Metal chips are a problem for long travels and
for when energy chains need to be used for gliding applications. Now the designers
from igus have developed a horizontal upper run guiding system called
“Guidelok”. This new energy chain solution is ideal for longer travels up to 50
m and unsupported travel in the machining industry.
The new system carries the upper run of the energy
chain on a swivelling roller bracket which moves away from the moving radius
guaranteeing an unhindered ride. Guided in a lightweight aluminium trough, the
energy chain passes through the roller brackets first. The roller bracket then
moves out again behind the radius. Afterwards the upper energy chain run is
supported on the roller brackets. Due to this construction no debris can settle
between the sliding surfaces of the upper run and lower run of the energy
chain.
With less
material and energy, almost no wear.
Along with the main benefit of protecting cables
and hoses against chips and debris, this design offers a number of other
advantages. The enormous improvement of the free-supporting length allows users
to choose a smaller energy chain for the given length, saving material and
overall costs. Secondly – by using a smaller and unsupported energy
chain the required drive force reduces. Thirdly upper run and
lower run of the new “Guidelok” are separated from each other. This minimizes
friction and wear, which increases the lifetime once again.
New energy chain “Guidelok” for chip areas -from igus Gmbh, Cologne
Picture PM2209-02: igus GmbH, Cologne
The energy chain
passes the swivelling roller brackets (left), moves in and behind the radius
then out again (middle). Then the upper run sets down again, and is supported
by the brackets (right).
Already in
service
Just introduced, the new energy chain system is
already used successfully in an industrial application at a German manufacturer
of machine tools. A heavy steel chain has just been exchanged with “Guidelok”.
Changing the existing system for a gliding energy chain solution was out of the
question. Metal chips of a 1 Euro coin size would have settled in the inner
radius between upper run and lower run, which could have caused damage. In
contrast the new system for long unsupported lengths is ideal for such
applications.
The “Guidelok” energy guiding is - designed
modular and with few parts, and is optional with or without side troughs -
available ex works straight away. The company from Cologne is showing the
product at http://www.igus.in/wpck/default.aspx?Pagename=overview_guidelok_hor&C=IN&L=en ; among other things, a
movie illustrating the new principle of design. The manufacturer igus can
deliver within 24 hrs or at the same day. The program includes more than 70,000
energychain, cable, plug and connector components as well as other
accessories.
About igus India:
igus®
operations in India started in the year 1998 with head quarters in Bangalore. igus
offers widest range of products that includes polymer bearings, igubal®, DryLin® linear bearings
& guide systems enable them to serve the whole industrial establishments in
India from a small work shop to huge industrial establishments.
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