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Content...save space & costsigus® products for safe power and data transmission at low cost for indoor cranes

For crane travel: Heavy Duty Energy Chains® u page 6

For almost every indoorapplication: Energy Chains®

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For trolley systems: Energy Chain Systems® E2/000 and E4-1u page 4

Safe guidance: Guide troughsu page 10

Push-pull Force detection systemu page 8

For long travels:System P4u page 7

For unsupported lengths up to 164 ft:Guideloku page 9

Fail-safe Chainflex® cablesu page 12

Pre-harnessed igus®

Energy Chain Systems®

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Content...save space & costsEnergy Chains® vs. Festoon or Bus Bar systems

lSpace saving constructionl A loop station is not necessary, the trolley is able to

run the full beam lengthl No hanging cable loopsl 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 assemblel Short cable length, especially for Bus and fiber

optics systems

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 cablesl Energy Chain Systems® have been tested to perform

at trolley speeds up to 32.8 ft/sl Energy Chain Systems® make travels up to 2,642 ft.

possiblel Synchronous run of trolley and Energy Chain

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No hanging cable loops In safe position on the crane beam The crane’s beam end is also the end of the Energy Chain®

Without Energy Chain System® With space saving Energy Chain System®

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Trolley travelEnergy Chain System® E2/000

Fast opening fromboth sides

lCan be opened from either the inner or outer radiuslAvailable in .83” - 1.77” inner height lFor high speeds and medium weightslEnergy Tube version also available from stockDetailed Information and video: www.igus.com/E2000Applications: Material handling, construction machinery, woodworking machines

E-Z Chain® for simple applications:Easy to assemblelQuick to fill – just press in cableslSmall sizes from .20” inner heightlFor small spaces Saves time and money: www.igus.com/E-Zchain

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E2/000 in trolley travel

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Trolley travelEnergy Chain System® E4-1

1. Low noise through integrated brake2. Large unsupported lengths due to the optimized stop-dogs3. High rigidity and carrying capacity for shear forces due to tongue and groove design4. Cable-friendly rounded crossbars

Inner heights from .83” to 13.78”3 versions available: crossbars every link, crossbars every other link, andas a fully enclosed Energy Tube

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Energy Chain® series E4-1 with extension links

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XXL-material: Allows for up to 25% more unsupported span and for up to 22.97 ft. of unsupported travel without trough and support.

For unsupported length up to 22.97 ft. travel - option XXL

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Heavy Duty Energy Chains®

Crane travelCrossbars are removable along both radii, saves time installing and dismantling

Expanded gliding surface, expanded stop-dog 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

Lateral glide surfaces for side-mounted operation

High torsion stability

The Heavy Duty Energy Chains® were developed to help accommodate:l High cable loadslHigh speedslLong 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:lRoller glide for the reduction of tensile and

shear forceslExtension link for large widths and for raising load capacitylSeparators for interior separation in the

cable layoutlMounting brackets for the fastening of the

chain at fixed and moving ends

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5050 HD to classic 5050:Y: +120%, X: +.29”4040 HD to classic 4040:Y: +140%, X: +.3”

Typical crane applications:STS, Goliath Cranes, indoor cranes, bulkhandling cranes, mining cranes, etc.

Heavy Duty Energy Chain® in indoor crane in steel plant

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System P4

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7. Robust steel mounting brackets available

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4. Same pitch for roller and chain links

6. Offset motion of upper and lower run

5. Exceptionally quiet due to special roller and link design

3. Comb-style AUTO-GLIDE cross bars

2. Low maintenance Rol E-Chain System® from tribo-optimized plastic rollers

1. Four different inner heights: 1.26”, 1.65”, 2.20” and 3.15” available

8. Special P4 guide trough system available8

System P4 is the perfect solution to supply energy and data over long traveks in big plants and in indoor cranes. lTribo-optimized wear resistant roller materiallLarge rolling and gliding surfacesApplications: Forming and punching machines, transport

Crane travel

For long crane travel: igus® Energy Chain System® P4

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Special solutions for cranesBenefits:lPrevents down timelPrevents damage to equipmentlSaves moneylImproves operational safety through preventative maintenance and fine tuning of the system

Full PPDS System:lData 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®.lData exchange options Malfunction alerts as defined – through SMS, e-mail, fax. Remote data exchange, online or through e-mail.lData 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:lLow cost solutionlData input Push-Pull forces with freely selectable parameters. Measurement of the real force on moving end.lData exchange Emergency shut-down of the system in case of overstepping of optional limit values.lData log Data log for up to 40,000 entries.

Protection: Push-Pull Force Detection System in two versions

Push-Pull-force monitoring with the igus® PPDS system

Easy PPDS exhibtion principle model. In reality integrated in the floating moving arm

Micro Flizz® - Long travels with the smallest Energy Chains®

lCompact, cost-saving complete system for safe guidance of energy, data and air

lMaintenance-free alternative for power barlControl through stationary switch cabinet possiblelLow noiselAcceleration up to 164 ft/s² and operating speed

up to 19.7 ft/slQuick installation through pre-assembled system

in modular designlLow space requirementlSmooth-running through ball-bearing mounted

carriage

Complete system for the control panel

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Special solutions for cranesFor 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 lengthl Lower cost than most steel chains or sophisticated gliding systemsl Open guide trough design, chips can fall through

How it works

The Energy Chain® is guided in the trough channel, pushing back the spring loaded roller support with its radius.

