Intuitive tension monitoring ... with the smart sensor option for autoglide 5

Retrofittable addition of a spring so that the correct cable tension can be set intuitively.

Safe energy supply over long distances at a cost-effective price - that is the autoglide 5. The energy chain system autoglide 5 is specially designed for horizontal use in material handling and on crane systems. The energy supply is quick to install as it does not have a guide trough. Instead, it rests on a tensioned cable using a special underside construction.

And that is exactly what this innovation, the AG5 smart sensor option, is all about. This is mounted on the rope at the end of the travel path and serves as a rope tension indicator so that the correct rope tension can be set intuitively.

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Tech up

Simpler, intuitive adjustment of the cable tension

Reduce costs

Visual inspection of the cable tension to prevent failure

Evidence

Tests in the in-house igus® high-bay bearing

sustainability

Avoidance of unnecessary service calls

3D animation of the sensor and the connection to the autoglide 5

Intelligent condition monitoring successfully realised

i.Sense from smart plastic in practice

Wastewater treatment plants and wastewater operations

Harbour and container cranes

Conveying and bulk handling

"Less effort, higher availability"

"Less maintenance, higher availability, the ability to manage all the different cables and hoses in one system, intelligent condition monitoring i.Sense ... I would always use intelligent energy chain from igus® again!"

Dipl.-Ing. Fabian Wilhelm, project manager at AOS Stade GmbH

Worldwide customer applications

Whether in international automotive production, the global crane industry or in regional wastewater treatment plants: i.Sense systems are used successfully wherever maintenance costs are saved and machine downtime is prevented.

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white paper: energy chain with steel cable guide as an alternative to the busbar system?

For the power supply of indoor or outdoor cranes, electric hoists and storage and retrieval machines, many users have so far relied on busbar systems. The price is on a par with a busbar system, but with advantages in terms of installation, modularity and maintenance. autoglide 5 combines the best of both worlds. Read more in the white paper "energy chain with rope guide as an alternative to the busbar system?"

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How does it work?

The metal cable supplied is stretched across the floor of the lane. Alternatively, guidance via a plastic cable or profile is also possible. The e-chain® can travel safely on the cable. The underside of the chain links has a guide element in the centre so that the energy chain can rest securely on the cable. Comb-like autoglideelements ensure wear-resistant and precise rolling of the upper strand of the chain.

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