Cable protection.
We offer robust cable management solutions designed to guide and protect cables and hoses in dynamic applications. With a wide range of solutions to fit your needs, our cable protection ensures reliable performance in harsh environments, including extreme temperatures. Our solutions are widely used in industries like automation, robotics, and machine tools, preventing cable damage and reducing downtime. Key benefits include flexibility, easy installation, and corrosion resistance, making them ideal for high-motion applications.
igus® energy chain systems
Energy chains
Polymer energy chains for every movement.
Readychain®
Ready-to-install energy supply systems for reduced manufacturing costs and assembly time.
Triflex® for 3D movement
Safely guide and protect robot cables in three-dimensional applications.
E-loop®
Safely and reliably guide cables and hoses in hanging applications – particularly suitable for top drives.
Special solutions
Enclosed chains for protection against dust and dirt, ESD solutions, Chemical-resistant energy chains and more.
Rotary movements
Various systems for circular and spiral movements – modular, versatile and high degree of stability.
Plastic-steel hybrid e-chain
Lightweight plastic and tough steel combined for an e-chain that handles unsupported travels with ease.
Accessories
Strain relief for cables, guide trough systems, separators and more.
PMA Conduits and fittings
Protective conduits
A wide range of different mono- and multilayer conduit types that fulfill high technical demands.
PMAFIX fittings
Solutions that meet the highest expectations IP68 + IP69.
Kopex – protective conduits
Explosion proof cable protection
Metallic and non-metallic conduit systems and accessories from Kopex for hazardous areas.
Cable protection for construction
A range of solutions providing protections for rail, construction and industrial applications.
Gleason reel – steel drag chains
Frequently Asked Questions about Cable Protection
Here you will find answers to common questions about protecting cables and hoses in demanding industrial and automation environments.
Cable protection refers to systems that guide, shield, and support cables and hoses in industrial applications. It helps prevent damage from movement, abrasion, dirt, moisture, chemicals, temperature changes, and mechanical stress.
Cable protection is important because damaged cables can cause downtime, safety risks, and expensive repairs. Proper cable protection helps extend cable service life, improve reliability, and keep machines running in demanding environments.
Common cable protection systems include energy chains, cable carriers, protective conduits, conduit fittings, steel drag chains, guide troughs, and special systems for robotics, hanging applications, rotary movement, and hazardous areas.
Cable protection systems are used in automation, robotics, machine tools, construction equipment, marine systems, rail infrastructure, energy production, offshore installations, and general industrial machinery.
An energy chain is a cable carrier that safely guides and protects moving cables and hoses. Energy chains are commonly used where cables move repeatedly, such as in automation systems, machine tools, robots, and long-travel applications.
Cable conduits are flexible protective tubes used to shield cables from mechanical and environmental stress. Energy chains are designed to guide cables and hoses in defined movements, especially in dynamic applications with repeated motion.
Yes, cable protection systems can be selected for harsh environments involving moisture, dirt, corrosion, chemicals, outdoor exposure, hot swarf, low temperatures, or extreme operating conditions.
Robotics often requires flexible cable protection designed for multi-axis and three-dimensional movement. Systems such as robot energy chains help guide cables safely while maintaining a defined bend radius and reducing cable wear.
Yes, cable protection systems are available for hazardous areas, including metallic and non-metallic conduit systems designed for explosive atmospheres and applications requiring ATEX or IECEx-approved solutions.
The right cable protection system depends on the application, movement type, cable size, bend radius, travel length, environment, temperature range, chemical exposure, installation space, and required approvals. For demanding applications, it is best to get expert guidance before selecting a solution.
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