammability class of chain link	VDE 0304 IIC UL94 HB

Series R6.40

Series R6.40 - tube, lid can be removed on both sides

Installation dimensions

Unsupported length

Long travels

Other installation types

Technical specifications

Interior separation

Product range

Mounting brackets

Support tray

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