The new range of roller chain links from igus, the E4.1 energy chain series, reduce drive energy by 37%, helping customers reduce their electricity costs in times of sharply rising energy prices.

As a rule, the upper run of an e-chain glides on the lower run. On short routes, energy is not a problem because the igus high-performance plastics ensure low-friction operation. For longer travels (several hundred metres) and high payloads (up to 100kg/m), the coefficients of friction increase and, consequentially, energy consumption.

With the igus E4.1R, the -chain rolls instead of gliding, saving energy.

“Due to rising prices and energy costs, many industrial companies have become interested in cost-saving measures. They ask themselves how operating costs can be cut with the components in use, such as energy chains – especially on long travels with high additional loads,” igus head of the e-chains business unit Jörg Ottersbach says.

“Our answer is that we also offer a version of our E4.1, the E4.1R, with integrated rollers. This series is one of our best-selling energy chains and a universal solution for 90% of gliding applications.”