Guidance for the protection of the smallest lines

The e-cord micro made from low-friction tribo-polymers with predefined bending radii for secure cable and capillary tube routing. (Source: igus GmbH)

Bending capillary tubes often posed significant problems for developers in the medical industry. igus has now developed the e-cord micro for this purpose. With the flexible band, which can be assembled modularly, even the smallest tubes can be guided safely and flexibly.

Limited space presents a major challenge for power supply. Applications such as pipetting machines in medical technology require energy and media conduits for tubes and capillary tubes with diameters of only a few millimeters. For this special case, igus designed the e-cord micro. Because in tight spaces, the risk of lines and hoses bending when in motion is particularly high. Predefined radii that do not fall below a minimum of 45 mm prevent the e-cord micro from bending the line beyond this critical bend radius. At the same time, the elasticity of the material gives designers and assemblers many freedoms in machine construction for moving applications in confined spaces.

Order-based according to the modular principle

igus produces the e-cord micro on a custom basis to ensure optimal connection to different machine types. The modular design allows for the best adaptation to the respective movement requirements. Various directions and lengths in the travel paths and lifts can thus be easily and flexibly implemented in the respective machine. The e-cord micro exemplifies igus's concept of working together with the customer to find the optimal individual solution tailored to their specific requirements and challenges.