Wiring inside movabkle energy track ?

[milmat1]

When running control and/or motor cables through movable energy track such as IGUS Energy chain etc

What type of wiring do you use to stand up to the constant movement ? Especially for the control wires. Motor cables are usually VFD cables rated for this use...

 

[BobRossi]

High flex cable is required for longevity. Olflex is one manufacturer that makes cables specifically for this purpose.

 

[Tony S]

We used the RX tubes for CNC machines with the UK equivalent of the cable Rob mentioned.

The only time there would be a problem was an operator damaging the flexi track and thinking they could carry on using the machine. What would have taken ten minutes to fix would result in a new loom having to be fitted.

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I?ve just had another look, the cables were identical to the ones in Rob?s post.

 

[matt902]

How about festoon cable that is used for overhead cranes?The outer jacket has a flat profile.

 

[milmat1]

We sometimes do Festoon cable systems. However this application has the energy track running up/dn a vertical track. I have two 10HP FVNR motors that get fed through this track. I have always used Igus cables because it is Igus track. But they are really expensive when you get into power cables. Cables for these two motors alone is around $700.00 (100' Each)

 

[matt902]

We sometimes do Festoon cable systems. However this application has the energy track running up/dn a vertical track. I have two 10HP FVNR motors that get fed through this track. I have always used Igus cables because it is Igus track. But they are really expensive when you get into power cables. Cables for these two motors alone is around $700.00 (100' Each)

I meant placing the festoon cable inside the IGUS track.