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igus readychain light rack system slashes small machine assembly costs
Modular energy chain delivery system reduces assembly time by up to 80 percent
With a frame thickness of only 40 millimetres, the new igus readychain ‘light’ is only half the size of
its original readychain rack, and so ideal for smaller applications. Thanks to the modular system of
telescopic supports and braces, the igus readychain ‘light’ can be pre-assembled into an igus
energy chain harness, and delivered and fitted to the machine within days. This fast turnaround
enables machine and plant engineers to reduce their process costs by up to 80 percent in the
prototype phase, and up to 50 percent over the complete assembly process.
“Sub-assemblies are being increasingly used in engineering applications, giving many benefits in
terms of cost and logistics time,” explains Justin Leonard, Director. “This applies just as much to
pre-assembled, tailor-made energy chain systems: the faster the energy supply arrives for the
machine, the faster the machine can be finished, which is why igus readychains are being used in
more and more mechanical and plant construction applications.”
Thanks to the simple latching mechanisms, modifications to the rack can be carried out at any time
– without any welding or re-painting work being required. Another benefit of igus readychain racks
is their reusability; every igus readychain rack can be dismantled into its individual parts, and then
be quickly reassembled for another project.
The components of the new readychain rack ‘light’ include cross-pieces, T-pieces and telescopic
frames. Giving more flexibility to machine and plant engineers, the original large readychain rack
can be combined with the ‘light’ version by means of adapters. Regardless of their size, both racks
are constructed to millimetre precision even at the prototype phase, yet they can still be modified
later for series production. All components used in readychains undergo an extensive quality
control and functional tests.
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For more information about igus readychains, please call igus directly on 01604 677240 or visit the
website at: www.igus.co.uk/readychains
Image Captions
Image 1: Thanks to its telescopic modular supports and braces, which fit together perfectly, the
readychain rack ‘light’ can be adapted at any time.
Image 2: Simple and fast modular adjustment: Switch from the standard readychain rack to the
‘light’ version with the help of adapters.
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About igus:
Based in Northampton in the UK, and with global headquarters in Cologne, Germany, igus is the
largest producer of injection moulded polymer bearings and reinforced plastic cable carriers in the
world. Product lines include industry-leading e-chain cable carriers, chainflex continuous-flex
cables, iglidur plastic plain bearings, igubal spherical bearings, drylin linear bearings and guide
systems. The company has 26 subsidiaries across 31 countries and employs more than 2150
people worldwide.
With plastic bearing experience since 1964, cable carrier experience since 1971 and continuousflex cable since 1989, igus provides the right solution based on 100,000 products available from
stock with between 1,500 and 2,500 new products introduction each year
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