Ready-to-Install Cable Carrier System

Fully harnessed energy chains are complete plug-and-play systems including an energy chain, chainflex® cables, and connectors (readycable®) — preconfigured and tested. With igus® readychain® systems, you can reduce installation time by up to 95% while eliminating integration risks.

igus e-chains® are already being used reliably in hundreds of thousands of applications all over the world. From small devices up to steelworks, or very simple linear applications up to the most complicated task — igus offers thousands of options for all types of applications.

There are over 1,300 chainflex® cable types available from stock, each backed by an up-to 36-month, UL-verified service life guarantee. Our cable assemblies can be designed to meet over 20 different manufacturer standards, such as Siemens, Allen Bradley, and Beckhoff.

igus handles the entire procurement, assembly, and delivery process, ensuring your readychain® system arrives on time and ready for integration. Whether you're automating packaging machines, gantries, machine tools, or production lines, our systems are designed for seamless plug-and-play installation.

• Ready to install: All readychain® systems are assembled at one of the worldwide igus factories.
• Lifetime guarantee: All readychain® components undergo extensive checks through quality and functional tests.
• Reduce the number of your suppliers by up to 75%: Lower project planning expenditure and increase efficiency.
• Flexible production plans: State of the art technology to ensure optimised production.
• Safeguarded and short delivery times: Our experienced and consistent team guarantees customer satisfaction for high quality at low costs.

igus validates every component in its 3,800 m² test lab. Results from these tests are published and fed into the igus service life calculator, allowing accurate lifespan predictions under real-world conditions.

Yes. igus allows full customisation — choose from 1,400+ chainflex® cable types, hundreds of energy chain styles, and connectors from all major manufacturers. Use the e-chain configurator to design your system. Contact your local sales engineer to review your application.

All manufacturing industries such as automation, robotics, machine tools, packaging and other motion applications gain the most. These systems are ideal where uptime, predictable service life, and compact installation are priorities.

Yes. Nearly all chainflex® cables carry UL approval, CE conformity, and EAC certification. Many also comply with NFPA 79 and ISO Class 1 cleanroom standards, ideal for regulated or sensitive environments.

igus supports connector brands like Harting, LAPP, TE, Phoenix Contact among others. Assemblies can include over moulded, field-attachable, or hybrid connectors with customer-specific pinouts and labelling.

Custom solution lead times vary based on the complexity of the design.

Contact your local sales engineer for current lead times.

igus® tests systems at speeds up to 10 m/s and accelerations to 50 m/s² across a range of bend radii, up to 70 million cycles. These parameters ensure readiness for high-performance, continuous-flex environments.

igus® designs readychains® with tight bend radii and optimised fill percentages, reducing system footprint. Custom bracket designs also help adapt to limited mounting space while protecting cables.

igus® customers typically reduce total system costs due to reduced design time, minimised rework, increased throughput, decreased logistics costs and faster installations. There’s also lower risk of miswiring or early failure.

Yes. igus® offers triflex® R robotic cable management with integrated chainflex® torsion-rated cables, retraction systems, and pre-pinned connectors for 6-axis robots.

igus offers i.Sense condition monitoring and i.Cee predictive maintenance tools to track wear and prevent unplanned downtime through real-time analytics.

Every readychain® undergoes 100% electrical and mechanical QA. Tests include cable continuity, pinout validation, strain relief integrity, and visual inspection. Documentation is available on request. All cable and wire harness assemblies are made to IPC/WHMA-A-620E standards.

Every harnessed cable in our readychains® is 100% tested before leaving our factory. This covers continuity and HIPOT tests, removing risk and giving you confidence in your assembly.