Series E1.18

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 E1.18 – chain, snap-open along outer radius

1. Easy to shorten – Simply cut off segment
2. Very easy to fill using snap-open lid
3. Easy to lengthen – Bands are easily assembled
4. Easy fastening to the floor using holes on the chain link
5. Very cost-effective
6. Various materials and colours available on request
7. Compact design with smooth outer contour
8. Strain relief possible (clip-in mounting bracket)
9. Lid can now be opened from one side, enabling easy closing

Series E1.18 is suitable for the following types of applications:

Vertical: hanging applications, standing application
Horizontal: unsupported applications

When to use Series E1.18

If a very small e-chain® with 18 mm inner height is required
If a small amount of filling is required
If a cost-effective e-chain® is required
If easy installation is required
If an easy solution is required
For low duty cycles

When not to use Series E1.18

For high loads
easy chain®
Zipper
For demanding tasks
easy chain®
Zipper

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]:
Hi [inch]:
Ha [inch]:
Weight per link [oz.]:
Weight [lbs/ft]:

Price index:

Opening mechanism :

Personal contact

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

Designing with igus®

System E1.18 – e-chain® on a strip – Easy to lengthen and shorten

Assembly instructions

Technical specifications

Strain reliefs

Part List

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GToB Imprint General notes Data protection declaration

Min. permissible temperature [°F]	-40 (-40 °C)
Max. permissible temperature [°F]	176 (80 °C)
Speed FLG max. [ft/s²]	0 (0 m/s²)
Speed FLB max. [ft/s²]	0 (0 m/s²)