Igus Guide System Suitable for Use in Elevators

Igus's Guidelok Slimline (SL) safely guides cables at heights of up to 80m in vertical energy chain applications, such as those found on storage-and-retrieval units in high-bay warehouses. Compact and easy to install, even when being retrofitted into an existing system, Guidelok SL enables safe energy and data supply in extreme environments, including warehouses, deep-freeze storage facilities, crane systems and power stations. In vertical energy chain applications, the chain is typically guided vertically in an enclosed trough system to ensure that it does not swing out of control, thus preventing damage to the energy chain or cabling.

The design of the Igus Guidelok SL locks the energy chain into position and is said to be straightforward to maintain as the need for a continuous, enclosed trough is eliminated. Instead, the energy chain travels freely and safely between small sections of steel trough. The Guidelok SL features two large spring-loaded locks that are pushed back as the radius of the energy chain passes between them, moving back into position where they grip the hanging length securely in place.

This not only provides operational safety, but also reduces noise thanks to the smooth, controlled motion. According to Igus, several manufacturers of storage-and-retrieval equipment for high-bay warehouses have already successfully implemented Guidelok SL while realising cost savings of almost 80 per cent.

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