{"id":7050,"date":"2018-05-07T09:00:21","date_gmt":"2018-05-07T08:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/?p=7050"},"modified":"2018-05-03T16:25:53","modified_gmt":"2018-05-03T15:25:53","slug":"safe-cable-guidance-even-in-the-most-confined-spaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/safe-cable-guidance-even-in-the-most-confined-spaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Safe cable guidance even in the most confined spaces"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/igus-helps-engineering-artist-and-designer-create-a-bigger-3d-footprint\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">igus<\/a><\/span> extends its E2.1 micro series of quick and easy assembly energy chains with the introduction of the low profile E2.10.<\/p>\n<p>With inner and outer heights of 10 mm and 15 mm respectively, and very small bend radii the new series is designed for tiny spaces.<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 \/>\nAs with the other products in the E2.1 series, the links consist of only two parts: the bottom\/side part and a crossbar. This can be easily opened from the top and from the side with a screwdriver.<\/p>\n<p>With each first order, a simple e-chain opener tool for opening the chain quickly is also included.<\/p>\n<p>Using this, the chain can be opened in a few seconds and, after fitting the cables, easily closed again by hand.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Separators with rounded edges<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In keeping with the interior design of the chain, <span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/igus-adds-iglidur-h1-material-to-its-knife-edge-roller-range\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">igus<\/a><\/span> offers separators with rounded edges for a long service life of hoses and cables.<\/p>\n<p>For a precise spacing of the separators, a grid is marked on the crossbars.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stop-dog system<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The E2.1 micro series has a robust stop-dog system for up to 25% more unsupported length, 100% higher fill weights and 10% less weight than identical igus e-chain types.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2018brake\u2019 on the stop-dog of the links allows very quiet running. This means they are great in automatic doors, vehicles or in medical equipment, for example.<\/p>\n<p>In order for the energy chain and the cable to work well together, igus develops highly flexible <span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.igus.co.uk\/chainflex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chainflex cables<\/a><\/span>, which are specifically designed for use in energy chains.<\/p>\n<p>With the chainflex CFBUS.LB.060 Profinet cable, for example, data can be transmitted in the tightest of spaces with a bend radius of just 7.5 x d.<\/p>\n<p>The lifetime of chainflex cables for a given application is easy to find out.<\/p>\n<p>Using data from 2 billion test cycles <span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/self-lubricating-and-maintenance-free-linear-robot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">igus[<\/a>\/highlight] performs in its laboratory each year, the free online tool service life calculator offers an accurate prediction of the cable service life.<\/p>\n<p>When ordered as a ready-to-use readychain, comprising cables, connectors and e-chain, it\u2019s ready to install for immediate fitting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>igus extends its E2.1 micro series of quick and easy assembly energy chains with the introduction of the low profile E2.10. 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