E-chains are quick to assemble

These cost-effective e-chains are modular and therefore can be assembled quickly and easily to accommodate any length of travel, enabling engineers to save time when installing assembly machinery. In most cases, long travels of e-chains can run unsupported for lengths of up to 150 metres. However in instances where additional support is needed, for example in offshore cranes and lifts, igus supplies a range of light and space saving guide troughs from stock, as well as a bespoke service for special requirements. The company works closely with its customers, offering innovative solutions based on simplicity, cost effectiveness and high performance. The company has a special outdoor testing centre where e-chains are reliability tested against the environmental elements, high loads, speeds and noise resistance. Engineers requiring equipment with low noise levels can find e-chains that measure as little as 33 dB(A) and deliver a smooth operation, even in the fastest moving applications. In addition, the continual tests and numerous field applications prove the cable chains are reliable in protecting cables in harsh environments. igus claims that engineers around the world are benefiting from e-chains' long service lives, short assembly times thanks to the modular design, short delivery times and a good price/performance ratio, which in turn offers a cost effective, safe and secure solution to the management of cables. Watch a short video on the outdoor testing of e-chain