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Contents7000° rotations➤ Triflex® R, multi-axis cable carriers, page 12➤ Twisterband, rotating cable carriers, page 14

Oil resistant➤ Chainflex®

continuous-flexcables,page 15

Reduce processed costs➤ ReadyCable® harnessed cables, page 16➤ ReadyChain® harnessed cable carriers, page 17

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How igus® products can improve your machine tools

Lubrication-free➤ DryLin® linear guides, page 18➤ iglide® PRT slewing rings, page 19➤ DryLin® W linear guides, page 20➤ iglide® plain bearings, page 21➤ igubal® spherical bearings, page 21

Chip resistant up to1,562°F➤ RX Energy Tubes, page 4➤ Guidelok, upper run guidance,

page 6➤ Energy Tubes, page 10

Save assembly time➤ E4-1 Energy Chain® cable

carriers, page 8

Easy open lids on the outer radius with lockingmechanism

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Chip protection

Full chip protection withoutundercuts, projecting edgesor gaps

Round contour ensures alldebris falls off

Fully enclosed pin/bore connectionand stop dogs

Fastened with flange mountingbrackets (strain relief optional)

Large interior cross section with2.87 in. (73 mm) max. inner height

Interior separators and shelves to organizecables

Mounting bracket with optional strainrelief

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HT material (optional): resistant to hotchips up to 1,562°F

1,562°F

Special designOur most chip-repellent carrier to dateChips and dirt can significantly affect the service life of cables and hoses. The RXEnergy Tube is an enclosed plastic cable carrier that is extremely easy to open.The Energy Tube repels chips, is almost air-tight, and can be opened easily at anypoint.

• Complete chip protection• Smooth rounded contour prevents chip accumulation• Large interior cross-section with 2.87” (73 mm) maximum inner height• Covered pin/bore connection and stop dogs• Reverse bending radius (RBR) is a standard option

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RX40 underwater It takes more than 30 seconds for the RX40Energy Tube to fill up with water

Chip protection Only 0.2 g of chips were found inside the RXEnergy Tube after 80,000 cycles

Special HT material protects up to 1,562°F

Open trough design for safe guidance sochips can fall through

An RX Energy Tube is used in a CNCprecision turning-and-milling center

RX40

Modular system with minimal parts (alsoavailable without lower trough)

Upper run guide makes long, self-supporting lengthspossible in chip areas

For long travels on machine tools, metallic chips are aproblem if the Energy Chain® glides on itself. igus® Guidelokis a cost-effective solution.

Lower push/pull forces needed thanksto the smaller, self-supporting EnergyChain®. Rollers deliver greater energyefficiency

Chips will not get stuck between theupper and lower runs

Long, self-supporting lengths are possible

Video: www.igus.com/guidelok-video

Chip protection

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As the Energy Chain® is guidedthrough the trough channel, itpushes back the spring-loadedroller support,

Guidelok slimline “F” vertical guidance up to 22.9ft/s and 32.8 ft/s2 which snaps back out again after

the Energy Chain® radius haspassed,

allowing the upper run to rest on theroller support.

Design principleGuidelok

total length

field length = 6.56 ft. (2 m)

The Guidelok design allows supportrollers to be used in the space wherethe radius of the chain needs topass.

unsupported travels up to 164 ft. (50 m) possible

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System E4-1: One Energy Chain® for virtually any application

System E4-1The E4-1 system combines all the benefits of itsthree predecessors in the E4 range. E4-1 cablecarriers offer greater stability with the same or smallerdimensions while almost all the accessories andmounting brackets are the same. With igus® E4-1cable carriers, the service life of your application canbe increased and costs significantly reduced.

