dpe_sle
dpe_sle
SLE CHARACTERISTICS
SLE The SLE is available as SLA with aluminiumin T- or slot-
profile, as SLE with plastic inserts or plastic slot profile, as
Design guidelines
SLE applications 81 SLS with foam slot profile, as SLP with plastic divider PZ
SLE dimensions 82 or as SLR with pipe or roll stays.
SLE types 84
SLA SLE SLS
SLE sizes 86
SLE parts 87
Order infos
SLE assembly 88
SLE connectors 83
SLE part numbers 92 SLP SLR
SLE accessories 98
Kolibri
closed + open In steel, stainless steel and hardened material is the steel
PKK
chain in case of large free carrying lengths, large quantities
of cables and heavy-duty hydraulic hoses first choice.
LOAD DIAGRAM
50 SLE
Lf
Travel
40 The maximum travel distance is determined by the
arrangement and the additional weight (line weight). At
30 normal arrangement the maximum travel is twice the free
GKA
carrying length. Support rollers or similar constructive steps
20 can increase this value.
In gliding arrangement travel distances up to 100 meters are
SL
SL
SL
10
E
E
E
E
32
SFK
needed (see design guidelines).
0
0
0
0
0
0 2 4 6 8 10
free carrying length Lf / (m)
Travel speed
PFR
The standard and the stainless steel design is limited at
1m/s. Exceeding this and high dynamic loads caused by
e.g. vibrations or high number of cycles require the use of
application fields the hardened (carburised) material.
inner height / (mm)
118
115 strong Troughs
tough
SLE
PLE max. 6 m free carrying max. 10 m Acceleration
free carrying
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Temperature
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Kolibri
max. 3 m The long term operating temperature is -20 °C to 600 °C
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Materials
Stainless Steel
Carburised (hardened)
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SLE APPLICATIONS
Design guidelines
Order infos
Kolibri
PKK
SLE SLP SLA PLE PLP PLA
machine tools
mills
Werkzeugmaschinenbau,
special machinery
Handhabungstechnik,
wood processing industry
Förder- und Hebetechnik
conveying and lifting equipment
GKA
SFK
PFR
Troughs
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SLE DIMENSIONS
stay length + 2f B
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nc
Design guidelines
stay length f ta
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m
.
0.5 ch
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t th
ng
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.0 .5
Kolibri
R a pp
H
(see p.96)
F pretension:
PKK
slider 5mm/m
e
stay length + 2l
GKA
the weight is given for the standard type with with a stay length of 100, values in brackets for closed version
1) stay length + 2l is the width of the chain with sliders
SFK
120, 121, - , 128 60 100 150 250
220, 221, 225, 228 100 150 200 250 300
320, 321, 325, 3281) 150 200 250 300 400
PFR
520, 521, 525, 5281) 200 250 300 400 500
2) 1)
620, 621, 625 628 250 300 400 500 600
1) SLE 328 from R200, SLE 528 from R250, SLE 628 from R300 2) SLE 625 from R300
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the stay lengths are offered in steps of 1 mm
stay length SLE plastic inserts Ø [mm]
120, 121, - , 128 40 ... 800
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SLE CONNECTORS
Normal connector in outer radius connector E in inner radius
Design guidelines
sta
g yl
en
gth
Order infos
o
Kolibri
h
PKK
connector
SLE screws
120 M6
connector A connector B
GKA
SFK
PFR
connector dimension = staylength - 2g
connector dimension = staylength + 2g + 4k
Troughs
sta
y l en
gth
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SLE TYPES
Design guidelines
The standard type is build with stays in every second chain
link. The steel link energy chains can be opened in the inner
and in the outer bending radius.
Order infos
order example
SLP 120 / 100 x 2050 / 100 / D / E / h / 2PZ
type radius length stayw. connect. arran. stay dist.
Kolibri
SLE 121, 221, 321, 521,621
These designs are made with stays in each link. This
PKK
increases the lateral stability and improves the guiding
particularly of smaller diameter lines.
