indoor...
...igus solutions for indoor cranes...
®
...cranes
... Energy Chain Systems ... ReadyChain ... Chainflex
®
®
®
... iglide ... igubal ... DryLin ... Plastics for longer lifeECS-B61
®
®
®
®
Content...save
igus products for safe power and data transmission at low
cost for indoor cranes
®
For trolley systems:
Energy Chain Systems® E2/000 and E4-1
u page 4
For crane travel:
Heavy Duty Energy Chains® u page 6
Safe guidance:
Guide troughs
u page 10
Push-pull Force
detection system
u page 8
For long travels:
System P4
u page 7
Pre-harnessed igus®
Energy Chain Systems®
u page 14
For unsupported
lengths up to 164 ft:
Guidelok
u page 9
$
2
For almost every indoor
application: Energy Chains®
u page 4
Fail-safe Chainflex® cables
u page 12
Same day shipping
In stock products ship within 24 hours.
Special shipping available upon request
Call
Phone: 800-521-2747
Fax: 401-438-7270
No minimum order
No surcharges for small quantities or packaging. No
cutting fees for cable.
Shop Online
Visit www.igus.com to see our entire product range.
Order 24 hours a day.
With warranty
Beyond the legal warranty, we also vouch for wear and
tear. Together with you, we define your application’s
parameters. Warranty certificate available.
Questions?
For questions and more information call us or use our
online product finders at www.igus.com.
Ordering times
Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm. EST
Online 24 hours a day
space & costs
Energy Chains vs. Festoon or Bus Bar systems
▼
®
Without Energy Chain System®
With space saving Energy Chain System®
l Space saving construction
l A loop station is not necessary, the trolley is able to
run the full beam length
l No hanging cable loops
l Energy Chain Systems® reduces cable lengths by
more than 50% (center feeding)
l Energy Chain Systems® protect the cables from
any external mechanical stress, i.e. uncontrolled
whipping, swinging, etc.
l Easy and quick to assemble
l Short cable length, especially for Bus and fiber
optics systems
No hanging cable loops
l All types of media can be guided (power cables,
control cables, hydraulics, pneumatics, etc.)
l Low maintenance necessity will reduce crane
downtimes
l Quick and easy installation of additional cables
l Energy Chain Systems® have been tested to perform
at trolley speeds up to 32.8 ft/s
l Energy Chain Systems® make travels up to 2,642 ft.
possible
l Synchronous run of trolley and Energy Chain
System®
In safe position on the crane beam
The crane’s beam end is also the end of
the Energy Chain®
3
Trolley travel
Energy Chain System E2/000
®
Fast opening from
both sides
l Can be opened from either the inner or outer radius
l Available in .83” - 1.77” inner height
l For high speeds and medium weights
l Energy Tube version also available from stock
Detailed Information and video: www.igus.com/E2000
Applications: Material handling, construction machinery,
woodworking machines
E2/000 in trolley travel
4
E-Z Chain® for simple applications:
Easy to assemble
l Quick to fill – just press in cables
l Small sizes from .20” inner height
l For small spaces
if-Design Award
Saves time and money: www.igus.com/E-Zchain
Energy Chain System E4-1
®
2
3
4
1
1. Low noise through integrated brake
2. Large unsupported lengths due to the optimized stop-dogs
3. High rigidity and carrying capacity for shear forces due to tongue
and groove design
4. Cable-friendly rounded crossbars
Inner heights from .83” to 13.78”
3 versions available: crossbars every link, crossbars every other link, and
as a fully enclosed Energy Tube
Energy Chain® series E4-1 with extension links
For unsupported length up to 22.97 ft. travel - option XXL
XXL-material: Allows for up to 25% more unsupported span and for up to 22.97 ft. of unsupported
travel without trough and support.
5
Crane travel
Heavy Duty Energy Chains
®
Crossbars are removable along both radii,
saves time installing and dismantling
Expanded gliding surface, expanded stopdog surface and bigger pin/bore surface
compared to classic E4/4 series
Available with hinged, snap-open removable
lids along outer radius of Energy Tube; closed
and open designs can be combined
Highly secure double lock
Cable friendly, wide rounded
crossbars
The Heavy Duty Energy Chains® were
developed to help accommodate:
l High cable loads
l High speeds
l Long travel lengths
The improved E4/4 Heavy Duty takes cable
carrier stability to new levels.
Strength and cycle life are improved by
significantly increased gliding and load
bearing surfaces.
