Series R17

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Series R17 "Zipper" Energy tube - zip-open along outer radius

1. Lightning fast opening and closing of lids with zipper
2. Small pitch for extremely quiet operation (11 links/ft (33/m))
3. Protection against dirt and chips

Inner widths Bi: 0.59 up to 3.94 (15 - 100 mm)
Bending radii R: 2.48, 2.95, 3.94, 4.92 (63, 75, 100, 125 mm)
Pitch: 1.2 (30.5 mm) per link = 11 links/ft (33/m)

When to use Series R17

If superfast cable assembly through zipper lids is required
If protection against chips is required
If installation of preassembled cables is required
If aesthetic design is required

When not to use Series R17

When the links do not need to be opened

E2 mini, Series B17

Installation dimensions


Part No. :
Inner width Bi [inch]:
Bending radius R [inch]:
Travel distance S [ft]:
Fixed end dM [ft]:
Chain length^** [ft]:
Number of chain links :
External width Ba [inch]:
H^* [inch]:
D [inch]:
K [inch]:
Hi [inch]:
Ha [inch]:
Weight per link [oz.]:
Weight [lbs/ft]:
* The required installation clearance is HF = H + 0.98 (25 mm) (in the case of 1.01 lbs/ft (1.5 kg/m) additional load) If extremely restricted space is available, please consult us.
** The calculated length corresponds to the chain length without mounting brackets.

A=Moving end
B=Fixed end
Pitch = 1.2 (30.5 mm)
Links per m = 30
Tube length = S/2 + K

Unsupported length

Dependency of the unsupported length on the additional load
X axis: Unsupported length in ft FLB/FLG
Y axis: Additional load in lbs/ft
Lower scale: Length of travel S in ft
FLB = unsupported with permissible sag
FLG = unsupported with straight upper run

Price index:

Opening mechanism :

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Designing with igus®

Mounting bracket with and without tiewrap plate

Zipper R15 energy tube with zipper, being prepared

7 widths and 4 bending radii

Design specificationFurther information on "unsupported application"

Design specificationFurther information on "gliding application"

Assembly instructions

Technical specifications

Strain reliefs

Interior separation

1. Separators

2. Full-width shelves

Product range


unassembled	assembled
Per . chain link

Please use Configurator for partitioning of interior and for filling with cables.

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Two options for interior separation of the energy tube R17 are available 1. Separators They are used if only vertical division is required. A slotted separator is also used for this type of division. The separator can also be used with shelving for continuous, horizontal division. 2. Interior separation with continuous, horizontal division This is useful if many thin cables with similar or identical diameters are employed.

Product range


unassembled	assembled
Per . chain link

Please use Configurator for partitioning of interior and for filling with cables.

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Width [inch]:
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2. Interior separation with end-to-end horizontal division It is useful in application with many thin cables with similar or same diameters.

Mounting brackets

unassembled	assembled

Single-piece mounting bracket – firm fit

Corrosion-resistant

Can be pre-customised

For long travels

Matching attachment surfaces inside / outside

Available with strain-relief tiewrap


:
Part No. :
A [inch]:
B [inch]:
Number of teeth :
No. of teeth [inch]:

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GToB Imprint General notes Data protection declaration

Min. permissible temperature [°F]	-40 (-40 °C)
Max. permissible temperature [°F]	158 (70 °C)
Speed FLG max. [ft/s²]	656,17 (200 m/s²)
Speed FLB max. [ft/s²]	19,69 (6 m/s²)

Series R17

Series R17 "Zipper" Energy tube - zip-open along outer radius

Installation dimensions

Unsupported length

Long travels

Technical specifications

Interior separation

Product range

Product range

Mounting brackets

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