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The igus
®
e-spool is an alternative to traditional
cable reels, which are used to guide cables
and hoses in confined spaces. The e-spool
system can guide several cables or media lines,
including power, control or pneumatics, in one
reel. In most cases, the e-spool runs without
electrical power, making it very easy to use,
but for some unique applications it can also
be developed with a motorized drive solution.
It is easy to install, flexible, space-saving and
extremely reliable.
The system is designed with two different
igus
®
energy supply systems in an innovative
way. First, a standard igus
®
E2/000 e-chain
®
is
guided on a steel spool. An integrated retraction
spring within the spool provides retraction force
and manages any slack. Additionally, an igus
®
twisterband connects the rotating spool to the
base structure, where the fixed cables enter
the system. The twisterband is what makes
the e-spool truly unique, as it eliminates an
array of complications that typically come with
other cable reels—this will be explored in more
detail later in the paper. The twisterband can be
configured on one or both sides of the spool,
depending on the application's requirements.
The e-chain
®
is available for stroke lengths up
to 14m (0-4m, 4-7m, 7-14m) with two inner
width options (80 and 125 mm), allowing for
modularity in the type and quantity of energy
sources that are guided. In the starting position
of the e-spool, the e-chain
®
is completely rolled
up, which saves space and keeps pathways
clear.
What is
an e-spool?