• Rugged, low noise and modular• High load capacity, thanks to the special tongue-

and-groove design• Ideal for side-mounted applications• Large unsupported lengths possible• Noise dampening pads available as additional

noise-reducing option• Outer and inner links can be opened for fast

assembly

Crossbars every link for particularly demanding applications

Series Inner height Inner width Outer width Outer height Bending radius hi Bi Ba ha R

in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm)

E4-21 .82 (21) 1.18-4.72 (30-120) 1.73-5.28 (44-134) 1.10 (28) 1.50-7.87 (38-200)

E4-28 1.10 (28) 1.57-11.81 (40-300) 2.36-12.60 (60-320) 1.65 (42) 2.16-9.84 (55-250)

E4-32 1.26 (32) 1.97-15.75 (50-400) 2.87-16.65 (73-423) 2.13 (54) 2.48-11.81 (63-300)

E4-42 1.65 (42) 1.97-15.75 (50-400) 2.99-16.77 (76-426) 2.52 (64) 2.95-13.78 (75-350)

E4-56 2.20 (56) 1.97-23.62 (50-600) 3.31-24.96 (84-634) 3.31 (84) 5.31-19.69 (135-500)

E4-80 3.15 (80) 1.97-23.62 (50-600) 3.94-25.59 (100-650) 4.25 (108) 5.91-39.37 (150-1000)

Crossbars every 2nd link for almost all applications

Series Inner height Inner width Outer width Outer height Bending radius hi Bi Ba ha R

in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm)

H4-32 1.26 (32) 1.97-15.75 (50-400) 2.87-16.65 (73-423) 2.13 (54) 2.48-11.81 (63-300)

H4-42 1.65 (42) 1.97-15.75 (50-400) 2.99-16.77 (76-426) 2.52 (64) 2.95-13.78 (75-350)

H4-56 2.20 (56) 1.97-23.62 (50-600) 3.31-24.96 (84-634) 3.31 (84) 5.31-19.69 (135-500)

H4-80 3.15 (80) 1.97-23.62 (50-600) 3.94-25.59 (100-650) 4.25 (108) 5.91-39.37 (150-1000)

Energy Tubes fully enclosed, for complete cable protection

Series Inner height Inner width Outer width Outer height Bending radius hi Bi Ba ha R

in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm)

R4-28 1.10 (28) 1.97-11.81 (50-300) 2.76-12.60 (70-320) 1.65 (42) 2.95-9.84 (75-250)

R4-32 1.26 (32) 1.97-11.81 (50-300) 2.87-12.72 (73-323) 2.13 (54) 4.92-11.81 (125-300)

R4-42 1.65 (42) 1.97-11.81 (50-300) 2.99-12.83 (76-326) 2.52 (64) 4.92-13.78 (125-350)

R4-56 2.20 (56) 2.95-18.19 (75-462) 4.29-19.57 (109-497) 3.31 (84) 5.91-19.69 (150-500)

R4-80 3.15 (80) 7.87-15.75 (200-400) 9.84-15.75 (250-450) 4.25 (108) 7.87-39.37 (200-1000)

Interior separations

Mounting brackets

Chainfix and strain relief

Guide troughs

UniversalComponents & accessories

Interior Separations• Standard separator, wide foot• Separator for QuickLock crossbar• Separator, narrow foot• Asymmetrical separator• Notch separator for the new notch crossbar• Full-width shelf, lockable

Mounting Brackets• KMA with attachment capability on all sides• Mounting brackets with strain relief• Mounting brackets with profile rail• KMA, pivoting• KMA, locking• Steel mounting bracket

Chainfix® and Strain Relief• Improved housing foot clamp for easy fit into profile rail• Integration with igus® KMA mounting brackets possible• Clip-on tiewrap plates for opening crossbars• Tiewrap plates with clip-on connection for the profile rail• Chainfix clip – Modular snap-on for the profile rail• Chainfix Nugget

Guide Troughs• Aluminum “Super Trough” – Basic• Aluminum “Super Trough” – Heavy-Duty• Fixed end module, aluminum “Super Trough”• Steel guide troughs• Fixed end module, steel guide trough• For support of the lower run – Support Tray tool kit

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Chip protection

Application 4 years on: Energy Tubes offer superior protection in harsh, contaminatedenvironments. The double stop-dog design delivers a longer service life.

E4 Series: Fully enclosed Energy Tubes for long travels and harsh environments

E2 Series R100, Series R and E4 Energy TubesSince igus® introduced the first openable Energy Tubes in the mid-1980s, many additions and improvements have been introducedinto the product line. igus® Energy Tubes work in hot chip areas, in areas subject to dirt and dust generated by woodworking, steelmills, pulp and paper mills, textile machinery, agricultural applications, coal plants and many other hostile environments.

