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News Release from: Igus UK | Subject: Energy Chain Systems E6 tube
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 27 September 2004
Chain tube guards against sawdust and
chips
Cable and services protective tube chain systems are already used extensively to guide cables on woodworking machinery to prevent sawdust and small wooden chips from falling through.
The new, small size, fully enclosed E6 tube from igus protects against light debris, weld splatter and sawdust Its smooth motion means it has very low noise and vibration levels, even at high speeds and accelerations
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 21 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The energy tube's modular 6-piece link design enables easy opening and offers flexibility in lengthening and shortening.
There are multiple options for interior separation and mounting brackets.
Igus Energy Chain Systems are already used extensively to guide cables on woodworking machinery.
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Current applications exist at wood processing centres, on woodworking machine tools, woodworking routers, milling machines, wood processing machines, stacking devices for chipboard and a tree-paring machine.
Whilst sawdust and small wooden chips are able to fall through open Energy Chains, the enclosed energy tubes from igus prevent this from happening, even when located directly in the chip area.
The new, small size, fully enclosed E6 tube protects against light debris, weld splatter and sawdust.
Its smooth motion means it has very low noise and vibration levels, even at high speeds and accelerations.
The energy tube's modular 6-piece link design enables easy opening and offers flexibility in lengthening and shortening.
There are multiple options for interior separation and mounting brackets.
In addition, igus has recently launched Triflex R, the fully enclosed flexible Energy Chain with freedom of movement in all three axis.
The long-life, modular robot cable guiding system has an identical bending radius in each direction.
The system can be shortened or lengthened at virtually any point, without the need for additional reinforcements, such as steel ropes and spring-action devices are not required.
Due to its round-shaped, enclosed design, Triflex R offers protection against welding spray, dirt and filth and its smooth inner contour protects and extends the life of the cables.
Both products will be on show to visitors to Woodmex 2004 on stand no.
18532, in addition to refreshments and the chance to discuss any igus products further with qualified engineers.
igus is the largest producer of injection moulded polymer bearings and reinforced plastic Energy Chains in the world.
These seemingly unrelated products are linked together through the belief in making functionally advanced, yet affordable polymer components and assemblies.
The company employs over 1,000 people in Germany and 24 subsidiary companies and works with representative partners in more than 21 other countries.
Energy Chain System, Energy Chain, Triflex and igus are registered trademarks of igus in the Federal Republic of Germany and in some foreign countries. Request a free brochure from Igus UK ...
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