Calculation of chain lengths and pretension

For unsupported applications

Chain length calculation
Chain length calculation
AbbreviationMeaningUnit
LkEnergy chain length[mm]
S/2Half way[mm]
KAdd-on for bend radius (K is taken from the data tables of the individual series)[mm]
RBend radius[mm]
Chain length calculation
Chain length calculation
AbbreviationMeaningUnit
LkEnergy chain length[mm]
S/2Half way[mm]
KAdd-on for bend radius (K is taken from the data tables of the individual series)[mm]
∆M Deviation of the centre point [mm]
RBend radius[mm]

For gliding applications

Chain length calculation
Chain length calculation
AbbreviationMeaningUnit
LkEnergy chain length[mm]
S/2Half way[mm]
K2Add-on for bend radius if the mounting point height is lowered[mm]
∆CL Offset fixed end [mm]
RBend radius [mm]
D2 Over length for long travels gliding [mm]
H2 Clearance height with lowered moving end [mm]
HRiInner trough height [mm]

Pre-load

Chain length calculation
Chain length calculation
AbbreviationMeaningUnit
HNominal clearance height [mm]
HFRequired clearance height [mm]

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