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Hygienically-designed energy chains

08 June 2017

The TH3 series is a hygienically designed energy chain from igus, developed for use on machines in the food and beverage processing and packaging industries.

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Its open design makes it easy to clean, while rounded corners and simple, threadless connections prevent dead spaces where debris and germs can build-up. The structure of the e-chain avoids surfaces lying on top of each other; this prevents plastic on plastic abrasion and material shedding.

“The TH3 series is the world’s first plastic e-chain developed according to ‘hygienic design’ guidelines,” said Justin Leonard, the-chain director, igus. The blue material is FDA-compliant and is highly resistant to aggressive cleaning agents and chemicals.

The TH3 e-chain is available from stock with a choice between 25.5mm and 45mm inner heights, and four inner widths for each of these heights.