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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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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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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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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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Are plastic energy chains resistant to special chemicals?

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 suitable for use in conjunction […]

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