1m Black Plastic Drag Chain Cable Carrier for CNC Router Mill (7mm x 7mm)

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KABELSCHLEPP Metool is a market leader in drag chain technology, with over four decades of offshore experience. We have installed hundreds of systems all over the world and we are a specialised engineering resource, offering global support to our customers. The end links on either end of a cable chain are actually different. Unlike the normal chain links, these end links are fixed and cannot bend relative to the other links. However, one of these end links can be easily modified using a pair of cutting pliers. Find the end link with a small notch on either side, use your pliers and expand the notch slightly.

Regardless of terminology, these devices serve the same purpose. When a moving object requires cables or hydraulic hoses to move, such as automated machinery, the cables require protection. By enclosing the cables or hoses into a carrier, you prevent the pieces from tangling with each other and the machinery. Flame retardant cable carriers offer a solution for use in locations that pose a combustion risk. These types of carriers protect machinery and cables or hoses from fires. Zinc-Plated Steel Though polypropylene entered the market in the 1950s, cable drag chain producers did not begin to use this flexible plastic until the 1970s. However, since then, both steel and plastic remain popular materials for cable carriers because they offer durability, flexibility and heat resistance. A cable chain, also known as a drag chain or energy chain is a flexible hollow structure used to guide and protect cables and hoses together in one system. It ensures a constant supply of energy, data and signals to machinery and equipment while it is continuously in motion.Cable chains (also known as drag chains or cable carriers) are an important part of cable management and routing. They help prevent entanglement and minimize wear by flexing cables evenly and at a fixed radius. They also help make your machine look organized and neat. ¶ Sizing Cable Chains Renewable energy companies may use cable drag chains for the production and transmission of green power. For equipment that requires hydraulic hoses, the use of drag chains prevents the hoses from kinking, ensuring a constant flow of hydraulic liquid to avoid interruption of functioning. Mining Design of chains and turnkey assemblies: chain, hose, cable and fittings, and trays and substructures

There are some basic types of drag conveyors available to buyers, and this section will detail these types for those interested. This list is not exhaustive, as there are manufacturer-specific types not shown here, but know that specialized and custom drag conveyors exist. Drag chain conveyors Figure 2: A drag chain conveyor - notice the material in and around the chains. The number of cables that can be fitted into anenergy chainis virtually limitless. Since we offer a full range of internal separation solutions, this can be done safely and to meet almost any layout required. The huge benefit of energy chains is that almost any combination of cables and hoses can be run in the same system, something that cannot be said of alternative technologies like busbars and festoons. Where can energy chains be used? Drag conveyors are best suited for dry, free-flowing materials and are most useful for agricultural, railway, chemical, cement, and other applications which require metering and efficient movement of product. They can be inclined as well as horizontal, but their paddles must be designed for vertical conveying, if desired. They are easy to implement into plants and can be configured to have multiple inlets/outlets, making them a great plug-and-play conveyor type. They can also be used in tandem with other open conveyors to help reclaim any lost material, giving them additional applications in recycling, environmental protection, and accumulation functions. Types of drag conveyors Vehicle movers and car washes are some of the transportation industry applications for cable drag chains. These chains permit flexible or linear movement of the cables, even in applications that require heavy-duty use, such as moving extremely heavy vehicles. Robotics Hostile materials will need additional protective measures, both for the machine and for operators; ensure you are aware of the potential hazards and chemical interactions, as well as the flow characteristics of your material so that the best drag conveyor can be chosen. Also detail the desired enclosure, as drag conveyors come in both open and enclosed housing. Finally, if sanitary environments are needed, get your supplier to show you sanitary options to keep your product and your space clean. Control & special considerations

Drag chains for offshore applications

When laying down your cable chain, pay attention to which side the latch opens up from. Ideally, you want to be able to open these latches with your screwdriver without completely uninstalling the entire cable chain. Now this end link will be able to bend just like the other chain links. The red area is cut away to allow the end link to bend ¶ Other Considerations Not all sectors use the same terminology for drag chains. They have several other names, including: They enforce a minimum bend radius for the cables and hoses they protect and offer physical protection around them. The biggest benefit is that different services can be run side by side together in the same system e.g hydraulics, power cables,data cables,fibre optic cables, fluids etc. This makes them flexible and versatile, even allowing easy and cheap cable upgrades during the system life. By being passive (i.e. being pulled and pushed by the machine), they need no extra power or drive system and being made from low friction plastics they are therefore corrosion resistant and virtually maintenance-free. How many cables fit into an energy chain?