igus E2.1 range with igumid CG LW

igus is converting the range of its standard energy chain series E2.1 to the recycled material known as igumid CG LW. The E2.1 energy chain series now consists of post-consumer recyclate, such as old fishing nets and discarded energy chains, which are recycled and processed into recyclate as part of the in-house ‘Chainge’ program. 

Not only do the energy chains have mechanical specifications that are comparable to those of standard chains, they are also available at the same price as the previous E2.1 series. Even in terms of wear behaviour, stability and continuous flexing cycles, the updated chains provide the same quality.

Compared to the standard material, the recycled material has an 80% lower CO₂ footprint. The series is also characterised by a long service life, particularly quiet operation, and easy filling and installation.

An online platform was added back in 2022 to the recycling initiative, through which customers can also recycle other components made of technical plastics while purchasing processed material in the form of regrind and regranulate. In addition to taking back old energy chains, igus also takes back old material as part of assembly orders.