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Category: Energy chains

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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What are the benefits of service loops?

Tim Schneebeck | 5. July 2019

Service loops can be easily integrated into the system with easy on-site handling. It is the industry standard for such systems and has been in use for decades. Vote Up +0 Vote Down -0You already voted!

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In mounting brackets of energy chains, what does “locking” or “pivoting” mean?

Marco Thull | 5. July 2019

The mounting chain link at the beginning and end of the energy chain can be made as lockingor moving. Pivoting connections are used as standard, but in vertical standing applications locking connections can be used, for instance, to prevent the chain from swinging away. In order to obtain additional stability, the mounting brackets are often […]

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