Energy supply systems for final vehicle assembly

Energy safely guided in light and robust e-chains

Final assembly provides the finishing touches in the production chain. But smooth processes are no less necessary here than at the beginning of production. Manipulators, which often assist people in manufacturing during this step, should be easy to move. Here, lightweight but tough energy chains made of plastic are just right. Supporting rollers allow even long distances to be covered easily and reliably in these applications.

Success stories

automotive final assembly husch

10 years of success in handling systems

The handling systems of HUSCH Handhabungstechnik GmbH place the highest demands on quality, reliability and flexibility. For over 10 years, our systems have been moving our plastic energy chains, but also linear and rotary bearing products. Used in the automotive industry, for example, they enable long service lives, robustness and freedom from maintenance.

grob gmbh automotive final assembly

Roller energy chains for highly dynamic loading linear robot


A customer in the automotive industry was looking for a linear robot with a long service life for machining their workpieces. The linear robot used by GROB-Werke works highly dynamically at a speed and acceleration of 6m/s in each case. For this reason, the manufacturer relies on our reliable and wear-resistant roller energy chains in their application.

möve metall automotive final assembly

Flexible and resilient slewing ring bearings in assembly supports

In its assembly line, a car manufacturer relies on our iglidur slewing ring bearings for a total of 60 assembly supports. The requirements were high. As a result, every assembly support allows pivoting, rotating and sliding application. They should also be equipped with bearings that are as light as possible and function permanently free of maintenance and lubrication under high and constant loads.


Suitable products

e-chain E4/4RHD

Roller e-chain E4/4RHD

  • Maintenance-free roller system to reduce push/pull forces
  • For travels up to 800m and speeds up to 6m/s
More information about the rol e-chain
triflex R

3D chain triflex R

  • Specially developed for multi-axis robots
  • Defined bend radius
  • High tensile strength and high flexibility
  • Easily openable and fillable
More information on triflex R
Cobot clamps

Cobot clamps

  • Suitable for igus triflex R series TRC/TRE/TRL 30, 40 and 50
  • Silicone-free, and therefore also suitable for automotive industry
Learn more about the cobot clamps
smart plastics EC.P and EC.B

Condition monitoring for e-chains

  • Sensor EC.P for push/pull force monitoring
  • Sensor EC.B for breakage detection in the initial stage
Find out more about the condition monitoring sensors
readychain

Pre-assembled e-chain systems

  • Eliminate storage costs for cables, e-chains and connectors
  • Cut installation times by half
  • Minimise your machine downtime
Find out more about readychain
chainflex cables

Cables for motion

  • Developed for maximum load
  • Torsion-resistant cables
  • Suitable for very tight bend radii
  • Up to 36-month chainflex guarantee
More information about chainflex