Selection table and design data for twisterchain guide troughs

twisterchain guide troughs

The igus twisterchain product range includes the guide trough, which provides several benefits in use:

• Guidance of the chain
• Reduction in wear to the chain
• Smooth operation
• Angle of rotation of up to 400°

The modular design of the guide trough makes it possible to connect a large number of e-chains®, circle and bend radii by using the same trough sections. If the e-chain® radius changes, the trough can simply be adapted without purchasing a completely new trough. The production of a completely new trough is not necessary. The table below will assist you in selecting the right guide trough system. The specified part number includes the complete trough system.

Example for ordering a twisterchain guide trough

 

 
R - Complete bend radius with the corresponding value
Bi - Complete inner width with corresponding value
Outer radius
Trough angle (standard 180°, 135°, 90°, 45°)
Trough version (.5. with and .4. without bottom support)
Series selected (2208, 2808, 3808 or 4008)
Guide trough

Support of the upper run of the twisterchain (from 180° angle of rotation)

The guide trough must be mounted at the fixed end of the twisterchain using the drilling template shown. The following screw connections are allowed:

• Through hole: 4 • Ø 6.6 - 7 mm
• Fastening with screws only: 4 • M6 screws

 
Designations:
A = Lower edge of moving end
B = Lower edge of fixed end
C = Support for upper run
D = Free space required for twisterchain
E = Axis of rotation
F = Fixed end
G = Second support for upper run
H = Free space required for twisterchain
I = First support for upper run
J = Axis of rotation
K = Fixed end