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What is the difference between pivoting and locking connection elements?

Phillip Hagedorn | 6. July 2019

Depending on the application, pivoting or locking mounting brackets are recommended. Pivoting mounting brackets are movable in the connection to the first chain link, which means that here a radius can also be moved. A locking mounting bracket is fixed in the connection to the first chain link, which means that this connection does not […]

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How reliable is the statement on service life expectancy?

Phillip Hagedorn | 6. July 2019

With the igus service life calculator the service life of the application can be calculated in advance. The data to which the computer refers are based on many tests conducted at the igus test laboratory. The statement from our computer is therefore already very reliable today and will become even more accurate with every additional […]

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When do I use a fixed version mounting bracket?

Phillip Hagedorn | 6. July 2019

Locking, that is non-movable, mounting brackets are used particularly in hanging and standing applications The locking connection of mounting bracket to the first chain link prevents arching of the energy chain. Vote Up +0 Vote Down -0You already voted!

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What are the things to consider when installing a gliding application?

Marco Thull | 5. July 2019

Almost every application for “long travels” has to be considered individually. As guidelines, a manual on this topic has been provided by igus for free as download . However, we recommend consulting with a service technician to select the right solution for your exact application. With more than 30,000 gliding applications, igus has the necessary […]

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What is the upper run of an energy chain?

Marco Thull | 5. July 2019

The upper run is the upper part of an energy chain. In a horizontal linear motion, the length of the upper run changes continuously. For this reason, the maximum unsupported upper run length must be taken into account in a horizontal application. This depends on the chain series, the additional load and the max. speed/acceleration. […]

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