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twisterchain guide troughs

twisterchain guide troughs

The twisterchain guide trough offers several advantages:
  • Chain guidance
  • Minimized wear on the chain
  • Optimal running smoothness
  • Rotational angle possible up to 400°
The modular design of the guide trough makes it possible to connect different chains, directions of movement, and bend radii using the same trough parts. If the chain radius changes, the trough can simply be adapted without purchasing a completely new trough. You can select the right guide trough system for your application from the table below. The part numbers given here are for the complete trough system. Please state the twisterchain series when ordering.
TwisterChain guide trough The bottom stanchion (in red) is required only if the support for the upper run (from a 180° angle of rotation) cannot be mounted on the machine.
Guide troughs

Order example





R - Bend radius (please add appropriate value)
Bi - Inner width (please add appropriate value)
Outer radius
Trough angle (Standard 180°, 135°, 90°, 45°)
Trough version (-5- with and -4- without bottom support)
Selected Series (2208, 2808, 3808 or 4008)
Guide trough
Part No.Outer radiusAngle of rotationTrough assemblyTrough assemblyNumber of
SeriesAR [in][°]StandardWith bottom supportSupport
 
2208- 11.8145 - 10092208-4-45-300/Bi.RNot required0
2208- 11.81>100 - 18092208-4-90-300/Bi.RNot required0
2208- 11.81>180 - 27092208-4-135-300/Bi.R*92208-5.135.300/Bi.R1
2208- 11.81> 270 - 36092208-4-180-300/Bi.R**92208-5.180.300/Bi.R2
 
2808/3808/4008- 17.7245-1009XXXX-4-45-400/Bi.RNot required0
2808/3808/4008- 17.72> 100 - 1809XXXX-4-90-400/Bi.RNot required0
2808/3808/4008- 17.72> 180 - 2709XXXX-4-135-400/Bi.R*92208-5-135-400/Bi.R1
2808/3808/4008- 17.72> 270 - 3609XXXX-4-180-400/Bi.R**92208-5-180-400/Bi.R2
2808/3808/4008>17.72- 21.6545 - 1009XXXX-4-45-500/Bi.RNot required0
2808/3808/4008>17.72- 21.65> 100 - 1809XXXX-4-90-500/Bi.RNot required0
2808/3808/4008>17.72- 21.65> 180 - 2709XXXX-4-135-500/Bi.R*92208-5-135-500/Bi.R1
2808/3808/4008>17.72- 21.65> 270 - 3609XXXX-4-180-500/Bi.R**92208-5-180-500/Bi.R2
2808/3808/4008> 21.65 - 25.5945 - 1009XXXX-4-45-600/Bi.RNot required0
2808/3808/4008>21.65 - 25.59> 100 - 1809XXXX-4-90-600/Bi.RNot required0
2808/3808/4008>21.65 - 25.59> 180 - 2709XXXX-4-135-600/Bi.R*92208-5-135-600/Bi.R1
2808/3808/4008>21.65 - 25.59> 270 - 3609XXXX-4-180-600/Bi.R**92208-5-180-600/Bi.R2
2808/3808/4008>25.59> 360Ask us, we'd be glad to assist
guide through twisterchain

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

The guide trough must be mounted at the fixed end of the twisterchain, as shown by the drilling template. The following bolted connections are permitted:
  • Through-hole: 4 • Ø 0.26" - 0.28" (6.6 - 7 mm)
  • Mounting only with bolts: 4 • M6 bolts


Markings:
A = Lower edge moving end
B = Lower edge fixed end
C = Upper run support
D = Required clearance for twisterchain
E = Rotary axis
F = Fixed end
G = Upper run support
H = Required clearance for twisterchain
I = Upper run support
J = Rotary axis
K = Fixed end
Mounting position for one support Mounting position for one support
Mounting position for two supports Mounting position for two supports

Installation dimensions

SeriesRLK HSHtotal[in] for bend radiusPart No.RST
 [in][in]R055R063R075R100R125R150R175R200R250R300R400Guide trough[in]
 
2208... 30010.435.127.688.319.2511.2213.1915.16-----92208... 3005.71
2808... 40014.175.75---11.4213.3915.3517.3219.2923.23--92808... 4007.58
3808... 40018.116.14---11.8113.7815.75-19.6923.62--93808... 4007.58
2808... 50018.115.75---11.8113.7815.7517.7216.6923.62--92808... 50011.52
3808... 50018.116.14---12.2014.1716.14-20.0824.02--93808... 50011.52
2808... 60022.055.75---12.0113.9815.9417.9119.8823.82--92808... 60015.45
3808... 60022.056.14---12.4014.3716.34-20.2824.21--93808... 60015.45
4008... 65024.026.93-----17.01-20.9424.8828.8236.6994008... 65017.42
4008... 75027.956.93-----17.01-20.9424.8828.8236.6994008... 75021.36


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