Page 965 - ASEAN Chainflex Catalogue 2023

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with igus ® Design parameters | Cable and hose packages Design parameters | Round electrical cables with igus ®

Further guidelines Round electrical cables
for distribution
For electrical cables, the round cable is a safe, modular and cost-effective solution for e-chain systems . We recommend
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The cable weight should be symmetrically the following criteria for selecting the proper round electrical cables:
distributed across the width of the
e-chain . Selection criteria:
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Cables with different outer jacket Small minimum bend radii and mounting
materials must not be allowed to rub heights
together. If necessary, they must be laid Long service life at minimum bend radius
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separately. All igus chainflex cables can Service life expectations for your
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be combined with each other and other application (short or long travel, hanging)
brands of cables. Test data on service life from realistic tests
The cables should always be fixed at the The igus construction kit of energy chain systems solves all the Uncomplicated installation process - no
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moving end. The fixed end should also requirements for interior separation known today. hanging, laying out, etc, of cables required
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always have strain relief. Exceptions are Strain relief integrated directly into the Example at igus test laboratory: constant development and testing
made only for certain hydraulic hoses mounting bracket of chainflex cables
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with length compensation issues or other Flexible shields for shielded cables
high pressure hoses. (refer to "hydraulic Abrasion-resistant and non-adhesive
hoses"). outer jackets
Generally, the faster and more frequently Large selection to avoid expensive custom
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the e-chain operates, the more important designs
the exact positioning of the cables and
hoses inside the e-chain becomes. Due For bus cables and fibre optic cables, special
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to the wide variety of the possibilities, we attention must be paid to how effective
strongly recommend you take advantage transmission rates and shielding remain
of our free consultation services for your after millions of cycles at the minimum bend
specific applications. radius.

Bend radius R igus chainflex cables permit the smallest bend radius of 5 x d for
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one million strokes.
The bend radius of your e-chain
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depends on the thickest or stiffest cable
or hose in your application.
The bend radii of the e-chains should be
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adjusted to the recommendations of the
cable or hose manufacturer. The selection
of a larger radius than the minimum will
positively affect service life.
The specification of minimum bend
radii for cables refers to use at normal
temperatures. Other bend radii may be
recommended. Please ask your cable
supplier for details.

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The igus product range offers up to 12 different bend radii for each
chain series from stock. Here series 50 in the Storebaelt bridge
project.

We recommend complete e-chain systems , - where bend radii for all cables and hoses, interior separation and service
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life are optimally matched. Also ask for the igus system guarantee. readychain from page 910

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