GKA
The closed types offer optimum protection of the lines
against dust and cuts or other enviromental influences. At
higher temperatures the covers Silver Star provide
SFK
excellent protection.
The closed types also may be built to replace the standard
version stay.
PFR
order example
SLP 225 / 200 x 2550 / 150 / N / N
type radius length stayw. connectors
Troughs
These types are suitable for long travel, the upper strand
slides on the lower strand. For greater stability these energy
chains are build with stays in each link. The energy chains
are fitted with sliders, which have a very low coefficient of
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After reaching the wear limit the slider can be renewed and
the energy chain will continue.
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order example
SLP 328 / 200 x 45000 / 250 / N / N / g / 3PZ
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SLE TYPES
Compared to standard chains the SLE series is characterized by the fact that the sturdy aluminium profile can be
steplessly adapted to the requirements. Stay lengths of up to 1500 mm can be provided. The subdivision of the
Design guidelines
interior satisfies every requirement and guarantees optimized cable protection, even at very high accelerations and
travel speeds.
Order infos
are milled in accordance with the requirements of the user
with individual hole patterns.
Kolibri
guiding.
In the case of high speed and acceleration a multi-layer
arrangement of the cable should be avoided.
PKK
The SLE (SLE with plastic inserts or plastic slot-profile)
ensures at high speeds a perfect guide and almost excludes
errors during installation of the lines. With this design the
For limited installation space, the SLS (SLE with foam slot-
GKA
profile) are used. Again, the optimal guiding of the lines at
high speeds and acceleration is ensured. Well-known
automotive manufacturers have used this type for years
with the best experiences. All lines lie in the neutral axis of
SFK
the energy chain.
PFR
For space reasons, the SLP (SLE with plastic divider PZ and
others) can be selected. This inexpensive design allows the
guiding of large amounts of cable. The highly variable
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distribution possibility through small steps of (3mm) in
height, plus the Telescopic divider (PT) allows maximum
space for all needs, even when changes in cable diametres
are required.
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SLE SIZES
SLE 120
Design guidelines
standard type
height: 35 width: 52 ... 812
inner height: 20 inner width: 32 ... 792
stay length: 40 ... 800
Order infos
SLE 220
standard type
height: 50 width: 66 ... 916
Kolibri
inner height: 31 inner width: 38 ... 888
stay length: 50 ... 900
PKK
SLE SLP SLA PLE PLP PLA
SLE 320
standard type
height: 75 width: 80 ... 1020
inner height: 49 inner width: 50 ... 990
stay length: 60 ... 1000
GKA
SLE 520
SFK
standard type
height: 100 width: 98 ... 1028
inner height: 68 inner width: 54 ... 1184
stay length: 70 ... 1500
PFR
Troughs
SLE 620
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standard type
height: 150 width: 128 ... 1228
inner height: 118 inner width: 84 ... 1184
stay length: 100 ... 1500
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SLE PARTS
item name
1 link
Design guidelines
2 connector link single
3 connector link double
4 connector angle
5 flange bolt
6 radius bolt
7 cover plate
8 retaining ring
Order infos
9 aluminum C-profile
10 serrated screw
11 plastic (vertical) divider 3
24
12 outer cover
13 distance filler 22
Kolibri
14 inner cover
15 band holder
16 band (steel / stainless steel)
17 threaded bolt 23
18 lock washer 9
PKK
19 locknut 21
20 plastic inserts
21 foam
25
11
18
19
GKA
17
10
SFK
8
5
16
7
PFR
6
15
1
2
Troughs
4
14
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SLE ASSEMBLY
Packaging
Design guidelines
ekd energy chains are supplied in secured device
packaging. When removing the packaging and moving the
energy chains or parts of them, ensure that the energy
chains are free of torsion and tension to avoid mechanical
8
damage.
