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What is the maximum tensile force of the e-loop?

Tim Schneebeck | 5. July 2019

The e-loopcombines the advantages of a plastic e-chain with those of a high-tensile Dyneema rope. Ideal for three-dimensional movements. The tensile forces are absorbed by the rope and passed through the mounting brackets into the support structure. As a result, the cables are completely free of strain. The maximum tensile force is 50 kN Vote […]

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Do energy chains influence the energy efficiency of the entire system over long paths?

Marco Thull | 5. July 2019

Energy chain systems not only transport energy, data and media to machinery and equipment. They also have an influence on their energy costs. How much pull and push force, in other words drive power, is required at a given speed to move an energy chain? How light but at the same time sturdy must energy […]

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What is the lower run of an energy chain?

Marco Thull | 5. July 2019

The lower run is the lower side of an energy chain. The lower run usually rests on a support base during horizontal linear movements. If the upper run is extended and thus longer, the lower run simultaneously becomes shorter. In the other direction it is the other way round. A lower run can also be […]

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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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What are the advantages and disadvantages of energy chains compared to motorised cable drums, festooning or busbar systems?

Marco Thull | 5. July 2019

What is decisive often is not the pros and cons of the individual systems but if the particular system is the right energy supply for my application in terms of cost, durability and installation space. For example, if you compare only motorised cable drums to energy chains, there is no blanket answer, because in the […]

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