igus® easy chain®

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igus® has the right twist

The flexible material of this igus® series and the reliable pin/bore connection with pushbutton mechanism facilitates easy torsion and rotating motions

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Application example

The torsion stability of the easychain® compensates even vertically misaligned connections.

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Saves time

The partially injection moulded interior separation and the multi-chamber principle eliminate the need for subsequent assembly of interior separations. You save assembly time, and your cables are already optimally distributed in the e-chain®.

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Application example

Order picking machine

Cleanly routed cables ensure malfunction-free operation.

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"easy" opening mechanism

Cables and hoses can simply be pressed into the chain using your thumb. This cuts assembly time by up to 80%.

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Reduce assembly times and cut time by 80%

Assembly time: Insertion of 2 cables Ø 6 and 10 mm (we will gladly provide you with details about these and many other tests)

Application example

easychain® on a data glove

igus® Series E03 on a data glove - sensor protection, allowing the gloves to be put on and removed with greater ease. Inner height only 5 mm.

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Matches your application

easychain® is always available in two versions, and can be filled with cables and hoses either from the outside or the inside.

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Practical testing

Quickly fill or remove cables, either from the inner (Zentral) or outer radius (External)

Application example

Subway train door

Ideal for confined installation spaces. Quick filling from the exterior or interior cuts maintenance or replacement time.

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Patented pushbutton on pin mechanism

Chain links are reliably held together even at high loads and moderate torsion.

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Tensile test with Zwick material test equipment

We test every energy supply system with a "tweak testing machine" at the igus® laboratory for compressive/breaking strength to provide reliable specifications on max. additional load and unsupported length
 

Application example

Long service-life

easy triflex® in a plastic tank production line

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Small pitch

igus® easychains generate less rolling noise due to the minimised polygon effect.

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Test 1556Quiet operation, 42 dB(A) determined by the igus® lab, at v= 1m/s using Series E06.10.038.0

Application example

easy chain® in two-stage telescoping deployment of an elevating work platform

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Strain relief

Since the strain relief is integrated into the mounting bracket, you can quickly and easily create a professional connection using a cable tie wrap.

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Tensile strength testing on igus® tiewrap plates with cable tie

Application example

Always an ideal strain relief.

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UL94 V2 classification

igus® easychains® are always classifiedin accordance with UL94 V2.

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Protected from flames

The material extinguishes within 30 seconds.

Application example

Wide variety

easy chain® on variably adjustable office furniture with UL94-V2 classification

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Rectangular end stop dog

Due to a rectangular shape, the force distribution is much better than in a round stop dog (surface pressure formula, p = F/A).

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Fracture test at the igus® laboratory

We test every energy supply system with a "tweak testing machine" at the igus® laboratory for compressive/breaking strength to provide reliable specifications on max. additional load and unsupported length.

Application example

easychain® in streetcars

Small radius for confined installation spaces and high resistance to failure, as shown here in a streetcar.

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Variety in cables

Flexible cables in energy chains or in robots require special features to survive many cycles, high speeds and accelerations as well as more demanding environmental conditions. EMC safety and the compliance with norms and guidelines such as NFPA 79, UL, CSA, VDE, Interbus and Profibus are also a necessary requirement today.

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Complex tests of all chainflex® cables in moving operation

All chainflex® cables are always tested in practice. This means in the e-chain® or in motion, such as here in the igus® climate chamber at -40°C.

Application example

Reliable function in all axes

In this CNC multi-spindle lathe, every single working position must be securely supplied with media, energy and signals. High freedom of movement in all axes require a high durability and reliability of the cables.

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Clean room put to the test

The energy supply systems of the Series E6 and E14 have been tested by the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology and Automation (IPA) in the department of clean and micro-production.
 
Tested with an E14.3.038.0, speed: 1m/s.

Application example

EasyChain® Series E14 in server unit, extractable for maintenance purposes. Clean room class 2 ISO is standard

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Application example

Equip any type of machine with easy chain® and shorten the installation time

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Cable compatible design

Smooth, cable-friendly and rounded contours ensure a long life for the cables and hoses.

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Cable wear

We conduct long-term tests on all chainflex® cables for wear, and therefore service life, in continuously moving operation. We also test customer-specific cables in order to predict the system service life.

Application example

Low-abrasion operation

Many cables, tightly packed in an e-chain®. Guided reliably due to a cable compatible, smooth contour.