twisterband - rotary movements in a very small space

Compact, modular, cost-effective, twistable up to 7,000°*

Rotary movements in the smallest of spaces - 20 times around its own axis. The extremely compact twisterband enables cost-effective, low-wear and low-maintenance rotary movements to be realised in the tightest of spaces while safely guiding energy, data and media.

  • 7,000°* and more rotary movement horizontally and up to 3,000° in vertical installation position
  • Rotational speeds of up to 180°/s possible
  • Compact, modular and lightweight
  • Belts can be shortened as required
  • Extremely small installation spaces, very slim design around rotary axis
  • Can be used in various installation positions (horizontal, vertical, upside down)
  • Cost-effective
  • Easy to fill
  • Ideal in combination with chainflex® cable for rotary movements in very confined installation spaces
  • 5 sizes available
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Size overview

twisterband size overview
twisterband size overview

Calculation: number of strips depends on angle of rotation

(Please always round up the number of bands)
TB12: XX ≈ rotation angle / 360 + 2

  • Example: XX ≈ 1200° / 360 + 2
  • Result: XX ≈ 6 bands

TB20: XX ≈ angle of rotation / 340 + 2

  • Example: XX ≈ 1200° / 340 + 2
  • Result: XX ≈ 6 bands

TB29: XX ≈ angle of rotation / 180 + 2

  • Example: XX ≈ 720° / 180 + 2
  • Result: XX ≈ 6 bands

TB30: XX ≈ angle of rotation / 180 + 2

  • Example: XX ≈ 1200° / 180 + 6
  • Result: XX ≈ 13 bands

Assembly instructions

Find the installation instructions for twisterband here.

twisterband assembly instructions

Application examples

twisterband in various industrial sectors.

twisterband application examples

Test laboratory

Take a look at our test laboratory for energy chain.

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Special specification of the twisterband

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Film hinge: Easy access and quick filling with cable and hose (TB20.44.18, TB30)

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Maximum rotation angle as a rule of thumb: each 180° belt = 360° more rotation

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A central shaft must be installed for horizontal orientation angles of rotation above 1500°

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igus® twisterband: Smallest installation spaces, very slim design around rotary axis

twisterband

Compact, modular and cost-effective - Horizontal: 7,000°* and more possible, vertical up to 3,000° rotary movement in the smallest of spaces

twisterband

Can be used in various installation positions: here horizontal 7,000°* and more rotary movement in the smallest of spaces. Limited length compensation possible

twisterband HD

twisterband HD

  • Even more stable
  • Even higher service life
  • Rotary movements in the smallest of spaces up to 7,000 degrees*
  • max. Rotation speed 180°/s
  • Guidance of electrical cables, fibre optic cables, pneumatic cables in one system
To twisterband HD

*Rotational movements up to 3600° can be ordered from stock. From 3600°, please get in touch with your igus® contact person.

What is a twisterband?

The twisterband is the brainchild of igus® engineers; it is the component in the e-spool® that allows the system to function without any slip rings. It is a plastic energy chain that allows rotary movement in a compact space. It provides maintenance-free guidance in confined spaces, and fully secures the media it guides. Rotary motion up to 7,000 degrees horizontally and 3,000 degrees vertically is possible, as well as speeds up to 360 degrees per second. This particularly novel component eliminates an array of possible complications when the e-spool® is applied in any given application. Since energy or media can be guided together with continuous end-to-end connection, and the rotary motion required to roll and unroll the e-chain® is done via a twisterband solution, there is no need for slip rings.

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