Design World

  • Home
  • Technologies
    • 3D CAD
    • Electronics • electrical
    • Fastening & Joining
    • Factory automation
    • Linear Motion
    • Motion Control
    • Test & Measurement
    • Sensors
    • Fluid power
  • Learn
    • Ebooks / Tech Tips
    • Engineering Week
    • Future of Design Engineering
    • MC² Motion Control Classrooms
    • Podcasts
    • Videos
    • Webinars
  • LEAP AWARDS
  • Leadership
    • 2022 Voting
    • 2021 Winners
  • Design Guide Library
  • Resources
    • 3D Cad Models
      • PARTsolutions
      • TraceParts
    • Digital Issues
      • Design World
      • EE World
    • Women in Engineering
  • Supplier Listings

New igus E4.1R rol e-chain reduces noise, vibration and saves electricity

By Heather Hall | May 23, 2022

Share

igus, manufacturer of motion plastics and moving cable management systems, has introduced the E4.1R rol e-chain. The new rolling energy chain system dramatically reduces noise and vibration.

Integrated roller links have been added to the standard modular system of the E4.1 energy chain series. This makes it especially easy for users to change over from gliding to rolling energy chain systems. The rollers in the E4.1R reduce drive power by up to 37%, minimizing energy requirements.

The E4.1R is available with 56 mm and 80 mm inner height. Add several widths and radii, and you have a total of over 900 variants for individual applications. The roller chain links are also fully compatible with the entire E4.1 series modular system, so indoor linear robots in the machine tool industry can still be retrofitted.

Reduce electricity costs in times of sharply rising energy prices

Wholesale electricity prices are skyrocketing, and for many industrial companies, the cost of electricity poses a significant challenge in staying competitive. And saving electricity is critical. This applies to entire production lines, individual machines or components such as energy chains that carry cables and hoses for energy, data and hydraulics in industrial systems.

As a rule, the upper run of an e-chain system slides on the lower run. Usually, this is not a problem over short distances in terms of energy because the igus high-performance plastics enable low-friction operation. However, with longer travel distances of several hundred meters and high loads of up to 100 kg/m, the coefficients of friction increase and thus also the energy consumption.

E4.1R: Rolling instead of gliding saves energy

For 20 years, igus has been offering energy chains for long distances, in which the upper run rolls over the lower run, reducing friction and wear.

“Due to rising prices and energy costs, many industrial companies have become interested in cost-saving measures. They ask themselves how operating costs can be cut with the components in use, such as energy chains – especially on long travels with high additional loads,” said Jörg Ottersbach, head of the e-chains Business Unit at igus. “Our answer is that we also offer a version of our E4.1, the E4.1R, with integrated rollers. This series is one of our best-selling energy chains and a universal solution for 90% of gliding applications.”

For more information, visit  igus.com/info/cable-carriers

You may also like:


  • The additive technology link with digital twins

  • The electrical connection specialists take steps to become a system…

  • SPEE3D showcases first cold spray metal 3d printed wheel at…

  • How can a machine recognize hand gestures?

  • Desktop Metal will show an historic collection of 300+ 3D…

  • An important recognition for additive manufacturing

Filed Under: Belts + chains
Tagged With: igus, igusinc, igus inc.
 

Related Articles Read More >

PM6021-1
igus introduces self-lubricating toothed belt axis
Gates expands thermoplastic polyurethane line-up with best-in-class parabolic pitch belts
New flour power belts for milling machines 
Wafer-handling machine maximizes performance with specially clamping belt-pulley and bushing assembly

DESIGN GUIDE LIBRARY

“motion

Enews Sign Up

Motion Control Classroom

Design World Digital Edition

cover

Browse the most current issue of Design World and back issues in an easy to use high quality format. Clip, share and download with the leading design engineering magazine today.

EDABoard the Forum for Electronics

Top global problem solving EE forum covering Microcontrollers, DSP, Networking, Analog and Digital Design, RF, Power Electronics, PCB Routing and much more

EDABoard: Forum for electronics

Sponsored Content

  • Renishaw next-generation FORTiS™ enclosed linear encoders offer enhanced metrology and reliability for machine tools
  • WAGO’s smartDESIGNER Online Provides Seamless Progression for Projects
  • Epoxy Certified for UL 1203 Standard
  • The Importance of Industrial Cable Resistance to Chemicals and Oils
  • Optimize, streamline and increase production capacity with pallet-handling conveyor systems
  • Global supply needs drive increased manufacturing footprint development

Design World Podcasts

June 12, 2022
How to avoid over engineering a part
See More >
Engineering Exchange

The Engineering Exchange is a global educational networking community for engineers.

Connect, share, and learn today »

Design World
  • Advertising
  • About us
  • Contact
  • Manage your Design World Subscription
  • Subscribe
  • Design World Digital Network
  • Engineering White Papers
  • LEAP AWARDS

Copyright © 2022 WTWH Media LLC. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of WTWH Media
Privacy Policy | Advertising | About Us

Search Design World

  • Home
  • Technologies
    • 3D CAD
    • Electronics • electrical
    • Fastening & Joining
    • Factory automation
    • Linear Motion
    • Motion Control
    • Test & Measurement
    • Sensors
    • Fluid power
  • Learn
    • Ebooks / Tech Tips
    • Engineering Week
    • Future of Design Engineering
    • MC² Motion Control Classrooms
    • Podcasts
    • Videos
    • Webinars
  • LEAP AWARDS
  • Leadership
    • 2022 Voting
    • 2021 Winners
  • Design Guide Library
  • Resources
    • 3D Cad Models
      • PARTsolutions
      • TraceParts
    • Digital Issues
      • Design World
      • EE World
    • Women in Engineering
  • Supplier Listings