IGUS | energy chains

138 More information X www.igus.eu Ideally, the cables/hoses should be strain relieved at bothendsof thee-chain ® . At the very least, they must be strain relieved at the moving end of the e-chain ® . Strain relief for electrical cables Strain relief can consist of standard elements or can be custom-made. For most applications, our standard program of C-profiles with mounting brackets and space-saving chainfix clamps can be used. We also o ff er simple strain relief solutions using tiewrap plates and cable tiewraps. In ideal cases, the cables should be secured at both ends of the e-chain ® with strain relief. (In a few instances, strain relief at the moving end of the e-chain ® is su ffi cient - please consult igus ® for these cases). chainfix | Strain relief elements Minimumgap between the strain relief and the beginning of the bend radius Tests on our premises and in field applications have shown strain relief located at the last bend point of the e-chain ® has no influence over the durability of igus ® chainflex ® cables. It is possible, therefore, to integrate the strain relief with the mounting bracket. Strain relief options, i.e. chainfix clamp or space-saving tiewrap plate, are o ff ered by igus ® for almost all e-chains ® . chainflex ® cables can be directly strain-relieved in the mounting bracket (minimum gap to the last rotating e-chain ® link is not necessary) igus ® chainfix strain relief in mounting bracket in practice - used here for cables and hoses