Energy Chain Installation - 2500 Series

Installation of the Igus 2500 Energy chain on Stuga machines

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Introduction

There have been reliability problems with the use of the energy chain type "B15" (15.050.048..), prompting the sourcing of a more rigid structural type. The following design points have been taken into account

• The 2500 type chain from Igus is the correct system for our application. It is a standard type and generally stocked
• Using the 2500.03 type from this range is has a taller yet narrower cross section, but is ample for the application
• A bend radius of 100mm is specified by Beckhoff for the cable, but the decision has been made to reduce down to 55mm. This decision is based on the success / longevity of upgrades done in the field with 55mm radius and the fact that the 100mm bend radius will not fit in all applications. Using the 55mm bend radius allows a "one size fits all" for all Stuga applications
• The chain should be "Openable Outside" to enable a drag-style application on the inner faces
• Cable separators should be added every 10 links to help keep the cables separate and the Beckhoff cable as central as possible
• Cable tie points on the brackets are 100% essential. These "combs" are a clip on addition
• A rigid chain, coupled with a smaller bend radius removes the need for the "anti-rise" trays and the vertical members holding this assembly in the air
• The Beckhoff cable should be untwisted before feeding into the energy chain
  

Components

Part No	Igus Code	Photo	Description	Notes
A0001113	2500.03.055.0		Energy Chain: Series 2500.03 55mm Bend Radius	Supplied in metre units
A0001114	2030.34PZB		Energy Chain Bracket Set Pivotable With Cable Tie connection	Supplied as a Pair Must be the Pivotable type ...Do not use the mounting holes in the clip on cable tie addition. This is not strong enough to hold the energy chain ...The 2500 series has a different mounting hole pattern, so the plate that the energy chain is mounted on will need to be redrilled
A0001112	25.1.1		Energy Chain Separator for 2500 Chain	Two separators required every 10 links

Installation Flowline - Machining Centre Side

Upgrade PartNo
Links
Disposal	Remove the upper "Anti-rise" trays if fitted
Special Notes
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