Two new e-spool energy chain variants from igus

Quick and easy to install, e-spool is flexible, providing cables reliably in any direction for travel up to 14m. igus now offers three different e-spool systems, depending on the pull out direction and load.

The standard e-spool features a simple spring mechanism for retracting the chain and is suitable for most applications and for any direction.  However, vertical applications require a higher retraction force, and so the HD version has been designed with an extra tough spring providing stronger retraction.  Finally, the motor version with motor flange is available for use with a motor to allow higher filling loads and movements in any direction.

e-spool guides all media types such as data, compressed air and liquids, flexibly and with minimum space in one system.

A standard igus e-chain is routed via a spool and an igus twisterband connects the spool with the shaft bracket, which serves as the interface to the permanently installed cables.

Instead of featuring costly sliding contacts, which are typically featured in classic cable drums, the cables can be connected without interruption and can be replaced or modified at any time. 

All three e-spool versions are available in different extension lengths (0-4, 4-7 and 7-14m) and with one or two twisterbands, depending on the cable capacity required. The maximum spooling speed is approximately 1m/s and the twisterband enables cables with up to 17mm to be housed.

It is suitable for many lifting applications where users are looking for space-saving energy chains, such as lifting platforms, cherry pickers, sorting lines, mobile cranes, platform applications, assembly or process cranes with grippers, or lighting rigs in the theatre industry.