Series E4-56 ESD

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Series E4-56 ESD chain, openable along both sides

The ESD E4-1 system combines all the advantages of its three predecessors and is the best system in the igus® range of e-chains®. Series E4.1 is stronger whilst having the same or even smaller dimensions than the previous versions. Almost all accessories and mounting dimensions are identical. With the the igus® E4-1 system, the service life of your application can be increased even more with lower costs.

Undercut design for best lateral stability, high shear force on long travels and for large unsupported lengths
Well suited for side-mounted applications
Noise-reducing brake and sound damper option
Inner and outer links for quick assembly, with or without camber

Available inner widths Bi: 75 to 300 mm
Available bending radii R: 135 to 250 mm
Pitch: 91 mm/link = 11 links / m

When to use Series E4.56 ESD

If a quiet type is required
For very high speed and/or acceleration
for long travel applications
For high fill weights

When not to use Series E4.56 ESD

When an extremely low vibration e-chain® is required.
E6.52 series
If the stability of a "light" version is required with thinner side parts
Series 14040 , Series 14140 , Series 18840

Installation dimensions


Part No. :
Inner width Bi [inch]:
Bending radius R [inch]:
Travel distance S [ft]:
Fixed end dM [ft]:
Chain length^** [ft]:
Number of chain links :
External width Ba [inch]:
H^* [inch]:
D [inch]:
K [inch]:
ΔCL [inch]:
H2 [inch]:
D2 :
K2 [inch]:
Hi [inch]:
Ha [inch]:
Weight per link [oz.]:
Weight [lbs/ft]:
* The required clearance height is HF = H + 50 mm (with 3 kg/m fill weight), this should be taken into account for all application types. Please contact us if you have particularly narrow space conditions.
** The calculated length corresponds to the chain length without mounting brackets.

A=Moving end, B=Fixed end
Pitch per link: = 3.58” (91 mm)
Links per ft (m): = 3.35 (11)
For center mount applications:
Chain length = s/2 +K

Unsupported length

Unsupported length versus fill weight
X axis: Unsupported length in m FLB/FLG
Y axis: Fill weight in kg/ft
Lower scale: Travel S in ft
FLB = Unsupported with permissible sag
FLG = Unsupported with straight upper run

The diagrams for unsupported lengths apply to standard e-chains® in igumid GLW material. The values can also be used for assessing e-chain® applications in ESD special material. If the respective maximum unsupported length exceeds 80%, the suitability of the e-chain® should be verified by a practice-oriented test.

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Opening mechanism :

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Designing with igus®

Quiet model

6 widths and 5 bend radii

e-chain® opener tools for easy opening and closing of E4 series igus® e-chains®

Design specificationFurther information on "unsupported application"

Design specificationFurther information on "gliding application"

Assembly instructions

Other installation types

Technical specifications

Strain reliefs

Interior separation

Option 1: Standard

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unassembled	assembled
Per . chain link

Please use Configurator for partitioning of interior and for filling with cables.

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Standard ESD separator
For all applications. Provides maximum holding strength and secure stability. Separators are fitted every 2nd chain link as standard! Other shelving elements available on request.

Mounting brackets

KMA - pivoting

unassembled	assembled

Recommended for unsupported and gliding applications

For tight installation spaces

Option - integrated C-profile for strain relief with chainfix clips or tiewrap clamps

Corrosion-resistant

Universal mounting with attachment options from any side


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Strain reliefs

Guide troughs

"Super-aluminium", "Basic" guide trough

"Super-Alu" guide trough, "Heavy Duty"

Steel guide troughs

1. Trough side part, aluminium, 2 m

2. Glide bar, plastic, 2 m

3. Plastic glide strips*, side, 2 m

4. Clamping shoe, aluminium

5. C-profile, galvanised steel

6. Screw M8 x 20

7. Sliding nut M8

8. "Basic" connector, plastic

10. Optional: Silencer profile, rubber

*without glide strips on request

"Super-aluminium" trough - the igus® standard for guide troughs

The "Super" aluminium trough is a modular system of guide troughs for long travels (where e-chains® are gliding on top of themselves). The basic "Super" aluminium trough has a simple and cost-efficient designs and can be expanded for sophisticated plant engineering. Its universal design makes it the recommended igus® standard for guide troughs.

