Machine tools industry

Energy chains, cables, and bearing products for machine tools

Turning, milling, pressing, hammering, cutting, from low to high automation, from machining centres to production lines: without machine tools there is no production.

However, no machine can operate without a reliable supply of electricity, data, air or media.

igus® energy chains and cables are made to move, to improve machine performance while being easy to install.

Servo cables suitable for manufacturer drives, energy chains that can be opened and closed without tools, tubes with chip protection, clamps to prevent crushing of pneumatic hoses, bearing technology made of high-performance plastics for machine doors or rotary movements, robot kinematics, Industry 4.0 sensor technology – we will equip your machine tool.

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igus® products used in machine tools

Swarf-resistant energy tubes

Provide protection against chips, dirt and swarf
No holes, gaps or undercuts
Easy to open
Openable along the outer radius
"RBR"version with Reverse Bend Radius available

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Readychain systems

The number of your suppliers and orders reduced
Procurement optimisation - one system, one part number
Installation service on site
Plug & play

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chainflex® CF111.D

UL certification for worldwide use
Save over 35% on special cables by standardising
Expansion for more drive technology choice
A Fanuc cable for dry drive technology environments.

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igus® blogs: important machine tool trends and topics

Predictive maintenance products Can Help You Save Time & Money.

Predictive maintenance seems to be the topic of every article and video I see and it is understandable as to why. This technology really can save companies and customers time and money by pre-warning the user when wear is starting to occur. It is very clever when you think about it. This technology is “talking” to you and machine tool applications are no exception

Safety in and around machine tools

The igus® alternative to a cable reel system. The e-spool® flex can help keep your machine tools safe by ensuring the cables are stored away

Specific areas within machine tools

Machining centres

Best cable protection with robust energy chains and tubes on short travels.

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Cutting machines

e-chains®, cables and bearing products for laser, plasma and water jet cutting machines.

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Large machine tools

Extremely high reliability with strong energy chain systems for long travels.

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Examples of successful applications

If a chain breaks, the machine is stopped automatically to prevent subsequent damage.

Austrian engine factory

This engine manufacturer uses energy chains and abrasion monitoring. Sensors measure the chain wear during operation and notify the user early enough to plan a repair or an exchange.

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...and many further success stories

Discover more application examples showing how our energy chains and bearing products are used in CNC machines, fulfilling various requirements. The challenges included flying swarf; tight installation spaces; continuous system operation and quick, easy installation.

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White paper: The influence of vibration on machine tools

Vibration behaviour of energy chains

Vibrations in machine tools components can lead to machines no longer working precisely, lowering the quality of workpieces and increasing wear of machine components. Energy chains, the "umbilical cord" of the modern machine tool, are a possible source of the problem. To improve their smooth running, innovative solutions are required ...

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Energy chains, cables, linear drives, bearings, sensors and more.

Have the prototype sampled for free

With our sampling service, we offer individual consultation and design of e-chains, cables, linear drives and bearings. We will also show you our sensors for the machine tool 4.0.

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Further information

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