The principle of gliding application: If the upper run of the energy chain rests on its lower run during the travel, it is called a “gliding application”. If the unsupported length is not sufficient, the gliding application is the best alternative for long travels. For lateral guidance, a guide trough or a guide channel is […]
Almost every application for “long travels” has to be considered individually. As guidelines, a manual on this topic has been provided by igus for free as download . However, we recommend consulting with a service technician to select the right solution for your exact application. With more than 30,000 gliding applications, igus has the necessary […]
Energy chain systems not only transport energy, data and media to machinery and equipment. They also have an influence on their energy costs. How much pull and push force, in other words drive power, is required at a given speed to move an energy chain? How light but at the same time sturdy must energy […]
What is decisive often is not the pros and cons of the individual systems but if the particular system is the right energy supply for my application in terms of cost, durability and installation space. For example, if you compare only motorised cable drums to energy chains, there is no blanket answer, because in the […]
Outdoor use is generally uncritical for energy supply systems. Energy chains are very tough and withstand extreme temperatures below freezing. Each energy chain is tested in the igus in-house test laboratory in a refrigerated container at -40 degrees Celsius and on an outdoor test track under real conditions. For special requirements, energy chains are also […]