7
Order infos
Lengthening or shortening
5 If energy chains are delivered in pieces, proceed with the
Kolibri
6 installation as follows:
Push the link together (1) and insert the flange bolts (5) with
a shroud (7) in the chain outside. Then build the radius by
inserting the radius bolts (6) (see chart for correct radius).
Finally put on the inner shroud (7) and fit the retaining ring
PKK
(8). Roll the energy chain to check that the radius is correct
throughout its length.
18
GKA
Implement the connector angle
The connector angles (4) are orientated to the outer radius
SFK
and to the chain center (normal end mounted). By loosening
the retaining rings (8), drag the flange bolts (5), lift off the
shroud (7) and pull the radius bolts (6) the connector angles
(4) can be disassembled and placed in a different position.
PFR
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4
Bending radius
Loosen the retaining rings (1) and lift off the shrouds (7).
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radii marking
Informations
[cm]
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SLE ASSEMBLY
flange bolt
assembly of radius bolts radius bolt
Design guidelines
shroud
(marking in the
Order infos
outer radius)
Kolibri
the minimum radius is
built with only 2 bolts
PKK
(marking in the
outer radius)
GKA
(marking in the
outer radius)
SFK
radius 150 200 250 300 400
PFR
(marking in the
inner radius)
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(marking in the
inner radius)
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SLE Assembly
10 9
Stay removal
Design guidelines
The stays (9) are fastened with serrated screws (10) to the
links (1). They can be removed by unscrewing the four
screws (10).
Stay lengths up to 600 mm are available with quick
assembly.
Order infos
Kolibri
PKK
10 9
Quick assembly
bly In quick assembly only two screws must be tightened or
em
g
n tin
ou
a lm
GKA
rm
no
SFK
10 Cover Silver Star
13 The covers of the closed version can be removed like the
PFR
stays by loosening the four serrated screws (10). The
spacers (13) remain on the links.
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inner band
Stainless steel bands
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SLE ASSEMBLY
Final assembly
Design guidelines
The installation height should not fall below the level H = (50 B
plus two times bend radius plus link height).
The pretension of cable carrier is taken into account with the
additional space of 50 mm.
Order infos
movable connection using the specified bolt size (see SLE
connec-tors).
Compliance with the maximum free carrying length is of vital 50
importance for the life time of the energy chain, both during
the installation as well as when operational. Over travel of
Kolibri
the energy chain can lead to damage and premature wear.
PKK
the chain in order to avoid even a short-term stress point. l i n
+
F
An energy chain may never exceed the free carrying length ch
without support rollers. wi ain-
GKA
.5
ax
m
SFK
LV
25
0.
PFR
al
m
ini
m
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Maintenance of the energy chain
PLE energy chains are maintenance free. Like every
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SLE PART NUMBERS
SLE parts 87 1 4 2 3
Design guidelines
SLE link connector link single connector link double connector angle
Order infos
R 60, 100, 150, 250
galv. carbur. Stainl.steel galv. carbur. Stainl.steel galv. carbur. Stainl.steel galv. carbur. stainl.steel
Kolibri
128 0110 - 1806 0104 - 1734 0105 - 1736 0064 - 1732
PKK
R 100, 150, 200, 250, 300
