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146 More information X www.igus.eu/plasticsforlongerlife Dirty environment | Technical environment igus ® tests: e-chains ® and chainflex ® cables are tested for resistance against chemicals and oils in long-term tests e-tubes that repel hot swarf, up to +850ºC with theigus ® igumidHTmaterial X www.igus.eu/HT igus ® experience with: Dust, dirt, mud, compost, wood, textile fibres, paper dust, abrasivepaste, cooling agents, glass dust, glass splinters, coal dust, sand, corundumandmuchmore. igus ® e-tubes in the swarf area of a machine tool Hot asphalt is no problem for igus ® e-tubes Compost sludge, numerous related references available upon request System E4 in an incinerating plant, safe also in abrasive dirt and dust Spatter, hot swarf Laboratory tests and numerous field applications have proved that igus ® e-chains ® and e-tubes reliably protect cables in welding robots and machine tools since 20 years. e-tubes made from the igus ® igumid HT material are resistant to hot swarf up to +850°C (1,562°F), no swarf sticks. This opens new possibilities for replacing more complex and expensive steel tubes. All E2 and E4 e-tubes from the standard product range are available in igumid HTmaterial upon request. igumid G in direct contact with large amounts of melted aluminium is not recommended. Dirt, dust, swarf Materialsanddesignmake igus ® e-chains ® excellent problem-solvers in tough environments. Please consult igus ® with your application. Vacuum igus ® e-chains ® made of igumid G can be used in vacuum applications. Very little outgassing occurs. Chemical resistance igumid G is resistant to fuel, lubricants, oils, fats, alcohol, ester, ketone, and aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons. Oxidants and acids are damaging. The table X Page 148 shows an excerpt of the resistance to chemicals. Acid-resistant e-chains ® are available upon request. Coolant resistance e-chains ® and e-tubes have proven resistance to cooling agents. However, we are always willing to perform individual tests if you have particular problems or advanced developments. Table on resistance to chemicals X Page 148