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The role of speed: How energy chains excel in high-speed applications

How energy chains excel in high-speed applications

In a modern and increasingly automated manufacturing and industrial landscape, speed is a crucial factor for efficiency and productivity. High-speed applications are widespread, whether in mechanical and plant engineering, control and drive technology, or intralogistics. In these applications, machines and equipment often have to perform extremely fast movements in order to achieve the required production targets. This is where energy chains come into play, playing a central role in maintaining speed while ensuring safety and reliability.

In high-speed applications, machines and equipment face various challenges:

• Mechanical stress: Fast movements generate high mechanical stress on the guided cables, lines, and hoses. These stresses can lead to premature wear if not properly managed.
• Wear and friction: Continuous movement in high-speed applications can lead to increased friction and wear, which affects the service life of materials and components.
• Dynamic behavior: Energy chains must take into account the dynamics of movement, including acceleration, deceleration, and changes in direction, to ensure smooth operation.

Energy chains from the LQ Group play a crucial role in overcoming these challenges:

• Cable protection: Energy chains protect cables, wires, and hoses from external influences such as dirt, dust, and mechanical stress. This ensures the integrity of the media used in high-speed applications.
• Friction reduction: High-quality energy chains are designed to minimize friction, reducing wear on the guided media and the energy chain itself.
• Optimized materials: Energy chains are made of materials specifically designed for high-speed applications. These materials are lightweight yet robust and resistant to the stresses that occur at high speeds.
• Articulated design: The articulated design of energy chains allows them to adapt to the movements of the machines, including acceleration, deceleration, and changes in direction, without compromising their integrity.
• Lubrication options: Some energy chains feature integrated lubrication systems that further reduce friction and minimize maintenance requirements.

High-speed applications are everywhere, whether in automated production lines, packaging machines, robotic systems, or manufacturing facilities. In these demanding environments, LQ Group plays a key role in maintaining speed and reliability. Choosing the right energy chain for a high-speed application requires careful consideration of the specific requirements. As a renowned system supplier, LQ Group offers a wide range of energy chains and energy guidance systems that are specifically tailored to the needs of high-speed applications. Factors such as load, speed, environmental conditions, and service life are taken into account.