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What should I consider for a side-mounted application?

Phillip Hagedorn | 7. July 2019

Especially when the installation space is tight, installing a side-mounted e-chain is helpful. It is important to pay attention to whether the e-chain glides on a surface or is designed for unsupported application. Gliding: If the e-chain is gliding horizontally mounted on the side, special attention must be paid to the following points: Use of […]

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Are there any energy supply system for cleanroom class 1 and 2?

Phillip Hagedorn | 6. July 2019

Yes, igus offers different e-chains, which can also be used in a cleanroom. Extensive tests were carried out with the energy chains for this purpose at the Fraunhofer Institute. A selection of qualified e-chains can be found here. ISO Class 1: E3, E6.1, E6, e-skin ISO Class 2: easychain, zipper, E2 mini*, E2.1*, E2/000 E4.1*, […]

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What does ISO Class mean?

Phillip Hagedorn | 6. July 2019

All products used in cleanrooms need to fulfil the same requirement: During operation, as few particles as possible should be released into the surrounding area. This is especially applicable for moving machine parts such as energy chains and cables. To generate as few particles as possible requires high abrasion resistance, and is therefore also an […]

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Does a mounting bracket always come as a set or do you have to order them separately?

Phillip Hagedorn | 6. July 2019

Almost every igus® energy chain series can be fitted with various mounting brackets. There are pivoting and locking mounting brackets. These can be ordered as a set or individually, e.g. if the moving end should be locking and the fixed end pivoting. Vote Up +0 Vote Down -0You already voted!

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Is the part number of the mounting bracket per piece?

Phillip Hagedorn | 6. July 2019

An igus mounting bracket can be ordered as a set or as an individual part. The part numbers mentioned in the catalogue and on the website refer generally to a set. If you need a single mounting bracket for the moving end or fixed end, please contact us. Vote Up +0 Vote Down -0You already […]

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