More and more people are using height-adjustable desks for ergonomic working. Organised cable guidance is essential to avoid tangled cables and tripping hazards. The new OfficeChain OCO.32.37.0 from igus is the perfect solution for this. Thanks to its easy handling and simple design, the chain blends unobtrusively into all kinds of office environments while providing organisation and structure.

Height-adjustable desks are experiencing a great boom and have become an integral part of modern office environments. More and more people are opting for these desks so as to work more ergonomically and healthily. This is also reflected in the market: sales of adjustable desks have risen significantly over the last three years and are forecast to increase by an average of 5% every year until 2028 . This growing demand reflects a stronger awareness of the health benefits of mobile working. A dynamic workplace that allows users to switch between sitting and standing positions also increases productivity and general well-being. However, these movements are usually not so good for the cables leading to the computer, monitor or telephone. Either they end up in a tangle, get caught in your feet or, in the worst case, twist. 

Organised cable guidance is therefore the be-all and end-all. With the new OfficeChain OCO.32.37.0 from igus, cable organisation is child's play. Thanks to its simple handling and discreet design, the chain blends into office environment while setting things in order. When straight, the OfficeChain impresses with its closed shape on one side, which makes it look neat and tidy. 

"Its one-piece design with concealed pin/bore connection also gives it an appealing look from the side," explains Kira Weller, Product Manager-e-chains, igus. "Thanks to the tried-and-tested Easy design, the cables can be easily pushed into the chain and concealed."

The development of the OfficeChain began in 2019 with discussions between igus USA and a renowned global office furniture manufacturer. The latter was looking for a strong and appealing solution for its height-adjustable desks. The first samples from igus were convincing and led to good progress. The COVID-19 pandemic slowed down the project as the future of the office space was unclear. The office furniture manufacturer temporarily suspended the development process. However, igus continued to pursue the project and presented a refined concept at the end of 2022, which impressed the office furniture manufacturer. 

Over the past two and a half years, several design iterations were carried out to optimise the size, strength and aesthetics of the chain and to test its functionality with the customer's cables inside. The final version of the OfficeChain has brackets at both ends, which are either screwed or attached with special rubber-coated magnets to provide additional support on the work surface. 

"The OfficeChain OCO.32.37.0 is a real innovation for height-adjustable desks. It not only offers a functional solution, but also blends in perfectly with modern office environments", adds Kira Weller.