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How can I guide fibre optic cables (FOC) and Ethernet cables on the crane?

Marco Thull | 5. July 2019

With energy chains you can carry energy, data and air, oils or water in one system. The energy chain is thus the most modular guidance system. It is a great challenge for operators of sewage plants, waste incineration plants, cranes, power plants or mines to guide data, energy and hydraulics safely on long travels. High […]

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How often do you need to lubricate or replace the rollers on an energy chain system?

Marco Thull | 5. July 2019

The service life of the rollers of an energy supply system generally depends on the roller material and the external environment. Free-running or unprotected rollers are exposed to external influences. In energy chain systems, rollers are integrated in the chain link and “lubricated for life” with a seawater-resistant lubricant. A replacement for such a system […]

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Are triflex R e-chains cleanroom compatible?

cweiss | 5. July 2019

triflex R e-chains can also be used in cleanroom applications. The used material igumid NB is used in other e-chains designs, which are certified with the ISO class 1 by the IPA Fraunhofer Institute. However, the application is decisive in 3-axis e-chains in robotic applications – in these applications, the energy supply often come into […]

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In mounting brackets of energy chains, what does “locking” or “pivoting” mean?

Marco Thull | 5. July 2019

The mounting chain link at the beginning and end of the energy chain can be made as lockingor moving. Pivoting connections are used as standard, but in vertical standing applications locking connections can be used, for instance, to prevent the chain from swinging away. In order to obtain additional stability, the mounting brackets are often […]

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How high is the tensile strength in triflex R e-chains?

cweiss | 5. July 2019

Each size of the triflex R e-chains has different tensile forces, which range from 50 N to 1,000 N. igus distinguishes between different versions TRE.B, TRC, TRCF, TRL and TRLF. Vote Up +0 Vote Down -0You already voted!

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