Igus Terminology: Short Cut Description Application-Icons

igus Terminology
Throughout this catalog you will find the following terms and formulas:
Application-Icons
Unsupported - short travels
Gliding - long travels
Vertical hanging
Vertical standing
Side-mounted
Rotary motion
Description
The rotation angle of the rotating machine element
Deviation of the center point
[mm]
Acceleration
[m/s2]
AR
Outer radius, E-Chain
Ba
Outer E-Chain width
[mm]
Bi
Inner E-Chain width
[mm]
BRa
BRi
Guide trough outer width
[mm]
Guide trough inner width
[mm]
Over length E-Chain radius in final position
[mm]
D2
FLB
Over length for long travels gliding
[mm]
Unsupported length with sag
[m]
FLG
FLU
Unsupported straight length
[m]
Unsupported lower run
FZmax
Maximum additional load
[kg/m]
Nominal clearance height
[mm]
ha
Outer E-Chain height
[mm]
HF
hi
Required clearance height
[mm]
Inner E-Chain height
[mm]
HRa
HRi
Outer trough height
[mm]
Inner trough height
IR
Inner radius, E-Chain
Add-on for bending radius
Horizontal and vertical
Nested
Side by side
[mm]
[m]
[mm]
(K is taken from the data tables of the individual igus Series)

K2
[]
[mm]
PDF: www.igus.com/echainpdf.asp
Specs/CAD/RFQ: www.igus.com/echain.asp
RoHS info: www.igus.com/RoHS.asp
Short cut
[mm]
Further add-on if the mounting bracket

location is set lower (for long travels)
[mm]
LK
E-Chain length
[mm]
Number of links
[1]
nMon
Number of installation sets (left/right)
[1]
nRi
Number of trough-sets (left/right)
Bending radius
RBR
"Reverse bending radius
[mm]
S
S/
2
T
Length of travel
[mm]
Half length of travel
[mm]
Pitch
[mm]
Speed (travel)
[m/s]
X1
X2
Inner machine-construction space (TwisterChain)
[mm]
Outer radius chain, including clearance (TwisterChain)
[mm]
[1]
[mm]
Combined motions
Formula
Description
2 x FLB
2 x FLG
Calculation of maximum travel length, unsupported with sag
Calculation of maximum travel length, unsupported straight
BRI Ba + 5
HRI 2 x ha
Calculation of the minimum guide trough width
Calculation of the minimum guide trough height
K=xR
Add-on for bending radius
LK = S/2 + M + K =
Calculation of chain lengths For all types of applications,

fixed end is outside the center of travel
LK = S/2 + K
Calculation of chain lengths For all types of applications,

fixed end in the center of travel, except rotary movements and most long travels
LK = S/2 + K + K2 =
Calculation of chain lengths for long travels,

fixed end in the center of travel
1.3
igus Energy Chain

Systems
Calculation of Chain Length

If the fixed end of the Energy Chain is located in the center of the travel, the chain length LK is calculated by
using half the length of travel and adding the value K for the curved length. (You can obtain the value K from
the tables in the catalog.) Placing the fixed end in the center of the travel is the most cost-effective solution
because it requires the shortest Energy Chain, cables and hoses.
Fixed end in the center of the travel is the

most favorable solution.
LK =
S
+K
2
This formula is generally valid for all

types of applications if the fixed
end is in the center of the travel.
Exceptions: rotary movements and
most long travels.
S
Telephone 1-800-521-2747
Fax
1-401-438-7270
S/2
LK
S
K
R
M
= chain length
= length of travel
=xR
Standardized in
Value K,
depending on the
bending radius
= bending radius
= deviation from
the center
point
S/2
LK =
This formula is valid if the

fixed end is outside the
center of the travel.
S
+ M + K
2
S
S/2
Diagrams
unsupported
length,
Page 1.10
S/2
Camber
Camber is the curve of the upper run along its unsupported length. All igus Energy Chains are manufactured with camber, special no camber (NC) Energy Chains are available upon request. The
camber allows for longer unsupported lengths and increases service life and operating safety. In the
Installation Dimensions section of each respective Energy Chain description, you will find the measurement HF, which specifies the necessary clearance height, taking the camber into account. The
camber allows for longer unsupported lengths and increases service life and operating safety. Upon
request, we can deliver Energy Chains without camber for restricted space applications; however,
these no camber chains do not have the same load-bearing capacity. Please consult igus.
Internet: http://www.igus.com
email: [email protected]
QuickSpec: http://www.igus.com/qs/echain.asp
Principle of camber for igus Energy Chains HF = required installation height
1.4
HF
= nominal
clearance
height
= required
clearance
height
Necessary clearance heightdepends on the camber of

the Energy Chain. Find values for necessary clearance
height HF on each product
page.
Energy Chain Systems
System Analysis
Date:
From:
Telephone:
1-800-521-2747
Fax:
1-401-438-7270
To:
igus, inc.
P.O. Box 14349
East Providence, RI 02914
Travel:
Fixed end: center of the
in.
travel
Max. width permitted

