Gliding applications for long travels

What is gliding application?

In gliding applications, the upper run of the energy chain glides on the lower run or on a sliding surface of the associated guide trough. Gliding applications are used in applications with long travel distances - i.e. where the unsupported length of the energy chain can no longer be realised.

13 tips for a long-lasting energy supply in the application type "sliding"

Are you interested in an energy chain to run cables and hoses in machines and systems safely, durably and economically? Here are 13 tips to help you get the most out of your investment.

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Correct filling
Take environmental influences into account
Selecting the right guide trough and glide bar
Determine acceleration, travel speed and cycle frequency

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One-sided gliding application

How an energy chain system works in a gliding application. In this application, the infeed or fixed end is located in the centre of the travel path. With centre-fixed, you achieve the minimum length of energy chain and the maximum travel of cable.

You can configure centre-fixed or offset centre-fixed in the energy chain configurator.

The chain length is calculated as follows:

Lk = S/2 + K

Abbreviations	Meaning	Unit
L_k	Energy chain length	[mm]
^S/₂	Half length of travel	[mm]
K	Add-on for bend radius for calculating the e-chain length	[mm]
A	Guide trough with glide bar
B	Guide trough without glide bar
C	Total length of guide trough

Two reverse gliding applications

Solution with two energy chains arranged in reverse. The complete travel is designed in this way. For use in confined spaces and with high loads.

Abbreviations	Meaning	Unit
^S/₂	Half length of travel	[mm]
S	Travel	[mm]
R	Bend radius	[mm]
H2	Clearance height with lowered moving end	[mm]
K2	Add-on with lowered moving end	[mm]
H_RI	Trough inner height	[mm]
A	Total length of guide trough	[mm]

How do I find the right solution for a gliding application?

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