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Which installation options are available for mounting brackets?

Marco Thull | 5. July 2019

Four installation options define the position of the connection surfaces of the mounting brackets on energy chains. For most mounting brackets, a distinction is made between the connection surface in the inner radius and outer radius. Here are 4 possible options A1 to A4. Vote Up +0 Vote Down -1You already voted!

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What are the solutions for COBOTS?

cweiss | 5. July 2019

igus currently offers different standard systems for Universal Robots, TM Robots & Kuka LBR iiwa. The e-chain systems are divided into two different divisions. Metal clamps with plastic mounting brackets for the chain sizes 30 & 40 Plastic clamps with mounting bracket (protector) for the chain size 40 Another solution for COBOTS: The flexible, injection-moulded […]

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Are plastic energy chains resistant to hot chips?

Marco Thull | 5. July 2019

The material of which igus e-chains are made has to cope with a great deal of stress such as pressure and tensile strain, and must be abrasion-resistant, very sturdy and have a high modulus of elasticity, whereby it must also exhibit stable behaviour at high and low temperatures and be resistant to hot chips. As […]

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When do I take pivoting, and when locking mounting brackets?

Marco Thull | 5. July 2019

Pivoting mounting brackets are used as standard. In pivoting connections, a pivoting movement takes place between the mounting bracket and the first chain link. Locking mountig brackets are used in vertical standing applications – here, a locking connection is created between the first chain link and mounting bracket, which avoids a swing out of the […]

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What are the benefits of service loops?

Tim Schneebeck | 5. July 2019

Service loops can be easily integrated into the system with easy on-site handling. It is the industry standard for such systems and has been in use for decades. Vote Up +0 Vote Down -0You already voted!

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