galv. carbur. Stainl.steel galv. carbur. Stainl.steel galv. carbur. Stainl.steel galv. carbur. stainl.steel
220 0117 0821 1739 0115 - 1735 0116 - 1737 0114 - 1733
GKA
galv. carbur. Stainl.steel galv. carbur. Stainl.steel galv. carbur. Stainl.steel galv. carbur. stainl.steel
320 1890 1725 1726 0145 1720 0146 1721 0144 1719
321 1890 1725 1726 0145 1720 0146 1721 0144 1719
325 1890 1725 1726 0145 1720 0146 1721 0144 1719
SFK
328 1890 1725 1726 0145 1720 0146 1721 0144 1719
PFR
R 200, 250, 300, 400, 500
galv. carbur. Stainl.steel galv. carbur. Stainl.steel galv. carbur. Stainl.steel galv. carbur. stainl.steel
520 0175 1727 1730 0173 1689 0174 1690 0172 1536
521 0175 1727 1730 0173 1689 0174 1690 0172 1536 Troughs
525 0175 1727 1730 0173 1689 0174 1690 0172 1536
528 0175 1727 1730 0173 1689 0174 1690 0172 1536
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galv. carbur. Stainl.steel galv. carbur. Stainl.steel galv. carbur. Stainl.steel galv. carbur. Stainl.steel
Standard-links are producec without band clip cut out. Energy chains with band cover have to be
ordered with the following article numbers: SLE 320 0147 , SLE 520 2004 , SLE 620 0878
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SLE PART NUMBERS AS
I (in
ne
rr
ad
iu
s) SLE parts 87
AS
A 12 14 13 10
7 8 6 5 9 (o
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Design guidelines
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s)
SLE shroud retaining ring radius bolt flange bolt C-profile T-profile ASA / ASI distance filler serrated screw
Order infos
120 - 1805 0109 - 0106 - 0108 - 0692 - - - - - 0127 (M4x12)
121 - 1805 0109 - 0106 - 0108 - 0692 - - - - - 0127
128 - 1805 0109 - 0106 - 0108 - 0692 - - - - - 0127
Kolibri
PKK
220 0119 0137 0118 0136 0120 0121 0122 0134 0124 0141 - - - - 0127 (M4x12)
221 0119 0137 0118 0136 0120 0121 0122 0134 0124 0141 - - - - 0127
320 0149 0166 0148 1247 0150 0151 0152 0165 0154 0171 - - - - 0157 (M5x14)
GKA
321 0149 0166 0148 1247 0150 0151 0152 0165 0154 0171 - - - - 0157
325 0149 0166 0148 1247 0150 0151 0152 0165 - - 0847 0846 1293 1671 0157
328 0149 0166 0148 1247 0150 0151 0152 0165 0154 0171 - - - - 0157
SFK
PFR
520 0177 0193 0176 0192 0178 0179 0180 1529 0182 0194 - - - - 0185 (M6x18)
51
0 28
15 0177 0193 0176 0192 0178 0179 0180 1529 0182 0194 515: 0849 0848 1620 1672 0185
525 0177 0193 0176 0192 0178 0179 0180 1529 - - 0849 0848 1405 1673 0185
528 0177 0193 0176 0192 0178 0179 0180 1529 0182 0194 - - - - 0185 Troughs
1722 17
18
0188
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0189
620 0872 0176 0192 - 0874 0180 - 0182 0851 - - - - 0185 (M6x18)
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SLE PART NUMBERS
special material parts like Ul94 V-0, EX or
SLE parts 87 other have to be named in the order
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Design guidelines
SLE PZ PTF PT 55 PT 75 LS ZL ZLA8 ZLS10 ZHS10 pipe stay
Order infos
120 0691 0112 - - - 1665 1273 1159 1160 1407 D6 739
121 0691 0112 - - - 1665 1273 1159 1160 1407 D6 739
128 0691 0112 - - - 1665 1273 1159 1160 1407 D6 739
Kolibri
PKK
220 0778 1519 0779 1658 1927 0879 0880 1665 1273 1159 1160 1407 D6 740
221 0778 1519 0779 1658 1927 0879 0880 1665 1273 1159 1160 1407 D6 740
GKA
320 0163 1678 1659 1660 1927 0879 0880 1665 1273 1159 1160 1407 D8 741
321 0163 1678 1659 1660 1927 0879 0880 1665 1273 1159 1160 1407 D8 741
325 0163 1678 1659 1660 1927 0879 0880 1665 1273 1159 1160 1407 D8 741
SFK
328 0163 1678 1659 1660 1927 0879 0880 1665 1273 1159 1160 1407 D8 741
PFR
520 0719 1679 1661 1662 1680 1927 0879 0880 1665 1675 1159 1160 1407 D8 742
