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Category: Energy chains

Are igus e-ketten maintenance-free?

Marco Thull | 1. July 2019

After proper installation and correct adjustment of the cables, the dependable system can be started up. Depending on the application and the travel frequency, occasional visual inspections and re-adjustments of the cables are recommended. Otherwise, the energy chain as such is completely maintenance-free. Vote Up +1 Vote Down -0You already voted!

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How can I reduce the number of cable drums?

Marco Thull | 1. July 2019

All media can be supplied safely and reliably with only one energy chain system. Vote Up +0 Vote Down -0You already voted!

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Will the e-chain function even during cold weather/in combination with snow and ice?

Marco Thull | 1. July 2019

Our energy chains are very robust and even withstand extremely low temperatures below freezing point. Every one of our energy chains is tested in a cold chamber at -40 degrees Celsius in our test laboratory as well as in an outdoor test facility under real conditions. In the event of special requirements, our energy chains […]

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How can I implement vertical travels?

Marco Thull | 30. June 2019

With the e-spool – the slipring-free cable reel – igus supplies energy supply systems for different scenarios of use. The compact, spring-driven system can guide energy cables, media lines or fibre optic data cables safely and reliably. To enable users to deploy an energy chain system even where greater cable/hose lengths are involved, igus has […]

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How can I simplify the drive technology/synchronisation

Marco Thull | 30. June 2019

An additional drive is not needed for igus e-chain systems. As a result, the number of necessary components is reduced, and commissioning is simplified and carried out faster (no synchronisation necessary/programming, controlling) Vote Up +0 Vote Down -0You already voted!

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