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Selection guide designing e-chains
®
Ba
Sizing e-chains ® Bi
1 Determine the size of the e-chain ® based on the specifi ed installation space of your machine ha
and/or of the selected fi lling (such as the number of cables/outer diameter of cable). hi
Determine fi ll weight kg
2 Determine the weight of the fi lling (cables and/or media hoses) in [kg/m] using the chainfl ex ®
quick selection or the manufacturer's information. [m]
Determine length of travel
3 Compare the fi ll weight calculated in (point ) to the maximum fi ll weight of the selected e-chain ®
and check suitability for unsupported application. [m]
Unsupported length 1
4 The maximum unsupported length initially depends on the fi ll weight and the e-chain ® selected. 2
At the same time, there are three diff erent levels of unsupported length: recommended range 3
of application: FL G Permitted sag: FL B Critical sag: should never be allowed! Twice the
value of the unsupported length determines the maximum travel in the unsupported type of 6.0
4.0
operation. For evaluation the weight of the cables to be carried must be known, then an exact 2.0 FL B
1.5
evaluation can be made using a diagram on the introductory page of the selected product. FL G
1.0
You will fi nd the values for FL G and FL B on the following pages in this chapter as an overview
0.5
and within every individual series’ chapter. They are necessary for: ● Finding the fi ll weight
0
and length of travel for the appropriate e-chain ® ● Identifying the maximum load of the e-chain ® 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5
used. 0 1 2 3 4 5
If the application works self-supporting, then The following options are available if there is no
the selection follows the following criteria: possibility of self-supporting e-chain ® application:
Opening principle: You can choose the next and
5 The quick fi nder gives an overview of the A stronger e-chain ® , that can be
operated unsupported.
possibilities to fi ll the e-chain ® .
or
Bend radius R: Option:
Determine the possible bend You can design your application
6 radius R [mm] of the e-chain ® with R B to be gliding.
respect to the cable diameter.
Interior separation is possible with: You can contact us directly or fax us your e-chain ®
Separators Full-width shelves Shelves requests! We will respond immediately!
7
Part No. e-chain ®
The price index gives you the possibility of making
price comparisons of similar sizes within the range.
8 Low Medium High . . .
Alternative e-chain ® dimensions:
Additional criteria: hi: Bi: ha: Ba:
9 ... for selection criteria such as pitch, permissible Fill weight [kg/m]
temperatures etc., please refer to our quick fi nder.
Travel [m]
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