...the upper run then gets to lay on the roller support.

...which snaps back out again after the Energy Chain® radius has passed.

Circular movements and RBR applicationsRBR applications with a reverse bending radius have become anindustry standard. igus® supports this standard for cranes with RBR Energy Chains®.l For twisting crane applicationsl Customized metal guide troughs and plates availablel Large range of accessories available

For circular movements: Energy Chains® with RBR

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Guide troughsSteel guide troughs

Long travel with igus® steel guide troughs and a harnessed Energy Chain® in a crane application

Steel guide trough - very stable and rugged for heavy duty applicationsIf 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.lEasy assembly with installation setlBig range, two piece design, adjustable to Energy Chain® widthlAvailable in galvanized steel and stainless steellGlide bar made of PE

Guide troughs are used in long travels according to chain type from 16.4 to 39.4 ft. They support the smooth, low-friction 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).

Even in dusty environments: Energy Chain® trough in slack yard crane

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Guide troughsSnap-in trough system SP - simple and cost-effective

Economically priced, simple guide optionsigus® 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.lSmaller than conventional troughslEasy and fast assemblylNo sharp metal edges in the internal area because of covered connectorslLow 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.

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Chainflex® high-flex cablesTested and proven:Fail-safe Chainflex® cables with igus® guarantee

Competitor: corkscrews after 145,000 cycles

IGUS® CHAINFLEX® CFCRANE

CFCRANE - Chainflex® Power cable

For maximum voltages and outputs, igupren-outer jacket, oil-resistant, flame-retardant, minimum bending radius: 10 x d

IGUS® CHAINFLEX® CF330.D

CF330-D - Chainflex® Power cable

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

IGUS® CHAINFLEX® CF30

CF30 - Chainflex® Power cable

For the high mechanical requirements of crane and general plant construction, PVC-outer jacket, oil-resistant, flame-retardant, minimum bending radius: 7.5 x d

IGUS® CHAINFLEX® CF300.UL.D

CF300-UL-D - Chainflex® Power cable

For maximum load requirements, TPE-outer jacket, oil-resistant, bio-oil-resistant, flame-retardant, UV-resistant, minimum bending radius: 7.5 x d

IGUS® CHAINFLEX® CF35.UL

CF35-UL - Chainflex® Power cable

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® cablesare 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

Large igus® cable stock with chain-fit Chainflex® cables

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Chainflex® high-flex cablesTested and proven:Fail-safe Chainflex® cables with igus® guarantee

igus® CF27: even after 5 million cycles: no wear!

IGUS® CHAINFLEX® CF9.UL

CF9.UL - Chainflex® Control cable

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

IGUS® CHAINFLEX® CF211

CF211 - Chainflex® data cable

For high load requirements, PVC-outer jacket, shielded, stranded in pairs, oil-resistant, flame-retardant, minimum bending radius: 10 x d

IGUS® CHAINFLEX® CFBUS

CFBUS - Chainflex® Bus cable

For maximum load requirements, TPE-outer jacket, shielded, oil-resistant, bio-oil-resistant, flame-retardant, minimum bending radius: 10-12.5 x d

IGUS® CHAINFLEX® CF14 CAT5

CF14 CAT5 - Chainflex® Bus cable

Ethernet special cable for maximum load requirements, TPE-outer jacket, oil-resistant, bio-oil-resistant, PVC-free/halogen-free, UV-resistant, minimum bending radius: 12.5 x d

IGUS® CHAINFLEX® CFLG-G

CFLG-G - Chainflex® FOC cable

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

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ReadyChain®

ReadyChains® – Energy Chains®, cables, accessories and metal components from igus® – with system guaranteeThe advantages of plug and play Energy Chain Systems® from igus®:l Increase cash-flow lCover fluctuationslReduce wastelMinimize downtimelReduce or purchase orders by about 75%lZero stocklHigh quality at low costlAll systems are checked in our test centerlMore than 3,000 electrical components from stocklDelivery with individual plates and mounting partsligus® is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2008lReadyChain® factory with more than 80 expertslOver 800 systems leave the 10 ReadyChain® factories worldwide every weeklExperience since 1993l Worldwide service in more than 50 countries

Detailed Information: www.ReadyChain.com

Precise and quick harnessing in our ReadyChain® factory

Installation of an igus® ReadyChain®

Serial production

igus® pre-harnessed Energy Chain Systems®

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Bearingsigus® maintenance and lubricant-free polymer bearings

iglide® bearings – Lifetime predictableEvery designer’s dream: A predictable lifetime plain bearing without lubrication at low cost. Each material has its own features. All iglide® bearings are: lMaintenance-and lubrication free l Corrosion and dirt-resistant lVibration dampening l Very low tendency to creepDetailed Information: www.igus.com/iglide

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.lExceptionally cost-effective l Maintenance-free, Lubrication-free lResistant to dust and dirt l Corrosion-free, usable in liquid mediaDetailed information: www.igus.com/igubal

DryLin® - gliding instead of rolling!DryLin® is a product range of maintenance-free and lubricant-free linear bearings in four different main categories. Besides freedom from maintenance, main features include resistance to dirt, water, chemicals, heat or impacts.lMaintenance-freelDry-runninglWeight reductionlFor short-stroke applicationslSelf-lubricatingDetailed information: www.igus.com/drylin

NEW!: Other iglide® materials to improve reliability and reduce costs

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

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