E4/4 Heavy Duty takes higher push/pull
forces at the same inner dimensions as
regular E4/4 series.
Available for the HD series:
l Roller glide for the reduction of tensile and
shear forces
l Extension link for large widths and for
raising load capacity
l Separators for interior separation in the
cable layout
l Mounting brackets for the fastening of the chain at fixed and moving ends
Lateral glide surfaces for
side-mounted operation
High torsion stability
5050HD
x
Y
4040HD
5050 HD to classic 5050:
Y: +120%, X: +.29”
4040 HD to classic 4040:
Y: +140%, X: +.3”
6
Heavy Duty Energy Chain® in indoor crane in steel
plant
Typical crane applications:
STS, Goliath Cranes, indoor cranes, bulk
handling cranes, mining cranes, etc.
System P4
System P4 is the perfect solution to supply energy and data over long
traveks in big plants and in indoor cranes.
● Tribo-optimized wear resistant roller material
● Large rolling and gliding surfaces
Applications: Forming and punching machines, transport
For long crane travel:
igus® Energy Chain System® P4
1. Four different inner heights: 1.26”, 1.65”, 2.20” and 3.15” available
2.Low maintenance Rol E-Chain System® from tribo-optimized
plastic rollers
3. Comb-style AUTO-GLIDE cross bars
1
3
4. Same pitch for roller and chain links
2
5
5. Exceptionally quiet due to special roller and
link design
6. Offset motion of upper and lower run
7. Robust steel mounting brackets available
8. Special P4 guide trough system available
6
4
6
7
8
7
Special solution
Protection: Push-Pull Force Detection System in two versions
Benefits:
l Prevents down time
l Prevents damage to equipment
l Saves money
l Improves operational safety through preventative maintenance and fine tuning of the system
Full PPDS System:
l Data input
Nominal/actual comparison of force value at the tow arm, measured 4 times per second, relative to the position of the Energy Chain System®.
l Data exchange options
Malfunction alerts as defined – through SMS, e-mail, fax.
Remote data exchange, online or through e-mail.
l Data log
System data logout, retrospectively for up to 3 months, with a 128 MB memory chip. Alternatively, incident-driven logout through modem memory.
Easy PPDS System:
l Low cost solution
l Data input
Push-Pull forces with freely selectable parameters.
Measurement of the real force on moving end.
l Data exchange
Emergency shut-down of the system in case of overstepping of optional limit values.
l Data log
Data log for up to 40,000 entries.
Easy PPDS exhibtion principle model. In reality integrated
in the floating moving arm
Push-Pull-force
monitoring with the
igus® PPDS system
Micro Flizz - Long travels with the smallest Energy Chains
®
®
Complete system for the control panel
l Compact, cost-saving complete system for safe
guidance of energy, data and air
l Maintenance-free alternative for power bar
l Control through stationary switch cabinet possible
l Low noise
l Acceleration up to 164 ft/s² and operating speed up to 19.7 ft/s
l Quick installation through pre-assembled system
in modular design
l Low space requirement
l Smooth-running through ball-bearing mounted carriage
8
if-Design Award
ns for cranes
For unsupported lengths: Horizontal Guidelok up to 164 ft.
Especially for long travels on indoor applications, igus®
Guidelok is a cost-effective solution.
1. Debris and dirt cannot get lodged between upper and lower
run. Ideal for dusty environments
2. Modular system with few parts (also possible without side-
ways trough)
3. Increase of self-supporting length of Energy Chains®
4. Save energy with smaller Energy Chains® and self-supporting
rollers
l Smaller Energy Chains® for any given self supporting length
l Lower cost than most steel chains or sophisticated gliding
systems
l Open guide trough design, chips can fall through
1
2
4
3
How it works
The Energy Chain® is guided in the trough ...which snaps back out again after the
channel, pushing back the spring loaded Energy Chain® radius has passed.
roller support with its radius.
...the upper run then gets to lay on the
roller support.
Circular movements and RBR applications
RBR applications with a reverse bending radius have become an
industry standard. igus® supports this standard for cranes with RBR
Energy Chains®.
l For twisting crane applications
l Customized metal guide troughs and plates available
l Large range of accessories available
For circular movements: Energy Chains® with RBR
9
Guide troughs
Steel guide troughs
Guide troughs are used in long travels according to chain
type from 16.4 to 39.4 ft. They support the smooth, lowfriction operation of the igus® Energy Chain® and Energy
Tubes. The infeed point is at the center of the travel,
and the Energy Chain® glides by itself on one half of
the travel. For the other half, we recommend glide bars
mounted in the trough, on which the Energy Chain®
glides. igus® guide troughs have glide bars made of
extremely abrasion-resistant plastic igulen (exception
RS - gliding partner steel).
