RBR e-chain® cable carriers for rotary cable management
Standard modular RBR systems bend up to 360 degrees per second for rotary cable management
For several years igus® has been developing customized systems for circular movements with energy chains, so-called 'rotating systems'. As a result, rotating assemblies can be supplied with energy, for example, on machine tools, undefined, and bucket wheel excavators. In order to provide solutions for such applications even more quickly to customers, the motion plastics specialist has now developed a standard range of rotary modules and offers a complete installation-friendly kit system for fast rotating applications.
The new standard for rotary movements
We have developed the standard based for rotary cable management solutions!
For rotary modules with high speeds and many motion cycles a two-tiered guide channel is used. Using the divided guide trough minimizes the relative movements of cables and the energy chain. This increases the service life of the system thanks to minimized levels of friction for the chain and cables.
RBR guide trough options
The e-chains® slide mostly on surfaces made of plastic, stainless steel or steel and are guided through baffle plates into a rotary movement.
Real-world examples:
Preferred products for the rotary cable management installation type: all RBR e-chains®
The alternative to rotary modules
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RBR FAQ
"RBR" is "reverse bend radius" and it means that the e-chain® can bend in two directions. Designs with RBR can be manufactured for many igus® e-chains®. The RBR is not necessarily identical to the normal bend radius (BR) of an e-chain®. Most rotary motions can be achieved with the RBR option. Angles of rotation up to 900° have been realized. Please consult igus® for your particular application.
Rotary movement refers to motion that revolves around an axis. This type of movement is circular and can occur in various mechanical and natural contexts. Here here is an example:
Machinery and Engines: Many mechanical systems rely on rotary movement. For instance, the rotating blades of a turbine or the crankshaft in an internal combustion engine move in a circular motion to perform their functions.
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