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The readychain rack is a customised rack made of a modular system that facilitates the transport and assembly of a harnessed energy supply system. To get it to the machine quickly and safely, igus has developed a telescopic transport rack in a modular design. It can be adapted to the interface of the respective machine with millimetre precision within one working day.
In mechanical and plant engineering, the process costs in the prototype phase are reduced by up to 80%. This comparatively cost-effective concept pays for itself from a production run of just a few machines per year, allowing you to utilise the advantages of the modular rack even for small volumes.
Save up to 80% process costs during prototyping
Efficient transport and assembly with an environmentally friendly design
Discover the readychain® eco-Rack - our sustainable transport and assembly rack that has been specifically developed for your needs. With its modular design, tool-free assembly and disassembly and easy handling, it offers maximum flexibility. Made from birch plywood, a fast-growing and durable raw material, you save CO2 and shipping costs thanks to smaller volume and lower weight. The precise construction guarantees minimal waste.
Watch our video to find out more about the product's functions.
... modular, quick, ready to install

The readychain system includes pre-fitted, customised energy chain systems. The "plug and play" solutions are configured, manufactured and delivered according to individual customer specifications. The use of the mounting rack can yield benefits even from as few as five systems per year.

The telescopic supports and braces of the readychain rack allow flexible adaptation to the installation needs on site. Changes in high-volume production can be undertaken easily. By using modular parts, additional components can also be easily attached to the rack.

The components of the readychain rack are galvanised and thus designed for a long service life. Each rack can be constructed within a few hours. The individual elements can be reused at any time removing the need to dispose of custom made parts, such as conventional welded transport racks.

All interfaces and attachments are designed in such a way that the installation of the energy chain can be managed quickly and easily.
The complete package includes the matching plugs and connectors, plates, sensor actuator boxes, linear bearings, links to the central lubrication, etc., all reducing the installation time considerably.

The modular system's heavy-duty travelling units shorten transport times and also reduce the amount of handling required during installation.
Previously, forklift trucks or cranes had to be used for in-house transport and positioning of the complete units.
Minutes instead of days: complete solution reduces installation time of machining centres
Normally, machine tool manufacturers try to avoid situations in which too many different work steps have to be carried out on a system at the same time. A lot of manual work done by different employees does not automatically enhance efficiency; on the contrary, it increases the probability of errors.
By using readychain systems, all four e-chains can be fully installed in half a day. Previously, two employees spent one and half weeks working on the X-axis of an AERO system and a further week for the energy supply of the Y- and Z-axes. With the new system, Hartford reduces the required work steps and process costs while significantly improving productivity.

Tech up ... cost down.
In this igus® magazine you will find numerous possibilities and application examples of how to improve technology and/or reduce costs with ready-to-install energy chain systems.
Tech up, cost down. It's our job.
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