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Cutting machines

Energy chains, cables, and bearings for laser, plasma, and water jet cutting machines

Cutting systems with laser, plasma, or water jet technology are often used to machine metallic and non-metallic workpieces.
The systems are equipped with a large number of cables, including data, control, hydraulic, and energy cables, which must be guided stably but still flexibly enough over the travels that are usually of short to medium distance so as not to restrict machine tool function.
With our energy chains for cutting systems, we focus on reliable solutions that allow quiet operation even at high speeds, fit into tight spaces, and can be installed easily and affordably.

Cutting machine

Tech up and Cost down: our top products for cutting machines

Guide systems for corrugated tubes

Guide for corrugated tubes

  • Guide corrugated tubes parallel to the e-chain
  • Simple clipping in of PMA clips
  • Quick replacement of the hoses
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drylin linear guides

Energy chain series E2/000

  • High robustness combined with quiet operation
  • Long service life of the cables
  • Wide range of fastening options
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readycable

Drive technology

  • Harnessed chainflex cables
  • 4-year service life guaranteed thanks to extensive tests and quality checks
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PVC cables

PVC cables

  • Choose cost-effective PVC instead of PUR
  • Good abrasion properties
  • Calculate service life online
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xiros roller ball table

xiros ball transfer units

  • Move heavy and sensitive loads with ease
  • Load capacity of up to 1,000N without problems
  • Lubrication and maintenance-free, cost-effective
Find out more about xiros ball transfer units
Linear guides and roller bearings

Linear guides and roller bearings

  • Completely lubrication-free process
  • Maintenance-free and insensitive to external influences
Learn more about drylin linear bearing technology

Cutting machine application stories: The right solution for any problem.

E6 energy chain

Smooth operation at high speeds and accelerations

An E6 plastic energy chain displays its strengths perfectly in this Grenzebach Maschinenbau GmbH cutting tool. It not only meets the high demands without any problems, but can also easily guarantee smooth operation for many years.

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    • Laser cutting machine

    Quick and easy installation, everything from a single source

    A new laser cutting system from Bystronic, a machine tool manufacturer, was to be given a robust, dynamic energy supply system. A quickly installed, pre-assembled complete readychain system safely handles the high travel speeds and accelerations.

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    • Cutting machine

    Safe cable guidance in confined spaces

    The Messner MultiTherm series can accommodate eleven cutting suspensions. To accommodate the cables and hoses for all housings safely in a very limited space, special importance was placed on the energy supply system.

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    • Cutting machine

    Multidimensional movements

    The energy supply systems in this 3D plasma bevel unit are responsible for a smooth cutting process even under the most adverse environmental conditions. Our movable triflex energy chain ensures endlessly swivelling axes in all directions.

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