Hybrid energy chains made of plastic and steel for height

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Energy chains in construction machinery, crane systems, lifting platforms, lifters, etc. require more unsupported length. Sahl chains are often used here because they are stiffer than plastic chains. Igus offers hybrid chains made of steel and plastic. They are lighter than pure steel chains, but stiffer than plastic chains. Below we present two types:

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Hybrid energy chains for the heights
Modular hybrid chain made of steel and plastic

Hybrid energy chains for the heights

08.04.2020/XNUMX/XNUMX | the energy chains Hybrid series YE from Igus is 50% lighter than conventional steel chains and offers 50% more unsupported length than a plastic cable carrier. The hybrid chains made of steel and plastic are therefore particularly stiff. Igus has now expanded the easy-to-assemble YE series by two sizes. Even long hydraulic hoses and heavy loads lead the new sizes Construction or elevators safely up.

For the safe driving of Lines and hoses on lifting platforms. Drilling machines or cherry pickers often use heavy steel chains. They are difficult to assemble and in the event of maintenance, they often have to replace the entire chain. igus can remedy this with the world's first hybrid chain. "The YE series combines the advantages of steel and plastic. With an interior height of 42 millimeters, it is already on several construction machines and telescopic arms for unsupported lengths of up to to seven meters successfully used. Our customers are impressed by the modular structure and the easy installation of the energy supply. Because the energy chain is easy to open and close, ”explains Joerg Ottersbach, Head of Business Unit E-Chains Igus GmbH.

The new sizes are designed for handling even heavier additional loads in even higher unsupported lengths with hydraulic hoses. The YE.56 has an internal height of 56 mm and allows a self-supporting length of up to 8,5 m. The YE.108 is 108 mm high on the inside and was specially developed for drilling rigs that can safely guide heavy, large lines and hydraulic hoses up to 9,5 m.

Plastic and steel energy chain combination

The main Chain Links the YE series are made of steel, the bolts, outer plates and opening bars are made of a tribologically optimized high-performance plastic. The hybrid chain is very stiff and, thanks to a rear grip, is stable with up to 50% less weight than conventional steel chains.

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The saved weight is released for higher additional loads on the extension arm of lifting platforms. Igus also saves on the production of the hybrid chain thanks to the plastic content 22% energy. screws, Rivets or bolts are not required because the chain is modular. And so there is no risk of these connecting elements loosening under the influence of viration.

Cables can be quickly replaced thanks to the opening webs. For the interior of the energy chain, the plastics specialist offers cable and hose-friendly elements for division.

The energy supply is also available as a ready-made product Readychain system with energy chains suitable and tested Chain flex lines, Hydraulic components, hoses and hose fittings. Incidentally, Igus grants a 36 month guarantee for the Chainflex cables - unique in the world.

Modular hybrid chain made of steel and plastic

25.06.2019/42/XNUMX | Leading lines and hoses in working platforms or vertical lifts safely upwards: igus has now developed its first plastic-steel hybrid chain for such applications. The new energy supply "YE.XNUMX" (picture above) is thanks to high-performance polymers 50% lighter than conventional steel chains and ensures 50% more unsupported lengths as energy chains made of plastic.

The supporting chain links the cable carrier consist of Steel and thus ensure high rigidity, while the bolt / bore connection, the outer link plates and the crossbars are completely tribologically optimized from one High performance plastic consist. So the user saves thanks to the Plastic 50% weight a. Compared to an energy chain made of plastic, the new hybrid chain allows 50% more unsupported length.

Features of the hybrid chain

The limbs of the YE.42 Chains can be easily put together and assembled quickly. Due to the modular structure, the manufacturer completely dispenses with Screws, rivets or bolts that can loosen under vibrations. Lines are through the opening crossbars Quickly exchangeable: The new YE.42 also achieves its high level of stability through a rear grip to lock the links. For the interior of the energy chain, there is a wide range of interior dividing elements for subdivision that is gentle on cables and hoses.

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The hybrid chain made of steel and plastic is currently available with an inner height of 42 mm and a width of 50 to 400 mm with a bending radius of 100 mm - other sizes on request. The energy management is also as pre-assembledThe readychain system with energy chain-compatible and tested Chainflex cables, hydraulic components, hoses and hose fittings is available.