(if applicable):
in.
yes
inches from the
or
Type of
Application
(check all
that apply)
HF
center
Max. installation height HF:

in.
R desired:
in.
HRi
BRi
Guide trough?
yes; if yes, which:
Dimensions:
BRi
in.
Dimensions:
in.
HRi
in.
Assembly point (floor, wall, console, etc.):
Environment
Dynamics
Speed:
Cycles/Day:
(f/s)
_
Temperature (F):
Acceleration:
Span (Standard = 6.5 ft.):
in.
(f/s2)
Days/Year:
Outer diameter:
Humidity (%):
Dust, dirt, chips:
Special parameters:
Number
Manufacturer/Type, No.
Conductor/AWG
Outer Dia.
Weight lbs/ft.
Bending radius
Cables/Hoses
Installation space
Please supply us with as much application data as possible. Items highlighted in red must be filled out for analysis.
You will receive a complete analysis with cable/hose layout proposal and quote by the end of the next business day.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Further individual components desired:

Energy Chains / Energy Tubes
Chainflex cables/special conduits
Guide troughs
Strain relief
Harnessing
On-site assembly
Other:
Energy Chain
Energy Tube
To be opened:
On both sides
Along the outer radius
Along the inner radius
Special requests:
igus System guarantee?
Please copy, fill in and fax. Thank you.
1.5
Internet: http://www.igus.com
email: [email protected]
QuickSpec: http://www.igus.com/qs/echain.asp
Telephone 1-800-521-2747
Fax
1-401-438-7270
igus Energy Chain

Systems
Energy Chain Solutions
1.6
Long travels (441 m) with igus Rol Energy

Chain Long travel applications
High fill weights (60 kg/m) with System

E4. Fill weights/Load diagrams
Multi-axis E-Chains Easy Triflex on a production line, combined movements
ReadyChain under water. System E4 and

Chainflex CF9, ReadyChain
ReadyChain with combined motions on

tooling machines
Series E6-52 high speed (15 m/s) low noise

operation, optimized noise level
Crash test unit: 22 m/s speed and 784 m/s2

acceleration, Travel speed
Complex movements with

TriflexR, combined movements
Cleanroom and Triflex R

Technical Environment
Extension links for E2 and E4 for large

conduits, Cable and Hoses
Zig-zag movements, 36 m height with

E4/4. Zig-zag movements
igus
igus System E6 - High acceleration and

ESD safety, ESD & ATEX
Unsupported application System E4, up

to 164 ft/s (50 m/s) speed
Unsupported, side-mounted
E4 Series R188
Unsupported application
System E4
Gliding application System E4,

up to 1641 ft (500 m) realized
Gliding, side-mounted
Series E4/4
Gliding application
System E4
PDF: www.igus.com/echainpdf.asp
Specs/CAD/RFQ: www.igus.com/echain.asp
RoHS info: www.igus.com/RoHS.asp
Energy Chain Solutions
Vertical, standing Series E4/light,

up to 19.69 ft (6 m) possible
Rotary movement
System E4
Vertical, standing
Series E4/light
Vertical, hanging Series E4 up

to 131 ft(40 m) possible
Spiral and rotary movement

TwisterChain
Combined movement
Series Triflex
1.7

Igus Terminology: Short Cut Description Application-Icons

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Igus Terminology: Short Cut Description Application-Icons

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Igus Terminology: Short Cut Description Application-Icons

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

igus Terminology

Unsupported - short travels

Gliding - long travels

The rotation angle of the rotating machine element

Deviation of the center point

Outer radius, E-Chain

Outer E-Chain width

Inner E-Chain width

Guide trough outer width

Guide trough inner width

Over length E-Chain radius in final position

Over length for long travels gliding

Unsupported length with sag

Unsupported straight length

Unsupported lower run

Maximum additional load

Nominal clearance height

Outer E-Chain height

Required clearance height

Inner E-Chain height

Outer trough height

Inner trough height

Inner radius, E-Chain

Add-on for bending radius

Horizontal and vertical

(K is taken from the data tables of the individual igus Series)

Further add-on if the mounting bracket

Number of installation sets (left/right)

Number of trough-sets (left/right)

"Reverse bending radius

Half length of travel

Inner machine-construction space (TwisterChain)

Outer radius chain, including clearance (TwisterChain)

Calculation of maximum travel length, unsupported with sag

Calculation of maximum travel length, unsupported straight

Calculation of the minimum guide trough width

Calculation of the minimum guide trough height

Add-on for bending radius

Calculation of chain lengths For all types of applications,

Calculation of chain lengths For all types of applications,

Calculation of chain lengths for long travels,

igus Energy Chain

Calculation of Chain Length

Fixed end in the center of the travel is the

This formula is generally valid for all

This formula is valid if the

Principle of camber for igus Energy Chains HF = required installation height

Necessary clearance heightdepends on the camber of

Energy Chain Systems

Fixed end: center of the

Max. width permitted

Max. installation height HF:

Assembly point (floor, wall, console, etc.):

Span (Standard = 6.5 ft.):

Dust, dirt, chips:

Further individual components desired:

Please copy, fill in and fax. Thank you.

igus Energy Chain

Energy Chain Solutions