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Reliable energy supply systems, cables and bearing technology for extrusion lines

For extruders, compounding extrusion lines, recycling lines, granulators, calibrating units, vulcanising lines as well as processing and downstream machines, we offer a comprehensive product portfolio consisting of (pre-assembled) energy chains, highly flexible cables and bearing technology solutions. In all moving units of the extrusion line and the peripheral equipment, they ensure long service life and prevent production downtimes.

As the products operate completely lubrication-free, they are insensitive to dust and other contaminants in the line. The high strength and good abrasion properties of the products, most of which are made of high-performance polymers, enable long service life even at extreme speeds and accelerations (such as in winding and cutting machines). Additionally, our products are lightweight and economical alternatives to metallic bearing and cable guidance systems.
 

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Extruder

Products for use in extrusion lines and peripheral equipment

Control cables

Control cable
  • Bend radii up to 4xd
  • Shielded / unshielded
  • Jacket materials: PVC, TPE, PUR or iguPUR
  • Up to 36 months guarantee
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Linear guides

drylin W rail with carriage
  • Self-lubricating and maintenance-free
  • Quiet operation
  • Dirt-resistant and corrosion-free
  • For exact re-positioning
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Predictive maintenance

i.Cee 2.0 predictive maintenance
  • Intelligent software and sensor technology on the e-chain
  • Possible maintenance needs are reported before failure occurs
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Plain bearings

iglidur plain bearings
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Guide rollers

iglidur guide rollers
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Ball bearings

xiros polymer ball bearings
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Compact energy chains

E2.1 e-chain
  • The standard for applications in the medium-load range
  • Quiet operation due to integrated brake
  • Optional opener tool for even quicker opening and closing
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Easily installed energy chains

e-chain E4.1L
  • High tensile forces, high loads and travels of more than 600m possible
  • 10,000km and more guaranteed running performance
  • Can be opened and filled quickly
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Pre-assembled energy chains

readychain
  • Ready for connection, directly harnessed by the manufacturer
  • Reduction of manufacturing and assembly costs
  • Individual end customer support
  • Installation service on site
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Application highlight


chainge recycling program for energy chains

Do your part to reduce plastic waste in industry:
Send us your discarded plastic energy chains instead of simply disposing of them with other products in industrial waste. The key is that we accept all energy chains, even those from other manufacturers. We then recycle the entries and reward your commitment with an igus voucher.
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igus® blogs: Important trends and topics around extrusion lines


Further information

Injection moulding machine

Injection moulding machines

Fail-safe energy supply for injection moulding unit, clamping unit and handling
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RBTX

RBTX Lean Robotics

AGV and multi-axis articulated robot as a complete system
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chainflex control cable

chainflex® control cables

Long service life in moving applications, discover the right cable for your application. 
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Consulting

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Monday to Friday from 8am - 8pm.

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24h


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igus® GmbH points out that it does not sell any products of the companies Allen Bradley, B&R, Baumüller, Beckhoff, Lahr, Control Techniques, Danaher Motion, ELAU, FAGOR, FANUC, Festo, Heidenhain, Jetter, Lenze, LinMot, LTi DRiVES, Mitsubishi, NUM,Parker, Bosch Rexroth, SEW, Siemens, Stöber and all other drive manufacturers mention on this website. The products offered by igus® are those of igus® GmbH