What is drag chain cable?
Cable drag chains—also referred to as cable chains, cable carriers, cable track, and energy chains—are flexible hollow structures used to guide, support, and protect cables, hoses, and hydraulic lines when in motion.
What is E chain?
Energy chains (also called energy supply chains, e-chains) are mechanical machine elements. They are used to guide and protect energy, data and signals that have to withstand the most diverse environmental influences. The decisive fact about cable guides is the symbiosis of the components moving against each other.
What sells igus?
igus is a manufacturer of technical products made of high-performance plastics. This includes, plastic plain bearings, flexible cables, energy chains, connectors, robotic components, 3D-printed products and ball bearings.
How do you determine the length of a drag chain?
The fixed point of the cable drag chain should be connected in the middle of the travel distance. This arrangement gives the shortest connection between the fixed point and the moving consumer and thus the most efficient chain length. Chain length calculation = L/2 + π * R + 2 * T + E ≈ 1 m chain = 39 qty.
What are the uses of chain cables?
Cable drag chains are sometimes referred to as cable chains, cable carriers, energy chains or cable track. Their role is to support and protect moving cables. They can be manufactured from plastic or steel and can be used in an extremely wide range of applications.
What does igus stand for?
IGUS
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| IGUS | International Group for Unstable Substances (OECD) |
What are energy chains?
How do I pick a cable drag chain?
Selecting Cable/drag/energy Chains for CNC
- Step 1: Cable Clearance in Chain. Clearance:
- Step 2: Chain Fill. To determine if the required carrier system inner cavity width Bi is sufficient.
- Step 3: Cavity Setup.
- Step 6: Types of Cable Stress.
- Step 7: Type of Construction.
- Step 8: Chain Setup.
- Step 9: Failure Types.
Why choose IGUs® for your cable carrier installation?
Proper installation is essential for the life of your cable carrier, and igus® has a team of dedicated engineers ready to assist you every step of the way. From site inspection, to installation, to complete modernization, our team will ensure the longest possible service life for your cable carrier system.
Who is IGUs®?
About us The worldwide motion plastics® expert for plastic solutions in motion Hidden champion in German mechanical engineering Leading manufacturer of energy chain systems and polymer plain bearings Represented in 35 countries, headquarter in Cologne igus ® operates the largest test laboratories and factories in its sector
What is IGUs® plastic?
iglide® plastics are engineered with reinforcing materials to handle high shocks, as well as solid lubricants to lubricate systems independently. Every year, igus® develops more than 100 new iglide® plastic materials.
Are your control cables tested in energy chains?
Our control cables have been tested meticulously in energy chains in our test lab to ensure that they can withstand millions of cycles.