• Energy Tubes made from igumid HT material: repels hot chips up to 1,562°F • Hinged, snap-open, removable lids along the inner and outer radius• Reduced assembly times

Energy tubes: protection from dirt and debris

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E2 Energy Tube R: Single lids, smaller pitch for an evensmoother operation, inner heights from .98” to 1.77”

E4 Energy Tube: Fully enclosed Energy Tubes, inner heightsfrom 1.10” to 4.25”

E2 Energy Tube R100: Cost-effective, fully enclosed EnergyTube, inner heights from .82” to 1.97” (20.8 to 50 mm)

High temperature Energy Tube guidesand protects cables in a hot chip area

Application examples

Chip-repellent series R188 in a side-mounted application

An Energy Tube at work on amachine tool

Tubes

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Triflex® R multi-axis cable carriers

Three options: TRC, TRE (easy to fill)and TRL (light version)

Triflex® R light:iF-Design award 2007

Multi-axis three-dimensional cable carriersfor robot applications

Triflex® R was specially developed for 6-axis robotic systems in harshindustrial environments. Triflex® R moves multi-dimensionally throughall axes and can twist up to 380° per yard, enabling easy movementthrough complex configurations.

Features include:• Multi-dimensional movement• High tensile strength thanks to ball-and-socket joint• Easy assembly, installation and maintenance • Small bending radii• Optional fiber rod for spring loading

The Triflex® R product family now comprises more than 100components meeting application requirements ranging from smallpalletizing robots to large welding robots.

Typical industries and applications• Robotics/automation• Machine tools• Handling machines - 6-axis• Packaging machines• General mechanical engineering, etc.

Triflex R®

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Triflex® R in the working chamberof a machine tool

Triflex® R on a lathe spindle

Triflex® RS with additional mountingoption for terminal boxes

Multi-axisApplication examples

RS AssemblyTriflex® RS is a very compact universal assembly that is mounted to installation pointson a robot. Thanks to the low profile and the Triflex® R guide parallel to the robotic arm,applications with extremely limited installation space are possible.

Triflex® RS has an integrated spring mechanism, which allows energy supply to therobot head without stressing the cables. The Triflex® RS offers all the advantages ofTriflex® R accessories, such as the FlexBar, universal assembly kit and fiber-rod module,all in one system. All the features of Triflex® R cable carriers are also included in theuniversal Triflex® RS module.

• One package for all applications, ready to install• Integrated fiber rods to retrack cables• First choice for robotic applications with limited installation space• Saves space with it slow profile and close routing on the robot arm• Excellent service life• Universal applications

3D + torsionMovement range: 11.81” - 27.56” (300 - 700 mm)(according to size)

Mounting brackets for safe fastening

Glide lead-through for close and parallel guidance on the robotic arm

Limit stop dog for defined movements

Integrated spring prevents loop formations

Single module, space saving and quick to mount on a robot

Safe cable guidance in thesmallest of spaces

New! igus® E-Spool - The alternative to cable drums

TwisterbandTwisterband: Compact, modular, cost-effective

Rotary movements in minimal space –8 times around its own axisWith compact igus® Twisterband, complex and expensive rotarysolutions are no longer necessary. Twisterband offers with low wearand low maintenance for confined spaces.

• 4 sizes available• Rotary movements possible up to 3000° when installed vertically

and more than 7000° when installed horizontally• Rotary speeds up to 360°/s possible• Compact, modular and lightweight• Ribbons can be shortened easily

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igus® Chainflex® cables for machine toolsChainflex®

CF5 & CF6 - PVC control cables

CF5 and CF6 PVC control cable for high load requirements, PVC outer jacket, resistant to oil, flame retardant

IGUS CHAINFLEX CF5

IGUS CHAINFLEX CF6

CF112 & CF113 - PUR data cables

CF112 & CF113 PUR-data cable for high load requirements, PUR outer jacket, twisted pair, resistant to oil and cooling agents,abrasion resistant, free of PVC and halogen, flame retardant

