Lock up nicer
New internal layout for E4Q energy chain reduces assembly time
igus has developed the E4Q energy chain for safe cable routing with unsupported and long travel distances. To make it even easier to fill cables, igus is now launching a new internal layout for the E4Q.
Simple and easy to install - these were the goals that the igus developers set themselves with the E4Q energy chain. The result is a cable carrier for unsupported and long routes that saves material and therefore 10 percent weight thanks to its naturalistic design. At the same time, it is more robust than its predecessor series E4.1. The special feature of the energy chain is that it can be opened and closed without tools using a special opening bar concept. According to the company, this allows the user to save 40 percent of the assembly time. In order to be able to fill the E4Q with cables even faster, igus GmbH has now developed a new flexible internal partitioning in cooperation with its customers. The system consists of universal dividers and lockable intermediate shelves. The dividers, which are gentle on the cables, have a grid for inserting the shelves. To assemble the interior partitioning, the dividers are first placed on the opening bars. The shelves can then be pushed into the desired level from both sides.
Double sealed with slider and opening bar
An integrated slider allows the shelves to be positively locked, so that they remain securely in place even under high acceleration. "Even if the fitter has forgotten to secure the shelf, this is not a problem," explains Jörg Ottersbach, Head of the e-chains business unit at igus. "When the opening bar is inserted, the locking mechanism is activated automatically. A very simple and safe concept for all cases." If the user wants to change the internal layout of the energy chain, he can simply open the opening bar in the inner radius or in the outer radius, depending on accessibility, unlock the intermediate bottom via the side slider and pull it out. igus offers the new internal partitioning for its four E4Q sizes in different widths.
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