Steel guide trough - very stable and rugged for
heavy duty applications
If the igus® installation sets are used, the guide troughs
are particularly easy to assemble. All the steel guide
troughs are constructed according to the same basic
principle. All sizes use a common profile rail on which
the guide parts are assembled. The assembly brackets
used vary in height only.
l Easy assembly with installation set
l Big range, two piece design, adjustable to
Energy Chain® width
l Available in galvanized steel and stainless steel
l Glide bar made of PE
10
Long travel with igus® steel guide troughs and a harnessed
Energy Chain® in a crane application
Even in dusty environments: Energy Chain® trough in slack
yard crane
Snap-in trough system SP - simple and cost-effective
Economically priced, simple guide options
igus® snap-in trough systems are simple and favorably
priced options to safely guide Energy Chains®.
Recommended for less demanding applications and
applications with travel speeds below 6.56 ft/s, as well
as travel distances below 164 ft. The crucial advantage
of the igus® insert trough is the low price and the very
simple and fast installation.
l Smaller than conventional troughs
l Easy and fast assembly
l No sharp metal edges in the internal area because
of covered connectors
l Low price and easy to assemble
igus® Energy Chain® with trough system
Rol E-Chain® 5050HD in super aluminum guide trough needs
75% less drive force.
11
Chainflex high
®
Tested and proven:
Fail-safe Chainflex cables with igus guarantee
®
CFCRANE - Chainflex® Power cable
®
Competitor: corkscrews after 145,000 cycles
IGUS® CHAINFLEX® CFCRANE
For maximum voltages and outputs, igupren-outer jacket, oil-resistant, flame-retardant, minimum bending radius: 10 x d
CF330-D - Chainflex® Power cable
IGUS® CHAINFLEX® CF330.D
For the high mechanical requirements of crane and general plant construction, TPE-outer jacket, PVC-free/halogen-free,
oil-resistant, bio-oil-resistant, minimum bending radius: 7.5 x d
CF30 - Chainflex® Power cable
IGUS® CHAINFLEX® CF30
For the high mechanical requirements of crane and general plant construction, PVC-outer jacket, oil-resistant, flameretardant, minimum bending radius: 7.5 x d
CF300-UL-D - Chainflex® Power cable
IGUS® CHAINFLEX® CF300.UL.D
For maximum load requirements, TPE-outer jacket, oil-resistant, bio-oil-resistant, flame-retardant, UV-resistant, minimum
bending radius: 7.5 x d
CF35-UL - Chainflex® Power cable
IGUS® CHAINFLEX® CF35.UL
For maximum load requirements, TPE-outer jacket, shielded, oil-resistant, bio-oil-resistant, flame-retardant, UV-resistant,
minimum bending radius: 7.5 x d
igus® Chainflex® cables
are optimized for dynamic applications. The materials were
developed for best service life in single or system use. The special
Chainflex® design prevents corkscrew and cable breakages.
Find over 950 Chainflex® cables and detailed information:
www.chainflex.com
12
Large igus® cable stock with chain-fit Chainflex® cables
h-flex cables
igus® CF27: even after 5 million cycles: no wear!
