Guide troughs for energy chains for long travels

Guide troughs are used for long travels. The upper run of the energy chain then glides on the lower run or on a glide bar. A guide trough keeps the energy chain safely in its track and supports a smooth, low-friction run.

igus guide troughs are matched to different energy chains and operating conditions - from lightweight aluminium troughs for general mechanical engineering to robust steel guide troughs for demanding applications.

• Safe guidance
• Smooth operation
• For long travels
• For different environments

As a rule, the height of the guide trough must be at least twice that of the energy chain height:H_Ri ≥ 2 x ha. The sides must provide a chamfered basket towards the top. The trough inner width is the same as the energy chain outer width, plus 4mm for an aluminium SuperTrough (B_Ri = Ba + 4) and plus 5mm for a steel guide trough (B_Ri = Ba + 5). Glide bars must be installed on the side of the trough where the upper run cannot glide on the lower run. Guide troughs with and without glide bars can be obtained from stock for almost all our energy chains.

During the assembly of the trough parts, the following points must be given particular attention:

• Properly align all trough parts upon installation
• All screw heads should be flush with the trough
• Smooth level transition between the end of the e-chain and the glide bars
• Solid connection with the glide surface