The low-maintenance, modular System P4 energy chain from Igus makes safe energy and data transmission possible over distances of up to 1,000m. Specially developed for indoor and outdoor crane equipment as well as conveyor systems, it is particularly quiet and hard wearing at high speeds and large filling weights (up to 30 kg/m). Thanks to the use of additional centre links, there is practically no weight limit.
The upper run and the lower run of the chain roll is offset on one another. This means the tribologically optimised plastic profile rollers are not rolled over. Instead they roll on a consistently wide area, which increases the service life of the chain even more. In addition, the pitch of the chain links is now identical with and without roller, which means the energy chain achieves particularly smooth and vibration-free movement in the radius. The rollers themselves are firmly integrated into the sides of the energy chain. "Auto-glide" bridges made of tribologically optimised plastic that go easy on cables and a special groove system provide a safe guide for the energy chain.
The new "P4 System" is available immediately with an inner height of 56 mm and in five inner widths (200, 250, 300, 350 and 400 mm); bending radii can be chosen from 250, 300 or 350 mm. The inner height 80 mm and central links for "infinite" widening will be available from autumn 2008.