Offset adjustment for energy chains with FTA
03/03/2015 igus UK Ltd
Allowing for lateral offset at the moving end, the floating tow-arm (FTA) from moving energy specialist igus® ensures smooth running of energy chains in a guide trough by floating from side-to-side to compensate for misalignment in the system. The igus® FTA system is suitable for a variety of applications; in particular for 'ship-to-shore' container cranes where the system can accommodates for play in the trolley wheels and rails.Offering stress-free movement along the entire travel distance, which can be up to 100m, the FTA system extends operational lifetime of the system and can handle speeds up to 2m/s.
Small, lightweight and cost-effective, the FTA system from igus® is compatible with the company's "PPDS basic" unit for remote condition monitoring; this helps prevent damage and downtime on gliding applications with smaller energy chains.
Like all other igus® products the FTA system is tested extensively to ensure high reliability and performance, and is readily available in a wide range of options. To watch a short clip on the igus® FTA system, follow this link www.igus.co.uk/FTA.
For more information, please contact:
igus®
Caswell Road
Brackmills
Northampton
NN4 7PW
Tel: +44 1604 677240
Fax: +44 1604 677245
Email: sales@igus.co.uk
Web: www.igus.co.uk
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