Components for SRU & shuttle systems

Storage systems must work reliably, often around the clock. In order to store and retrieve loads quickly, transfer trolleys (also called cross transfer or shifting trolleys), shuttle systems and storage and retrieval units (SRU) are used in high-bay warehouses and automated small parts warehouses. For the safe supply of signal and energy and trouble-free movement of these systems, igus® offers maintenance-free and durable energy chains, cables and bearing components. Our energy supply systems are developed for horizontal and vertical movements with high dynamics, require little installation space and ensure greater energy efficiency thanks to their lightweight construction.

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Energy chain with steel cable floor guide

• Energy, data, air and liquids in one system
• 4m/s speed, 80m travel
• 88% shorter assembly time compared to aluminium trough
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Vertical guide trough for smallest installation spaces

• The top alternative to busbar systems
• Very light - made of solid iglidur® material
• Very safe –  no exposed electrical conductors
• Very cost-effective acquisition and installation
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Vertical guide trough options/ systems

• For hanging systems up to 50m
• Easy access for servicing
• Up to 80% trough and  save costs and weight
• Other material options available
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Cables for motion

• Developed for maximum load
• Suitable for very tight bend radii and cold and abrasive environments
• Up to 36-month chainflex® guarantee
• A range of cable options available
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Made to measure

• 1 connector module instead of many individual connectors
• Up to 50% lighter than conventional rectangular connectors
• 100 plug inserts to choose from
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Lubrication-free bearing technology

• igubal® spherical bearings
• drylin® linear guides
• iglidur® plain bearings
• iglidur PRT slewing ring bearings
• xiros® ball bearings
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After the testing phase, SIVAplan takes the guidelok system to series production

SIVAplan GmbH & Co. KG uses our energy supply systems to save weight and assembly time. It purchases the guidelok slimline P energy supply systems as readychains. This means that the e-chains are delivered ready-to-install with durable chainflex cables.

Maintenance-free e-chain for SRU lanes at Gebhardt Intralogistics

For a Cheetah automatic small parts warehouse storage and retrieval unit, the Gebhardt Intralogistics Group uses the autoglide 5 energy chain instead of a busbar system. The system has no guide trough, so it saves space on the hall floor. It also reduces cleaning effort and eliminates maintenance.

Find more successful applications and other success stories...

Where are our energy chains and cables used for horizontal or vertical travel in storage and retrieval units? Here is a selection of customer applications. We also show how our products are used in other areas of material handling such as in forklifts, AGVs, and conveyor belts.