e-chains are compact and increase plant reliability and productivity. If the chain folds, the upper and lower run reach a height of around 800 millimeters. Cables and hoses are safely guided with interior separators, so that they can never cross each other and get tangled up together. The risk of cable break: reduced to a […]
It is a challenge to run energy, data and media cables in machines with inclined axes. The means of choice in the past: steel chains. Their biggest drawback, however: they are heavy. The constant vibration leads to massive wear in the area of the bolts. Time and again, there is a deformation of the crossbars, […]
If the unsupported length of a series is exceeded according to the FLG diagram (fill weight, travel), the following options are available. Choose a more stable e-chain. Example: E4.42, additional weight 15 kg/m; travel/unsupported length: 5 m/2.5 m Under these conditions, the E4.42 is in “critical sag”. If an energy chain is required in the […]
With a mounting angle between 3-5°, the e-chain is slightly forced downward by the push/pull force. This prevents the rising up of the e-chain. The angle of incidence of the upper run to the lower run is approximately 3-5°. This angle is also ideal for reducing wear. If the upper run is installed in parallel […]
Especially for the packaging, food and beverage industry special requirements are called for in the design of energy chains. These must be, for example, always easy to clean. The igus® energy chain series TH3 has been specially developed to meet these requirements. Their design is intended for efficient cleaning. In addition, there is no friction […]