CF9.UL - Chainflex® Control cable
IGUS® CHAINFLEX® CF9.UL
For maximum load requirements, TPE-outer jacket, oil-resistant, bio-oil-resistant, PVC-free/halogen-free, low-temperature
flexible, minimum bending radius: 5 x d
CF211 - Chainflex® data cable
IGUS® CHAINFLEX® CF211
For high load requirements, PVC-outer jacket, shielded, stranded in pairs, oil-resistant, flame-retardant, minimum bending
radius: 10 x d
CFBUS - Chainflex® Bus cable
IGUS® CHAINFLEX® CFBUS
For maximum load requirements, TPE-outer jacket, shielded, oil-resistant, bio-oil-resistant, flame-retardant, minimum bending
radius: 10-12.5 x d
CF14 CAT5 - Chainflex® Bus cable
IGUS® CHAINFLEX® CF14 CAT5
Ethernet special cable for maximum load requirements, TPE-outer jacket, oil-resistant, bio-oil-resistant, PVC-free/halogenfree, UV-resistant, minimum bending radius: 12.5 x d
CFLG-G - Chainflex® FOC cable
IGUS® CHAINFLEX® CFLG-G
Gradient glass-fiber cable for maximum load requirements, TPE-outer jacket, halogen-free, low-temperature-flexible up to
-40°F, minimum bending radius: 15 x d
ReadyChain® with Chainflex®
in two girder cranes
Pre-harnessed systems
from igus® – ready to install
Perfect for outdoor
applications
Abrasion-free due to
special materials
13
ReadyChain
®
igus pre-harnessed Energy Chain Systems
®
Precise and quick harnessing in our
ReadyChain® factory
®
ReadyChains® – Energy Chains®, cables, accessories and metal components
from igus® – with system guarantee
The advantages of plug and play Energy Chain Systems® from igus®:
l Increase cash-flow
l Cover fluctuations
l Reduce waste
l Minimize downtime
l Reduce or purchase orders by about 75%
l Zero stock
l High quality at low cost
l All systems are checked in our test center
l More than 3,000 electrical components from stock
l Delivery with individual plates and mounting parts
l igus® is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2008
l ReadyChain® factory with more than 80 experts
l Over 800 systems leave the 10 ReadyChain®
factories worldwide every week
l Experience since 1993
l Worldwide service in more than 50 countries
Detailed Information:
www.ReadyChain.com
Installation of an igus® ReadyChain®
Serial production
14
Bearings
igus maintenance and lubricant-free polymer bearings
®
iglide® bearings – Lifetime predictable
Every designer’s dream: A predictable lifetime plain bearing
without lubrication at low cost. Each material has its own
features. All iglide® bearings are:
l Maintenance-and lubrication free
l Corrosion and dirt-resistant
l Vibration dampening
l Very low tendency to creep
Detailed Information: www.igus.com/iglide
NEW!: Other iglide® materials to improve reliability and reduce
costs
igubal®: spherical self-aligning plastic bearings
igubal® puts a complete system of self-aligning bearings at
the developer’s fingertips. Self-aligning bearings are easy
to fit, adapt to all angular deviations, and replace special
housings in many cases.
l Exceptionally cost-effective
l Maintenance-free, Lubrication-free
l Resistant to dust and dirt
l Corrosion-free, usable in liquid media
Detailed information: www.igus.com/igubal
DryLin® - gliding instead of rolling!
DryLin® is a product range of maintenance-free and lubricantfree linear bearings in four different main categories. Besides
freedom from maintenance, main features include resistance
to dirt, water, chemicals, heat or impacts.
l Maintenance-free
l Dry-running
l Weight reduction
l For short-stroke applications
l Self-lubricating
Detailed information: www.igus.com/drylin
igubal® rod end and spherical bearings are available in
many different types, e.g. with many spherical ball material
to choose from.
DryLin® W Linear Guides with manual adjustable clearance,
“Turn-To-Fit”: www.igus.com/drylinw
15
North American Locations
BRITISH
COLUMBIA
ALBERTA
MANITOBA
QUEBEC
SASKATCHEWAN
ONTARIO
WA
ND
MT
ë
MN
OR
é
SD
WY
IA
NE
NV
IL
UT
KS
CO
CA
OK
NM
NH
MA
CT RI
PA
IN
MO
MD
OH
WV
NC
SC
AR
AL
GA
LA
ó
NJ
DE
VA
KY
MS
TX
NY
MI
TN
AZ
VT
ë
Lake
Huron
MI
WI
ID
ME
Lake
Superior

igus USA Headquarters
FL
East Providence, RI
PHONE:
(800) 521-2747
(401) 438-2200
FAX:
(401) 438-7270
MEXICO
igus® Direct Sales
Manufacturers Representatives
ë


igus® CANADA
igus® WISCONSIN
Blainville, QC
PHONE:
(514) 713-2505
FAX:
(905) 760-8688
Concord, ONT
PHONE:
(800) 965-2496
(905) 760-8448
FAX:
(905) 760-8688
London, ONT
PHONE:
(226) 926-0477
16
Sussex, WI
PHONE:
(888) 803-7235
(262) 246-0682
FAX:
(262) 246-0689

igus® MEXICO
Toluca, MX
PHONE:
(728) 284-3185
FAX:
(728) 284-3187
Nuevo Leon, MX
PHONE/FAX: (818) 105-4276

igus® OREGON
Portland, OR
PHONE:
(888) 803-7237
(503) 282-1952
FAX:
(503) 282-5976
Visit www.igus.com for a complete list
of our regional offices.