IGUS CHAINFLEX CF270.UL.D

CF270-UL-D - PUR servo cable

CF270-UL-D PUR servo cable for medium load requirements, PUR outer jacket, shielded, resistant to oil and cooling agents,abrasion resistant, flame retardant, free of PVC and halogen

IGUS CHAINFLEX CFBUS

CF BUS - TPE bus cable

CF BUS TPE bus cable for maximum loads requirements, TPE outer jacket, shielded, (bio-)/oil resistant, flame retardant

CF300 and CF310 motor cable for maximum load requirements, TPE outer jacket, shielded, (bio-)/oil resistant, flame retardant,UL-approval

IGUS CHAINFLEX CF300

IGUS CHAINFLEX CF310

CF300 & CF310 - TPE motor cable

IGUS CHAINFLEX CF113

IGUS CHAINFLEX CF112

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ReadyCable®: Harnessed drive technology

ReadyCable®

igus® offers more than 818 harnessed cables for drive systems according to AllenBradley, Danaher Motion, Fanuc, Heidenhain, Lenze, Rexroth and Siemens.

• Servo, power and signal/encoder cables• No cutting charges, no minimum order quantity, no packaging costs• Cable length according to your requirements• Smallest bending radius from 7.5 x d• Reduce storage costs and increase cash flow

Harnessed cables meetthe specifications of thefollowing manufacturers...

Siemens

Allen Bradley

Lenze

Rexroth

Fanuc

Heidenhain

Danaher Motion

...and many others uponrequest!

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Obtain a quote for your application within 24hours (Monday - Friday)

Visit www.igus.com/chainflex-quickspec

Let igus® do the work for you!

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Fully harnessed systems: Reduce your inventory andprocurement costs, and improve your delivery lead times tocustomers www.igus.com/readychain

ReadyChain®

ReadyChain® specialists take care of yourproject

Completely harnessed Energy ChainSystems® - delivered ready to install

Mass production

700 systems per week produced in 10 ReadyChain®

factories worldwide

Ask for fully harnessed igus® ReadyChains® to increase your cash-flowimmediately.• Increase production throughput• Improve delivery lead times to customers• Reduce inventory and procurement costs• Enjoy the benefits of a complete system guarantee• Use your manufacturing floor space more efficiently• Improve your speed to market High voltage testing ensures quality

DryLin SlidesDryLin® linear slide tables are the latest evolution of over 40-years of testing anddeveloping of plastic bearing materials. After noticing that many of our customers werefabricating their own linear systems with belts or lead screws using parts from multiplesuppliers, we designed our own.

• Save on engineering costs• Eliminate catalog or internet

research time• Eliminate assembly drawings

or work instructions• Eliminate checking

specifications for lead screws,shafting, blocks, acme nutsand bearings

• Eliminate waiting forquotes/samples/phone callsfrom multiple suppliers

• Eliminate designing your ownparts

• Spend more time on otheraspects of your design project

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Size adjustment in bag forming,filling and sealing machine withDryLin® SET

Leadscrew table used for fineadjustment on aluminum cut-offsaw

Positioned milling heads withDryLin® HTS

Reduce engineering/manufacturing time and costs

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HTS(C): Our most flexible system, avail-able in a variety of materials and configu-rations• Hi helix available for high rpm• All stainless hygienic version available• Hi-temp to 356°F available

SLW/SAW: Great blend of performanceand value• Hi helix available for high rpm• Ball bearing (axial) version available

for high rpm• All stainless version available

(SLW-1040 only)

HTSP: All-plastic table with aluminum orstainless shafting for low cost andcorrosion resistance

SET Easy Tube: Simple design for low-cost positioning

iglide PRTReady to install, lubrication-free and economical

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Circular movement with iglide® PRTand reverse bending radius (RBR)

iglide® PRT in a semi-conductorhandling-and-transport system

iglide® PRT in a semi-conductorhandling-and-transport system

iglide® PRT slewing ringsiglide® PRT is an economical, maintenance-freeslewing ring table with tribo-optimized iglide® polymersliding parts. • Ready to install• Robust, corrosion-resistant bearing for high loads• For extreme torques• Maintenance and lubrication-free• For low to medium gliding speeds

iglide® PRT geared slewing ringsGeared PRT's are now the standard for driving a PRTby belt, rack, or pinion gear. There are 4 different gearoptions offered in hard anodized aluminum.• Maintenance- and lubrication-free• Ready to fit• Robust and corrosion-resistant

iglide® PRT slewing rings,FDA compliant• For use in food technology with inner rings made

from the FDA-compliant material iglide® A180• Both the stainless steel outer ring and iglide®