Various mounting options with bracket, clamping shoe, interface connectors
Side-mounted glide strips for wear protection on high-speed applications
Corrosion resistant due to seawater-resistant aluminium
Flexible assembly - Fastening on substructure independent of profile lengths and butt joints


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Design specificationFurther information on "gliding application"

Very good wear and noise values
Very simple, modular assembly

1. Interface connector

2. Plastic glide bar

3. Clamping shoe

4. Glide strips

5. C-profiles

1. Trough side part, aluminium, 2 m

2. Glide bar, plastic, 2 m

3. Plastic glide strips*, side, 2 m

5. C-profile, galvanised steel

7. Sliding nut M8

9. Heavy-duty bracket option, aluminium

10. Optional: Silencer profile, rubber

11. Screw M8 x 25

*without glide strips on request

"Super-aluminium" trough - the igus® standard for guide troughs

Various mounting options with bracket, clamping shoe, interface connectors
Side-mounted glide strips for wear protection on high-speed applications
Corrosion resistant due to seawater-resistant aluminium
Flexible assembly - Fastening on substructure independent of profile lengths and butt joints


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Design specificationFurther information on "gliding application"

Very good wear and noise values
Very simple, modular assembly

1. Aluminium profiles

2. Plastic glide bar

3. Heavy-duty bracket option

4. Glide strips

5. C-profiles

6. Silencer profiles

1. Guide trough (blue)
2. Glide bar (black)
3. Installation set (red)
4. Individual bracket without C-profile
5. Profile rail length

Guide troughs are used for applications, for which the upper run of the e-chain® glides on the lower run. The following components are required when using the steel igus® guide trough. Guide trough without glide bar Part No. 94.30, guide trough with glide bar Part No. 94.31 Installation set Part No. 94.50. XX
.XX indicates the length of the C-profile on which the guide trough will be mounted. The standard length of the trough parts and glide rails is 2 m. The required length of guide trough is determined by the travel length.


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A [inch]:
B [inch]:
C [inch]:
D [inch]:
E [inch]:
F [inch]:
G [inch]:
H [inch]:

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Design specificationFurther information on "gliding application"

+ Easy assembly using installation sets
+ 2-part design - configurable from chain width
+ Very stable
+ cost-effective
+ large selection

Guide trough without glide bars, Part No. 94.30, guide trough with glide bars Part No. 94.31

Installation sets, Part No. 94.50. XX

Support tray

Support tray - Type 1

For support of the lower run - support tray modular kit simple, one-piece support trays for the e-chain® lower run. Your width, height and colour - we supply the ideal e-chain®, together with the support tray system, ready to install onto your machine or application. Save time on procurement and design.

Complete system, ready to install
No more costly custom designs
Compatible with many e-chain® widths
Easy installation onto your machine, on profiles or wall brackets
Available in 2 types and 4 designs


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B Ri [inch]:

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GToB Imprint General notes Data protection declaration

hanging (max.) [ft]	328.08 (100 m)
standing (max.) [ft]	19.69 (6 m)
max. side-mounted, unsupported [ft]	8.2 (2.5 m)
max. vertical, long travels [ft]	1312.34 (400 m)
circular	with reworking

Material of chain links	igumid ESD
Min. permissible temperature [°F]	-40 (-40 °C)
Max. permissible temperature [°F]	176 (80 °C)
Gliding speed (max.) [fpm]	1968.5 (10 m/s)
Max. gliding speed [ft/s²]	164.04 (50 m/s²)
Speed FLG max. [fpm]	3937.01 (20 m/s)
Speed FLG max. [ft/s²]	656.17 (200 m/s²)
Speed FLB max. [fpm]	590.55 (3 m/s)
Speed FLB max. [ft/s²]	19.69 (6 m/s²)
Flammability class of chain link	VDE 0304 IIC UL94 HB

Series E4-56 ESD

Series E4-56 ESD chain, openable along both sides

Installation dimensions

Unsupported length

Long travels

Other installation types

Technical specifications

Interior separation

Product range

Mounting brackets

Guide troughs

Support tray

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