Machining centres

Energy chains, cables, and bearing technology for machine tools

Machines for turning, milling, grinding or drilling. Machining centres are diverse and often highly specialised. But requirements for suitable igus products are similar. Reliable energy supply systems, cables and bearings are always required for short distances with high dynamics. There is also sometimes a very high load due to swarf, cooling lubricant or abrasives. Our robust, sealed energy chains help you to maximise machine availability. We can help you with any challenge – be it tight installation spaces, high travel speeds or fast, convenient installation.

CNC machining center with open housing and marked components inside.

Tech up and Cost down: our top products for machining centres

Swarf-resistant energy tubes

Extremely tight, protect against swarf and dirt
No openings, gaps or undercuts
Nevertheless easily openable

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Two numbered igus readychain racks with guided cable chains and cables.

Pre-fitted energy chains

Complete energy chain system including cables
Assembly time reduced by up to 95%
Fast installation - less machine downtime

Find out more about readychain

drylin-E linear actuator with stepper motor and carriage on a guide rail.

Stepper motors for door guides

Powerful stepper motors
Find the right drive for your application with the product finder

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igus cable carrier with cables, sensor and radio symbols for motion monitoring.

Predictive maintenance: i.Cee 2.0

Intelligent software and sensors on the e-chain
Potential maintenance requirements are reported before a failure occurs

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Cable guidance system with colored lines and black guide elements.

Energy chain system E4Q

Highly robust and modular design
Optional noise damping for quieter operation
Material savings lead to light weight

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Several coloured chainflex control cables with different conductor constructions.

The best price/performance ratio

4-year guarantee
Use the price check to always find the cable that costs least and is guaranteed to work

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Success stories: Find the right energy supply system for any challenge.

High travel speeds and accelerations

The DMG Mori MULTISPRINT series constitutes a technological revolution in automatic turning. The well-known company uses our rotating energy supply systems in order to always work safely and without failure, even with maximum multi-spindle lathe travel performance.

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e-chains and cable management on a DMG MORI machine with the control cabinet open.

Fast, cost-effective installation and easy handling

The UGrind is a universal machine tool for the workshop. It can be used to turn and grind workpieces easily, cost-effectively and quickly. Pre-assembled energy chains save the customer 80% of working time during installation.

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UGrind 800 grinding machine with control panel and connected e-chains and accessories for workpiece feeding.

Dust, dirt and drilling oil

Dust particles, dirt and oils accumulate daily in large quantities in this combination machine for milling and drilling. A compact energy tube ensures supply to the main spindle in three-shift operations, seven days a week.

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Machine with a blue automation module in a test or production setup.

Small installation space and tight bend radii

ROMI, a Brazilian machine manufacturer, has used our energy supply systems for more than 15 years. They can also be used in the tightest of spaces and allow reliable, safe cable guidance during daily operations.

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Glowing chips and high temperatures

Swarf simply bounces off the plastic energy tubes used in this CNC machine. The protection provided by the high-temperature energy supply systems is so effective that the manufacturer preferred them to a metal chain. They are also lightweight and easy to use.

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