igus ensures smooth running of energy chains in a guide trough

Offset adjustment for energy chains with FTA

Home > Components > Offset adjustment for energy chains with FTA

26th February 2015

Source: igus UK Limited

Offset adjustment for energy chains with FTA

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.

Like this Article? Register to receive updates here