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Category: Energy chains

How much clearance space should I leave in the e-chain?

Marco Thull | 7. July 2019

Cables and hoses to be routed in e-chains need sufficient clearance space . The following space reserves are required: Electric round cables          10%       Pneumatic cables                      5-10% Hydraulic cables                         20% Media hoses                           20%       Minimum clearances upwards and to the sides must be complied with. What are the filling rules for energy chains? […]

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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 igusĀ® 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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