Electrostatically conductive 3D energy chain

Energy chains made of conductive ESD material are used to avoid static charge in manufacturing processes for electronic components or assemblies. Measurements of the electrical surface leakage resistance for igus® energy chains with the special material igumid® GC, were made back in 1992 by igus® GmbH together with the PTB (Physikalisch-Technische-Bundesanstalt) in Braunschweig, supplemented by additional certifications in 1998 and 1999 according to DIN 53482, and the guidelines for static electricity ZH1/200 of the Federation of Trade Associations.

Enclosed type especially for robots and three-dimensional applications

triflex® R TRC ESD
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Advantages of ESD products


► ESD material tested with over 10 million cycles for the highest requirements

► Individual chain links can be exchanged and there is no need to replace the entire system or dress pack

► No waiting time, as sizes TRC.40, TRC.60 and TRC.70 are available from stock in ESD version

► Proven for years in use in EX-protection areas
Technical design qualities of the igus® triflex® R TRC series of e-chains®:

approx. ±10° torsion per chain link

High tensile strength due to ball-and-socket joint

Fiber rod option for partial directional control and reinforcement

No support elements such as steel cables, springs etc. are necessary

Diverse range of accessories

Optional retraction systems reliably guide the 3D e-chains® along the robot arm and dependably prevent loop formation

TRC - Safe, enclosed, chip-repellent

Smooth and robust exterior against interfering edges

High torsion stability

Can be arbitrarily shortened or extended

Typical industries and applications

3 to 6 axes at robots

Multi-axis machine tools

Wet and cold cells

Painting applications and ESD

Sand and dust exposure

Linear motors

General mechanical engineering, etc.

Sizes of ESD chains available

Available from stock (other sizes upon request)

TRC.40 ESD
TRC.60 ESD
TRC.70 ESD

Mounting bracket in ESD material

Available from stock with strain relief

 
  • Quick and easy installation of the energy chain
  • Shortest downtimes when replacing a filled triflex® R
  • Mounting bracket available with strain relief teeth (1)
  • Mounting bracket without strain relief teeth (2)
  • Mounting bracket as intermediate bracket (3)
  • Quick installation with captive snap lock
  • Adaptation holes for common robot types
  • End or intermediate fastening possible
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triflex R mounting brackets

TR.40.01.ESD

TR.40.01 mounting bracket with strain relief

TR.60.01.ESD + TR.70.01.ESD

TR.60 and TR.70.01.ESD
Standard AE triflex R

1 = Mounting bracket with strain relief TR.XX.01
2 = Mounting bracket without strain relief TR.XX.02
3 = Mounting bracket as intermediate bracket TR.XX.02
Strain reliefs are for use on the fixed end and/or moving end. 
Standard: through holes in Ø F
Option: with threaded bushings, steel, M6/M8

Conductivity of igus® products from igumid ESD

In contrast to temporary conductive surface coatings or volatile incorporated antistatic agents, the additives used offer long lasting and maintenance-free conductivity. If individual e-chain components offer conductivity, this is not sufficient: the whole e-chain® from one end to the other must have continuous conductivity. All products in this catalogue are optimised in this regard and the continuous conductivity is measured and documented prior to delivery with 100% testing.
Only e-chains® that have passed this test are provided with the test seal and delivered. The colour of the triflex R chains is special because they are not slate grey (≈RAL7015) but still black, similar to ≈RAL9004. Unfortunately, this makes it somewhat more difficult to distinguish from standard materials. However, this is clearly defined via the material stamp.  

ESD test 100% of the produced ESD e-chains® are checked for their continuous conductivity from one end to the other