521 0719 1679 1661 1662 1680 1927 0879 0880 1665 1675 1159 1160 1407 D8 742
525 0719 1679 1661 1662 1680 1927 0879 0880 1665 1675 1159 1160 1407 D8 742 Troughs
528 0719 1679 1661 1662 1680 1927 0879 0880 1665 1675 1159 1160 1407 D8 742
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620 1257 1778 1980 2228 - - - - - 1612 1159 1160 1407 D8 742
621 1257 1778 1980 2228 - - - - - 1612 1159 1160 1407 D8 742
625 1257 1778 1980 2228 - - - - - 1612 1159 1160 1407 D8 742
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628 1257 1778 1980 2228 - - - - - 1612 1159 1160 1407 D8 742
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SLE PART NUMBERS
plastic inserts SLE parts 87
Design guidelines
diameter in mm
SLE 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70
Order infos
120 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
121 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
128 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Kolibri
PKK
220 0649 0650 0651 0652 0653 - - - - - - - -
221 0649 0650 0651 0652 0653 - - - - - - - -
GKA
320 0654 0655 0656 0657 0658 0659 0660 0661 0662 - - - -
321 0654 0655 0656 0657 0658 0659 0660 0661 0662 - - - -
325 0654 0655 0656 0657 0658 0659 0660 0661 0662 - - - -
SFK
328 0654 0655 0656 0657 0658 0659 0660 0661 0662 - - - -
PFR
520 1628 0663 0664 0665 0666 0667 0668 0669 0670 0671 0672 0714 0715
521 1628 0663 0664 0665 0666 0667 0668 0669 0670 0671 0672 0714 0715
525 1628 0663 0664 0665 0666 0667 0668 0669 0670 0671 0672 0714 0715 Troughs
528 1628 0663 0664 0665 0666 0667 0668 0669 0670 0671 0672 0714 0715
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620 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
621 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
625 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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628 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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SLE PART NUMBERS
SLE parts 87
special material parts like Ul94 V-0, EX or
Design guidelines
other have to be named in the order
Order infos
120 - - -
121 - - -
128 - - - 1443
H=3,5
Kolibri
PKK
220 0 827 1649 - 0132
221 0 827 1649 - 0132
H=9,5
320 1646 1650 2365 1445 1448 0162
GKA
321 1646 1650 2365 0162
325 1646 1650 2365 0162
328 1646 1650 2365 1955 1968 -
SFK
(Standard)
PFR
520 1647 1651 2365 0190
521 1647 1651 2365 0190
525 1647 1651 2365 1446 1987 0190
528 1647 1651 2365 H=9 H=15 - Troughs
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SLE PART NUMBERS
15
SLE parts 87
Design guidelines
SLE damping element screw nut double bolt glide disc
St vz VA
D45 d13
Order infos
120 0694 0693 0969 (compl.)
121 0694 0693 0969 (compl.)
128 0694 0693 0969 (compl.)
Kolibri
D
PKK
D55 d15 D70 d20
d
220 2136 0826 0825 0123 0138 0128 0963 ckompl.) 0129 0964 (compl.)
221 2136 0826 0825 0123 0138 0128 0963 (compl.) 0129 0964 (compl.)
GKA
321 0819 2136 0826 0825 0153 1718 0158 0965 (compl.) 0159 0966 (compl.)
325 - 2136 0826 0825 0153 1718 0158 0965 (compl.) 0159 0966 (compl.)
328 0819 2136 0826 0825 0153 1718 0158 0965 (compl.) 0159 0966 (compl.)
SFK
PFR
D105 d25 D120 d30
520 2025 2136 0181 0186 0967(compl.) 0187 0968 1575 (br. )
521 2025 2136 0181 0186 0967(compl.) 0187 0968 1575 (br. )
525 - 2136 0181 0186 0967(compl.) 0187 0968 1575 (br. )
528 2025 2136 0181 0186 0967(compl.) 0187 0968 1575 (br. ) Troughs
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D155 D170
d30 d30
620 2025 2136 1538 1539
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