Integrating strong, secure strain relief into energy chain mounting brackets is vital for good cable performance in moving applications. Limited space, high pull forces, vibration, temperature extremes, oil and coolant lubricants; are all challenges that need to be met by any strain relief system. Conventional strain-relief products do not always cope well with such conditions. For this reason, Cologne-based company igus has developed “Chainfix” saddle clamps for fixing cables properly within energy chains. Laboratory tests show that their tensile strength is around three times higher than that of standard clamps (3,500 N instead of 1,000 N). The narrow width and low height make the optimum use of limited space when directly mounted in the energy chain mounting bracket (or through a separate C profile rail outside the mounting bracket). Ribbed plastic saddles ensure a positive connection with the cables and thus secure strain relief. The cables remain clamped even under very large pull so that they cannot slip out.