Space-saving energy chain systems

Over 80 % less space required

energy chains are the most modular and probably the most compact form of energy supply, especially when energy, data, air and liquids have to be routed in one system. With over 200,000 e-chain® parts, we have the right energy supply for your installation space.

space-saving energy chain systems in stamping and forming machines from Otto Bihler Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG

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space-saving energy chain systems in stamping and forming machines from Otto Bihler Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG

With the RM-no camber and GRM-no camber machines, Otto Bihler Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG has developed the fastest servo stamping and forming machines in the world. The energy supply is provided by igus® energy chain and chainflex® cable. These systems offer a compact solution with limited space in the machine, flexible and safe energy supply in terms of manoeuvrability and length.

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Bihler punch-bending machine with Chainflex cables for moving energy supply.

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Recommended space-saving energy chain

System easy chain

Very easy to fill and cost-effective
inner height from 5 mm | bend radius from 10 mm. Simply push in and pull out the cable. Also available with multi-chamber system. Optimum flexibility, UL94-V2 classification.

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Compact igus cable chain with cables and green hose.

System E2.1 micro

More stable generation for the smallest installation spaces
inner height from 10 mm | bend radius from 18 mm. Integrated brake for particularly smooth, quiet running. 25 % longer unsupported length and 100 % higher additional load compared to identical types.

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System E2.1

More stable generation for the smallest installation spaces
inner height from 26 mm | bend radius from 48 mm. 10 % more stability than the predecessor series compared to the predecessor series E2/000. 20 % to 30 % larger sliding surfaces for a longer service life in sliding operation compared to the predecessor series E2/000.

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Festoon system with energy chain, 73 percent less space.

Reduce cable lengths/steel construction and installation space

In a cable trolley system, the cables are attached at the end of the travel path and the cable loops are pulled along the entire path by the trolley. Using a concrete example, this results in the following savings:

Cable trolley: 115 m cable length
energy chain: 52 m cable length
Cable trolley: 3000 mm system height
energy chain: 800 mm system height

In addition, approx. 10 % steel construction can be saved for the cable station.

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Significantly reduce installation space

Depending on the travel/line length, a motorised cable reel has a diameter of up to 8 metres. Space is also required for the motor and the slip ring assembly. With an energy chain system, only a moving arm is required on the crane - which is integrated into the installation space of the crane - and the installation space for the trough of the chain on the ground, regardless of the travel.

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Hundreds of thousands of customers rely on igus energy chains

Our energy chains are already reliably used in hundreds of thousands of applications worldwide - from beverage vending machines to steel mills. Over 400,000 customers worldwide from 50 industries rely on igus® energy chains.

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