A180 are suitable for direct contact with foodand pharmaceuticals

• Low profile and lightweight• Totally lubrication-free

iglide® PRT slewing ringiglide® PRT is an economical, maintenance-freeslewing ring with tribo-optimized iglide® plastic slidingparts. • High rigidity• Easy to install, iglide® J sliding pads• High wear resistance• Available in aluminum or stainless steel

iglide® PRT geared slewing ringwith squared flangeThe smallest PRT slewing ring (size 20) is alsoavailable with a space-saving square flange for directmounting to flat surfaces.• No intake hole necessary• No separate spacer required• Fixed in place with 4 screws

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DryLin WDryLin® W was developed to promote both design flexibility and quick assembly in bothsingle and double rail configurations. DryLin® W is available in several mounted assemblies,eliminating the need for shaft alignment and bearing assembly. All DryLin® W systems areavailable with our enhanced J200 liners, which reduce friction and optimize bearing life.

DryLin® W - The original flexible guiding systems

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DryLin® W - flexible linear guidesDryLin® W’s design promotes flexibility and ease of assembly.

The single rail system, which may incorporate a floating square bearing, efficientlycompensates for extreme shaft misalignments. The double rail system eliminates the needfor shaft alignment, offering a single bolt-on solution.

Hard-anodized aluminum is used as the rail material, which means DryLin® W is low wear,low friction, requires no lubrication, is resistant to dirt and dust, lightweight and quietrunning.

DryLin® W for guid ing the igus®

Energy Chain® in an inkjet printer

DryLin® W in permanent use in acon veyor belt

DryLin® W used for a stop dog inthe glass industry

DryLin® R linear bearings andDryLin® W guides in drillingemulsion

DryLin® W Stainless SteelFor the ultimate corrosion-resistant linearguide, our plastic lined linear bearings arecoupled with 316 stainless steel.

DryLin® SpecialistsWJUME - Adjustable, allows radial clearanceadjustment by the use os a simple allen key.WJRM - Rolling hybrid bearing with reduceddrive power needed for hand powered andvery low cycle applications.

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iglide & igubal®

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Self-aligning spherical bearings

igubal® maintenance- and lubrication-free pillow block bearings

iglide® maintenance- andlubrication-free bearings• Made from high-performance plastics • Predictable lifetimes• Corrosion resistant• Dirt resistant• Vibration dampening

More Information:www.igus.com/iglide

• Vibration dampening• High tensile strength• Compensate for misalignment• Chemical resistant• Lightweight

More Information:www.igus.com/igubal

iglide® D in tool changer chain

iglide® J in paper-polishing header

igubal® pillow block bearing in aninterlacing machine

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ApplicationsExamples of successful applications with igus® products in the

Triflex® R and Energy Chain® System E4 on a lathe spindle Energy Chain® on a horizontal, two spindle machine

Pre-harnessed ReadyChain® System with integrated strain reliefon a machine

Plastic bearings in turning-and-grinding machines for printingindustry

High-temperature Energy Tube for hot chips and flying debris

Space-saving Energy Chain® mounted on the x-axis of a machinecover

The terms “igus”, “Chainflex”, “Energy Chain”, “Energy Chain System”, “Energy Chains”, “Energy Chain Systems”, “ReadyChain”, “ReadyCable”, “Triflex”, “iglide”, “DryLin”, “igubal”and “plastics for longer life” are registered trademarks of igus inc.

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machine tools industry

Energy Chain® E6 delivers smooth operation in a CNC grindingmachine

Energy Chain® in a gear-grinding machine with a swivelling rangeof 270°

Energy Chain® has been in operation for nine years in a high-precision turning-and-grinding machine

DryLin® delivers smooth and silent operation in the doors of thismachine tool

DryLin® HTS linear slide table in combination with electricalactuator

DryLin® R linear bearing in filling-shoe mechanism of a compactionunit

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