Energy chains, cables, and bearing products for machine tools

Turning, milling, pressing, hammering, cutting, from low to high automation, from machining centres to production lines: without machine tools, there is no production. However, no machine can operate without a reliable supply of electricity, data, air or media. igus energy chains and cables are made for movement, improved machine performance and easy assembly. Servo cables suitable for manufacturer drives, energy chains that can be opened without tools, tubes with swarf protection, bearing technology made of high-performance plastics for machine doors or rotary movements, clamps to prevent crushing of pneumatic hoses, robot kinematics, Industry 4.0 sensor technology - we will equip your machine tool.

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Products according to the type of machine tool

Machining centres

Best cable protection with robust energy chains and tubes on short travels.

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Cutting machines

e-chains, cables and bearing products for laser, plasma and water jet cutting machines.

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Large machine tools

Extremely high reliability with strong energy chain systems for long travels.

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Everything compact in magazine format

The most important products, services and biggest success stories in the machine tool industry - all in the new magazine.

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Experience products virtually - on your own or with a guide

Trade show stand for the manufacturing industry

Did you miss the last trade show for machine tools? We have the solution. Visit our trade show stand for machine tools in Cologne online. Alternatively, you can arrange a virtual tour of the stand with us here.

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Guiding hoses in CNC machines

What challenges do you need to consider when choosing an e-chain with extender crossbars? Trima Triebeser Maschinenbau GmbH faced precisely this question. The machine manufacturer was looking for a safe guide for a 300mm suction hose on a woodworking machine. You can find the requirements for e-chains with extender crossbars in the manufacturing industry and information on the selected system here.

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Successfully in use

Energy chains and cables in top condition after nine years

More sustainability thanks to long-lasting components: the mechanical engineering company Kaspar Walter achieves this by using harnessed energy chains in its lathes and grinding machines. Despite continuous operation and aggressive environmental conditions, our e-chains and chainflex cables are in perfect condition even after nine years.

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Energy chains and abrasion monitoring in engine factory

As production downtimes are expensive, it is important for vehicle manufacturers and suppliers to be able to rely on dependable components. An Austrian engine manufacturer therefore uses our smart plastics. Sensors detect wear during operation and raise the alarm in good time as soon as a repair or replacement is required.

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White paper: The influence of vibration on machine tools

Vibration behaviour of energy chains
Vibrations in machine tool components can lead to the machines no longer working precisely, lowering the quality of the workpieces and increasing wear of machine components. Energy chains, the "umbilical cords" of modern machine tools, are a potential source of problems. To improve their smooth operation, innovative solutions are required ...

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Tested for real use in the test laboratory

All products are tested for wear and load-bearing capacity under real conditions in the igus test laboratory, the largest in the industry. This allows the service life of the products to be precisely determined.

igus also carries out customer tests upon request to check the use of the products under completely customised conditions.

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