Cable drag chain is an essential component in various industrial applications, providing a reliable solution for the management and protection of cables and tubes. These chains are designed to guide and protect moving cables and tubes, ensuring their safe and efficient operation in dynamic environments. Understanding the application and characteristics, as well as the construction of cable drag chains, is crucial for selecting the right solution for specific industrial needs.
Application and Characteristics of Cable Chains
The application of cable drag chain is diverse, ranging from machine tools and robotics to material handling equipment and automation systems. Such as numerically controlled machine tools, electronic devices, dimension stone mechanism, glass mechanism, door-window mechanism, plastic injection moulding machine, manipulator, weight handling equipment, auto warehouse, etc.
The enhanced polyamide we use has high tension and pull-out strength, excellent flexibility, stable performance at high and low temperatures, can be used outdoors. It also has oil, salt, certain acid and alkali resistance. The Max speed can reach 5 m/s, and the Max acceleration can reach 5 m/s (the specific speed and acceleration depend on the operating conditions). Under the condition of normal overhead use, it can reach 5 million times for reciprocating motion (detailed life in accordance with operation conditions). In low temperature and high temperature environment, the mechanical properties of the drag chain will be reduced and the service life will be affected.
Constructure of Cable Chains
The engineering plastic cable chain consists of numerous unit links which can round up smoothly between each other. In the same series of chains, they are seized of the same inner height(Hi), same outer height(Ha), same pitch(T); However, there are different choices for inner width(Bi) and bending radius(R).
Among Weyer cable chains, unit link of the 10 series can not be opened, while unit link of 15 series, 18 series and 25 series can be opened by one side; Unit link of 26 series and above, which is made up of right-and-let link joint and both cover plate(upper and lower, can be opened by both upper and lower sides, Each unit can not only be opened but also installed and dismantled without threading. After opening the cover, putting the cables, oil tubes, and gas tubes into the chain. (Except 10 series); Besides, the separator can be provided to separate the space in the chain as required. We can provide engineering plastic cable chains for special motion or special applications
When ordering cable drag chains, it is essential to consider the specific requirements of the application, including the type and size of cables and tubes, the range of movement, and environmental conditions. Additionally, understanding the basic data of the chains, such as the inner height, inner width and bending radius, is crucial for specifying the right chain size and configuration.
Weyer can provide valuable guidance in selecting the most suitable cable drag chain for you, ensuring optimal cable and tube management and protection. Welcome to consult with us!
Post time: Sep-05-2024