The strain relief
mustbedesignedsothattheoppositeruncannot
catch.
Camber contributes quiet operation the
e-chain®, but needs little more space.
Guidance necessary
In most cases,
vertical motion
applications
do not require
lateral guidance
Vertical, hanging applications
For hanging applications, heights over 100m
are possible with igus® e-chains®. The lateral acceleration then acts transversely the e-chain®, where it
is more stable. 100m
v max 20m/s Dependingonstrokeheightandstrengthofthee-chain®
a max 50m/s2 Dependingonstrokeheightandstrengthofthee-chain®
.igus.1 system. igus® offers
numerous versions without camber.125
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We recommend locking
mounting brackets for vertical
hanging applications. The
cables and hoses must secured carefully to
both end points the e-chain®.
Cables and hoses
Two important factors vertical hanging
applications are how the cables and hoses lay in
the e-chain® and and how they are secured the
end points: all cables and hoses must hung
so that they bear their own weight.eu
Technical data vertical hanging
Stroke height max.1 system one igus® best
solutions for hanging applications
Hanging igus® e-chain
systems® canreachdifferent
points
Verticalhanging| guidelokslimline| Application
WithE4. lateral acceleration occurs, lateral
guidance the e-chain® must provided in
most cases.
Order example: E4. The e-chain®
fulfils the function orderly conduit bundling only
and should not absorb any further tensile forces.10. Lateral acceleration can occur two
directions. This ensures
that the chain pressed into the trough.
NC version simply rotating the outer link
at E4. The diagram shows the principle of
such guidance.NC
Special solution for vertical motion:
guidelok slimline safe and fast
vertical guidance
● 7m/s and 10m/s2 80% less
trough required, saving costs and weight For
hanging systems 50m swinging of
the e-chain®, high reliability due the locking
mechanism and guiding rails Faster and easier
installation Reduced noise Easy access
for servicing Low weight due plastic
construction Energy, data and fluids supply
without interruption one system
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igus® guidelok slimline vertical guidance
in high-bay warehouse, high reliability
3D CAD, configurators, service life calculation and more www.1it'seasytocreate
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Vertical hanging Application
Hanging applications with heights over
100m are possible with e-chains®
Hanging installation with one-sided
U-profile and igus® e-chains®
cover the area which the energy chain may sway.igus.
Lateral accelerations both
directions are contained
Lateral acceleration can
occur two directions. Particularly in
the area material flow technology, the igus®
e-chain® enables bundled supply wide
variety cable types.32.Simplyrotate
the e-chain® outer link
No Camber version with igus® special
NC e-chains®
A normal igus® e-chain® with camber suitable
for hanging use enough space available.
igus® interior separation elements should used
for distinct division all cables and hoses.
Principle hanging igus®
e-chain® withlateralguidance,
lateral accelerations both
directions are contained. there
is room frequently the case for storage
and retrieval systems narrow aisles no
camber e-chain® must ordered. When using guide, e-chain® with camber should selected. However, must least
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The E4. The lateral guidance must installed accordingly. Safe strain relief and clear separation the
cables and hoses are the basic prerequisites for
hanging installations. Cables must able to
move freely and bear their own weight.
Verticalmotionwithlateralacceleration
If the application has purely vertical movement
without lateral acceleration, lateral support not
necessary. you have choice, the layout
in figure preferred. Partial guidance also option
- however, must least cover the area which
the e-chain® may sway. (No
Camber, without pretension). The use e-chain®
ensures that individual cables are not entangled
in parts shelves protruding pallets
