E-Chain Systems® - product selection

Select the right E-Chain® for your requirements

Three-dimensional E-Chains® for robotic applications and multi-axis movements
Triflex® R - overview  

Triflex® R Energy Tubes

For multi-dimensional movement in robotic applications

Three versions: fully enclosed, easy access, or lightweight. The first choice for multi-axis industrial robots.

Easy Triflex® - overview  

E-Z Triflex®

For multi-dimensional movement

Modular system for complex multi-dimensional movement. Simple cable installation thanks to the E-Z fill design.

Triflex® - overview  

Triflex® Energy Tubes

For multi-dimensional movement

Fully enclosed modular system for complex movements in all three dimensions. Enclosed design protects cables and hoses.

TwisterChain® - overview  

TwisterChain®

Spiral chain for rotary motion up to 540º

Modular design with variable widths. Cable-friendly interior and dirt-repellent exterior.

Cost-effective and easy-to-fill E-Chains®
Easy Chain® - overview  

E-Z Chain

Easy insertion of cables

Cost-effective, one-piece E-Chain® can be quickly filled from the inside or out.

Zipper - overview  

Zipper

Un-zip to open, quick installation

Open and close small and medium E-Chains® and tubes at lightening speed.

Micro, mini and medium E-Chains® 1- and 2-piece
E2 micro - overview  

E2 micro

E-Chain® for limited spaces

One-piece - smallest sizes, 0.2 to 0.59 (5 - 15 mm) inner heights, small pitch, silent operation. Lightweight with cable-friendly interior.

E2 mini - overview  

E2 mini

Small and medium sizes

One- and two-piece E-Chain®, 0.71 to 1.61 (18 - 41 mm) inner heights, small pitch, silent operation. Optimized weight/stability ratio. Several different interior separation options.

E2/000 overview  

E2/000 and E2 medium

Two-piece - The E2 standard

Standard E-Chain®, medium sizes, 0.83 (21 mm) inner height, Snap-open along two sides, lightning fast installation. Many-sided modular interior separations.

Cable protection against chips and dirt, E-Tubes - 2-piece
E2 R100 - overview  

E2 R100

E-Tubes - chip protection - swivel lid

Lids open on one side, medium sizes. Many different interior separator options. Snap-open on the inner or outer radius.

E2 R - overview  

E2 R

E-Tubes - chip protection - very silent operation

Removable lids, medium sizes. Many different interior separation options.

The standard Energy Chain System® for almost every application - 4 piece
E4/00 overview  

E4/00

The huge standard E4 system

Huge number of options. Inner heights from 0.83 to 8.03 (21 - 204 mm). E-Chain® and tubes snap-open along two sides. Many accessories and applications possible.

E4/4 overview  

E4/4

High stability when side-mounted - very long travels possible

E-Chain® and tubes snap-open on both sides. Inner heights from 1.26 to 3.15 (32 - 80 mm). Especially suitable for side-mounted applications and travel distances over 656.2 ft (200 m).

E4/light - overview  

E4/light

Special features: lightweight - cost effective

E-Chains® and tubes snap-open on both sides. Inner heights from 2.2 to 4.41 (56 - 112 mm). Light and cost effective

The low noise, low abrasion and vibration-free E-Chain® 3- and/or 6-piece
E3 system - overview  

E3 system

Extremely low noise for the smallest installation spaces

Extremely low noise operation up to 38 dB(A). Inner heights from 0.39 to 0.59 (10 - 15 mm). A low-vibration system for highly dynamic applications.

E6 system - overview  

E6 system

Extremely low noise

Extremely low noise operation up to 46 dB(A). Low vibration, high speeds and acceleration. Snap-open along both sides, also available as E-Tube

Overview AUTO-GLIDE  

AUTO-GLIDE series

Special solutions for long travels

Combination of AUTO-GLIDE and Easy Chain® as well as System E2 medium.

Micro FLIZZ®  

System Micro FLIZZ®

Safe guidance of energy, data and air

A compact, cost-saving complete system for safe guidance of energy, data and air. For more information please contact us.

Overview Rol E-Chain®  

Rol E-Chain® series

Rolls instead of glides

Long travels and extreme travel speed at cable loads of up to 33.6 lbs/ft (50 kg/m). Available as E-Chain® with crossbars at every link or as enclosed E-Tube.

Guide troughs  

Guide trough systems

Long travel, gliding

From the light and all-purpose "Super-Alu guide trough" up to the simple and cost-effective insert trough.

Strain reliefs  

Strain reliefs

Strain relief clamps, tie wrap plates and modular snap-on strain reliefs.

Chainflex® - overview  

Chainflex® cables

Special cables for E-Chain® - tested, tested, tested. Over 750 cables from stock.

PMA hoses  

PMA cable protection

For the protection of flexible, electrical cables.

Umbilical cord for your automation

igus® E-ChainSystem® are like the umbilical cords of modern machines. They take care of the supply of energy, data and signals and are for this reason continuously in motion. We look upon it as our task to offer you all the components - E-Chain®, all cables, every accessory - as a single system and be accountable for the function.

The E-Chains® catalog offers you the possibility to assemble an energy chain including interior separation with cable at few mouse clicks. The product overview and several selection aids are available for you to select the suitable E-Chain®.

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