{"id":10462,"date":"2019-01-18T08:00:50","date_gmt":"2019-01-18T08:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/?p=10462"},"modified":"2019-01-15T14:09:05","modified_gmt":"2019-01-15T14:09:05","slug":"ice-chain-keeps-equipment-moving-in-freezing-temperatures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/ice-chain-keeps-equipment-moving-in-freezing-temperatures\/","title":{"rendered":"Ice chain keeps equipment moving in freezing temperatures"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In order to prevent cable management systems seizing up during wintery conditions, igus has developed a new energy chain, called <span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.igus.co.uk\/info\/energy-chains-icechain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ice-chain<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>With injection-moulded raised contact points, the chance of freezing to the running surface is significantly reduced along with the associated cost of downtime and maintenance.<br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7565662001938327\" data-ad-slot=\"7585079586\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\nInclined lifts are used in a variety of places to carry people or goods over mountainous terrains.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of use, long-lasting, trouble-free operation is a must &#8211; because of the high altitudes and poor access, a failure would usually result in high maintenance costs.<\/p>\n<p>These challenges are compounded when inclined lifts are used at very high altitudes or in adverse weather conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Here, there is a risk of freezing especially in systems with energy chains that are moved infrequently. If the system does freeze to the running surface, operation can only be resumed after a complicated defrosting process.<\/p>\n<p>Concepts that prevent freezing, such as the innovative ice-chain from igus, are needed to guarantee safety and reliability under these extreme conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The technique implemented here is just as simple as it is effective: two raised domes per chain link are injection-moulded onto the crossbars of the e-chain along the outer radius of the chain \u2013 this reduces the contact surface area, and thus the risk of freezing.<\/p>\n<p>The rectangular stop-dog system, which distributes the forces evenly, and the strong pin\/bore connection in the side links guarantee high strength, offering large payloads or fill weights.<\/p>\n<p>As the domes are only 1.8 mm high, the installation height is only slightly larger when compared to standard e-chains. The ice-chain can therefore be integrated easily even in confined installation spaces.<\/p>\n<p>As for all e-chains developed for outdoor use, the ice-chain is made of weatherproof and media-resistant high-performance plastics.<\/p>\n<p>The material, igumid G, can be used in applications down to \u201140\u00b0C. With jacket materials made of PUR or TPE, chainflex cables provide trouble-free service even at temperatures well below freezing over very long time periods.<\/p>\n<p>And, if temperatures go down to below \u201135\u00b0C, a chainflex CF29 series servo cable can be used, which will still reliably supply any drive system.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the <span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/igus-adds-iglidur-h1-material-to-its-knife-edge-roller-range\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">igus<\/a><\/span> readychain concept, the ice-chain is also available as a complete system fully equipped with pre-harnessed cables that can be quickly installed and connected.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In order to prevent cable management systems seizing up during wintery conditions, igus has developed a new energy chain, called ice-chain. With injection-moulded raised contact points, the chance of freezing to the running surface is significantly reduced along with the associated cost of downtime and maintenance. 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