In modern industrial production, the wiring problem of various equipment has always been a headache inducing problem. Cable, gas pipe, oil pipe and other pipelines are disorderly and disorderly, which not only affects the appearance of the equipment, but may also cause safety hazards. The emergence of lightweight drag chains provides a simple and effective solution to this problem.
Lightweight drag chains, also known as tank chains or cable protection chains, are used to protect cables, air pipes, oil pipes, water pipe products for protection, storage, and traction during reciprocating motion. Suitable for all reciprocating motion scenarios, such as linear motors, CNC machine tools, cranes, robots, robotic arms, lifting equipment, automated warehouses, etc. It is composed of chain links and joints, and some accessories can be selected, such as gaskets and comb plates. The chain links are small repeating units, and the number of chain links is determined by the stroke to determine that the joint has a movable end and a fixed end, playing a fixing role.
When choosing a lightweight drag chain, two principles need to be followed. The first principle is to determine the internal height of the drag chain based on the maximum cable diameter or the maximum diameter of other pipelines, and a space of 10-20% must be reserved in the height and width directions. This not only ensures that the pipeline has sufficient space for free movement in the drag chain, but also avoids pipeline wear caused by limited space. The second principle is to ensure that the weight of cables and hoses is symmetrically distributed along the width direction when the drag chain is installed horizontally, thereby shortening the service life of the drag chain system. Heavy pipelines should be arranged on both sides to reduce stress in the drag chain.
There are many classification methods for lightweight drag chains, one of which is based on the opening and closing method, some are non opening, inner diameter opening, inner and outer diameter opening, outer diameter opening, silent and other types. Different models are suitable for different usage scenarios, and users can choose according to their actual needs. The material of the lightweight drag chain is mainly nylon 66, which has low noise during movement, wear resistance, and can move at high speed. At the same time, this material has high strength and can be installed horizontally, vertically upwards, and vertically downwards. It has a long service life, high quality, and can drag chains up to millions of times. In addition, lightweight drag chains can meet various operating speeds, with a maximum speed of 5m/s and an acceleration of 30m/s, meeting various special needs such as silence.
In short, lightweight drag chains are a powerful tool for simplifying industrial equipment wiring. They can not only protect cables, air pipes, oil pipes, and other pipelines, but also make the entire equipment look more beautiful and improve work efficiency. When selecting and using lightweight drag chains, it is important to choose the appropriate model and specification based on your actual needs and usage situation, in order to achieve the best usage effect.