Igus, one of the leading manufacturers of energy chains, has announced the development of a new extender crossbar design for its E4Q modular energy chain series. The new design will allow for safe guidance of large hoses, with an adapter system that allows for easy adjustment to the hose diameter. The E4Q opening mechanism makes installation and filling of the energy supply easy, without the need for any tools.
The E4Q series, which was launched in 2019, has been widely used in applications ranging from machine tools to linear robots. It is particularly popular due to its modularity and offers a 40% reduction in assembly time and 10% weight savings compared to the standard E4.1 series. With the addition of the extender crossbars, users can now also guide large hoses in addition to cables.
The extender crossbars can be mounted on the energy chain with the adapter system and can accommodate hoses used in industries such as wood processing. The E4Q crossbars, which are available in 15 different widths, can be opened and closed without any tools, allowing for easy insertion of hoses and cables. The new design offers users a high level of variability when configuring their energy supply.
“We have developed two different widths and heights of the adapters,” said Phillip Hagedorn, Product Manager of e-chains at igus GmbH. “This gives the customer the option of adapting the extender crossbar to the hose diameter.” The use of the extender crossbars significantly increases the interior space of the energy chain, allowing for the safe guidance of hoses and other cables. Additionally, the energy chain can be easily divided with cable-friendly interior separation elements, allowing for easy cable and hose configuration.
The new E4Q e-chain with extender crossbars offers users a cost-effective solution, as a smaller energy chain with extended crossbars can be used in place of a larger chain, resulting in cost savings. The new design is expected to be particularly useful for industries such as wood processing, where large hoses are frequently used. To know more visit https://www.igus.eu/info/e4q-clamp
