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Series R48

Here you can configure your Energy Chain System® individually. All entries will be copied to the Bill of Materials shown at the bottom of this page.

Series R48 "E2 tube" - to open at the outer radius

1. Protection for cables and hoses against hot chips
2. Removable lids along the outer radius
3. Large pins for high stability
4. Smooth, chip-repellent exterior
5. Small pitch for low-noise, smooth operation
6. Fully enclosed
7. KMA mounting brackets with attachment capabilities on all sides
8. Strain relief separator option: Separator with integrated strain relief for use in the first or last chain link

Inner widths Bi: 0.98 up to 5.12 (25 - 130 mm)
Bending radii R: 2.36 up to 9.84 (60 - 250 mm)
Pitch: 1.19 (30.3 mm) per link = 11 links/ft (33/m)

When to use Series R48 "E2 tubes"

If particularly quiet operation is required
If very high speeds are required
If chip repellent features are required

When not to use Series R48 "E2 tubes"

If a particularly low-cost solution is the main factor
Series R117
Series R118
If no chip protection is required
E2 medium, Series 250

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]:
H2 [inch]:
D2 :
K2 [inch]:
Hi [inch]:
Ha [inch]:
Weight per link [oz.]:
Weight [lbs/ft]:
* The required installation clearance is HF = H + 0.79 (20 mm) (in the case of 0.34 lbs/ft (0.5 kg/m) additional load) If extremely restricted space is available, please consult us.
** The calculated length corresponds to the chain length without mounting brackets.

A=Moving End , B=Fixed End
Pitch: 1.19 (30.3 mm) per link
Links per ft: 11 (33/m)
Travel: S
Tube length = S/2 + K

Unsupported length

Dependency of the unsupported length on the additional load
X axis: Unsupported length in ft FLB/FLG
Y axis: Additional load in lbs/ft
Lower scale: Length of travel S in ft
FLB = unsupported with permissible sag
FLG = unsupported with straight upper run

Price index:

Opening mechanism :

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Application examples 3D-CAD Samples and catalog order E-Chain® Expert call Service life calculation PDF file Ask the product expert

Designing with igus®

4 variants of mounting brackets

Separators are available

5 widths and 8 bending radii

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: Vertical separators and spacers

Product range


unassembled	assembled
Per . chain link

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

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Option 1: Vertical separators and spacers Vertical separators are used if a vertical subdivision of the Energy Chain® interior is required. By standard, vertical separators are assembled every other Energy Chain® link.

Mounting brackets

1. Mounting brackets – Option 1 "pivoting"

2. Mounting brackets – Option 2 "locking"

3. Mounting brackets Option 3 - "steel, one-piece"

4. Mounting brackets Option 4 - "angle, polymer "

unassembled	assembled

	Attachment points on all sides
	Corrosion resistant


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Part No. :
A [inch]:
B [inch]:

Strain reliefs

unassembled	assembled

	Vertical hanging, standing travel
	Attachment points on all sides
	Corrosion resistant


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Part No. :
A [inch]:
B [inch]:

Strain reliefs

unassembled	assembled

	Locked connection to Energy Tube
	Electrically conductive
	Minimized external width

Part No. :

A [inch]:

Strain reliefs

unassembled	assembled

	Attachment option for strain relief tiewrap plate
	Locked connection to Energy Tube
	Minimized external width


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Part No. :
A [inch]:
B [inch]:

Strain reliefs

Guide troughs

Guide trough "Super-Alu", "Basic"

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

Components, trough "Basic":

1. Trough side parts, aluminum, 6.56 ft. (2m)

2. Glide bar, plastic, 6.56 ft. (2m)

3. Glide strips, plastic, 6.56 ft. (2m) (without
glide strips on request)

10. Optional: Silencer profile, rubber

Components, installation set:

4. Bottom clamp, aluminum

5. profile rail, steel galvanized

6. Screw M8 x20

7. Sliding nut M8

8. Interface connector, plastic

Aluminum "Super Trough"- the igus® standard The Aluminum "SuperTrough" is a modular guide trough system for long travels. Aluminum "SuperTrough" is available in low cost "basic ver- sions" and can be upgraded for heavy duty applications. This universal usage makes it the igus® recommended new standard trough system.

Excellent wear and noise levels with igus® Energy Chains® - a 9.0 dB(A) noise reduction was achieved through Aluminum "SuperTrough" with noise reduction profile insert, in combination with optimized igus® Rol E-Chain®
Very easy, universal assembly
Multiple fastening options with heavy duty brackets, bottom clamps and interface connectors
Side-mount glide strips for wear protection in high-speed
Corrosion proof through seawater resistant aluminum
Flexible assembly - connects to mounting surface, independent from profile length and location of trough section interfaces


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Excellent wear and noise levels
Very easy, universal assembly

1. Interface connector

2. Glide bar, plastic

3. Bottom clamp

4. Glide strips

5. C-profile

1. Trough side parts, aluminum, 6.56 ft (2 m)

2. Glide bar, plastic, 6.56 ft (2 m)

3. Glide strips*, plastic, 6.56 ft (2 m)

5. C-profile, steel galvanized

7. Sliding nut M8

9. Bracket "Heavy Duty"

10. Silencer profile, rubber

11. Screw M8 x 25

*without glide strips on request

Excellent wear and noise levels with igus® Energy Chains® - a 9.0 dB(A) noise reduction was achieved through Aluminum "SuperTrough" with noise reduction profile insert, in combination with optimized igus® Rol E-Chain®
Very easy, universal assembly
Multiple fastening options with heavy duty brackets, bottom clamps and interface connectors
Side-mount glide strips for wear protection in high-speed
Corrosion proof through seawater resistant aluminum
Flexible assembly - connects to mounting surface, independent from profile length and location of trough section interfaces


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Excellent wear and noise levels
Very easy, universal assembly

1. Aluminium profile

2. Polymer glide bar

3. Heavy Duty bracket

4. Glide strip

5. C-Profile

6. Silencer profile

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GToB Imprint General notes Data protection declaration

hanging (max.) [ft]	164,04 (50 m)
standing (max.) [ft]	13,12 (4 m)
max. side-mounted, unsupported [ft]	6,56 (2 m)
max. vertical, long travels [ft]	164,04 (50 m)

Material of chain links	igumid G
Min. permissible temperature [°F]	-40 (-40 °C)
Max. permissible temperature [°F]	248 (120 °C)
Gliding speed (max.) [fpm]	590,55 (3 m/s)
Max. gliding speed [ft/s²]	32,81 (10 m/s²)
Speed FLG max. [fpm]	1968,5 (10 m/s)
Speed FLG max. [ft/s²]	328,08 (100 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 R48

Series R48 "E2 tube" - to open at the outer radius

Installation dimensions

Unsupported length

Long travels

Other installation types

Technical specifications

Interior separation

Product range

Mounting brackets

Guide troughs

Part List