Igus Adds 600-Degree Robot Cable Chain

Single-source brief: AutomationMag.com reports an Igus energy chain for compact and palletizing robots.

What Changed

Igus announced a self-supporting twisterchain energy chain in Cologne on August 5.

According to AutomationMag.com, the chain supports rotation angles above 600 degrees.

The rotary module sits in a sag around the robot base.
It lifts step by step as the robot turns.

This design is meant to allow full 360-degree rotation.
It also aims to avoid contact with the connector plate.

Where It May Fit

AutomationMag.com says Igus designed the chain for two robot areas.

On Axis 1, it targets small industrial robots.
These robots may perform screwing, gluing, assembly, and pick-and-place work.

On Axis 5, it targets palletizing and handling robots.
The chain can mount on the robot arm or end-of-arm tool.

Igus says the design can help manage cables during fast rotation.
It also aims to control hoses that might otherwise hit the tool.

Operations Questions Remain

The chain does not need a guide trough, according to AutomationMag.com.
It can also open on the inner radius for cable insertion.

Cables remain accessible for service.
Included shelves can separate cables or hoses.

The supplied evidence does not show plant deployments, uptime results, or payback periods.
It also provides no independent confirmation of performance in production.