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System E6.1: New generation of quiet-running and cleanroom-compatible e-chain®

After 10 successful years as a cleanroom and "whisper" chain, the new generation is in the starting blocks. In addition to the proven benefits of the E6, the new generation offers further advantages that considerably simplify handling. In addition, design changes have improved accessibility to the interior, reduced the weight and made assembly easier.

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  • no camber version without pretension by turning the inner link
  • Super quiet due to small pitch and "brake" in the stop-dog system
  • (E61.29.070.055.0 at 1m/s = 32dB(A) according to igus® internal test 4479)
  • Extremely low vibration
  • Low abrasion connector principle (no bolt-hole connection)
  • Virtually no polygon effect, resulting in "round" running
  • Smooth and smooth interior for long service life of cable and hose
  • Series E61.29: crossbar can be swivelled open on both sides and removed in the inner and outer radius
  • Weight saving of approx. 30 % compared to the E6 system
  • cost-effective
More advantages

Openable along inner and outer radius, from both sides

E61 series e-chain with multiple links for guiding cables and power.

E61.29

inner height hi: 29 mm
inner width Bi: 30 - 140 mm
bend radius R: 55 - 150 mm
pitch: 22 mm

E61.29 e-chain®

crossbar in the inner and outer radius removable on both sides

igus e-chain from the EF61 series with 29 links.

EF61.29

inner height hi: 29 mm
inner width Bi: 30 - 140 mm
bend radius R: 55 - 150 mm
pitch: 22 mm

EF61.29 e-chain®

E61.35

igus E61 series e-chain with 35 mm dimension.

inner height hi: 35 mm
inner width Bi: 30 - 140 mm
bend radius R: 55 - 150 mm
pitch: 25 mm

E61.40

E61 series cable chain with size 40.

inner height hi: 40 mm
inner width Bi: 40 - 300 mm
bend radius R: 63 - 200 mm
pitch: 27.8 mm

E61.52

E61 series energy chain with size 52.

inner height hi: 52 mm
inner width Bi: 40 - 300 mm
bend radius R: 75 - 200 mm
pitch: 30 mm

E61.62

E6.1 energy chain with 62 mm height.

inner height hi: 62 mm
inner width Bi: 50 - 400 mm
bend radius R: 115 mm
pitch: 50 mm

E6.1 energy chain link with an 80 mm dimension.

E61.80

inner height hi: 80 mm
inner width Bi: 50 - 600 mm
bend radius R: 150 - 200 mm
pitch: 65 mm

E61.80 e-chain®

Selection guide e-chain®

Specific parameters and a comparison table helps you find the right e-chain quickly.

Assembly instructions

Joining, separating and opening the e-chain® and e-tube.

Assembly instructions

Application examples

Applications in various industrial sectors and in the igus® test laboratory.

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e-chain® with 6.1 - crossbar swivelling open

To further emphasise its suitability for cleanrooms and increase the service life of the cable and hose, the interior of the new E6.1 has been designed to be extremely "cable-friendly". The chain links and crossbars are very smooth and rounded, as is the transition from chain link to crossbar, and all gating and marking points have been positioned outside the chain cross-section

Typical industries and applications

  • Semiconductor industry
  • Printer/plotter industry
  • For applications with highest accelerations
  • When noise minimisation and abrasion resistance are important
Bar chart of weight: E6.29 at 0.9 kg/m, T3.29 at 0.5 kg/m, and E61.29 at 0.7 kg/m.

Y = weight [kg/m]

The new E6.1 generation can achieve higher accelerations due to a weight reduction, the e-chain® is still extremely quiet and highly dynamic.

Bar chart comparing the noise level in dB(A) for E6.1 and E6.29 at 1 m/s and 2 m/s.

Y = Noise level dB (A)

The E61.29 series was subjected to the noise test in the igus® laboratory and shows a noise level of -2 dB(A) below the already class-leading noise level of the igus® E6.29 series.

igus® for cleanrooms - suitability of E6.1 e-chain®

By using a special material, the already low abrasion of the e-chain® can be significantly reduced even further. An e-chain® can therefore also be used in many applications where complicated special solutions are required. An extensive test programme has been completed for both sliding and unsupported applications. For many applications, the e-chain® in special materials can be operated practically abrasion-free. Tests by the IPA confirm that the standard e-chain® from igus® fulfil the requirements in cleanrooms and have been "tested and found to be very good". Very high wear resistance of moving parts is required in cleanrooms, so e-chain® , for example, must be highly wear-resistant in order to fulfil the standard requirements for this sensitive environment.

IPA classification - Report IG1303-640-1: ISO Class 1, according to standard DIN EN ISO 14644-1

Fraunhofer IPA tested device for igus energy chain E61.29.50.075.0.CR with report IG 1303-640.

for series E61.29.050.075.0.CR at v = 0.5 m/s, 1.0 m/s, 2.0 m/s

Extremely low noise

E61.29.070.055.0 at 1m/s = 32dB(A) according to igus® internal test 4479

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I look forward to answering your questions

Dieter Reitz
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