e-chains® comparison test: igus® plastic e-tube R4-38L vs. competitor's enclosed energy chain in hybrid design (plastic/metal)

In a comparison test in the industry's largest test laboratory in Cologne, igus® compared its plastic R4-38L energy chain with a competitor's product. In a fracture test, the two chains were evaluated in respect of their appearance, their behavior when subjected to tensile forces and their load capacity; their ease of installation was also assessed.
 

	igus® R4-38L	Competitor´s chain
4.9 ft unsupported length with 2.69 lb/ft additional weight	No sagging after 96 hours (96 mm)	19 mm sag
Tensile test	The R4-38L copes with a tensile force of 7,481 N, which is more than the competitor's chain.	2.200 N
Fracture test	The R4-38L copes with a tensile force of 1,590 N, which is more that the competitor's chain.	994 N
Ease of installation	Snap open on both sides Link-wise cutting possible Interior separation possible	Not snap open Cutting to length costly Interior separation not possible

 
Conclusion:
The igus® R4-38L e-tube is superior to the competitor's product with regard to all the aspects tested.

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