FlexLink XS (45 мм) Монтаж - Manual (Page 27)

Assembly 27
Slide rail and support rail (continued)
Joining slide rail ends
Mounting:
Try to let the slide rail run in as many continuous lengths
as possible, except in circumstances stated below:
• It is recommended to use short slide rails (2–3 m)
where chemicals may have an effect on the slide rail
composition.
• It is important to cut the slide rail and allow for elonga-
tion in high load areas. Cutting is required in wheel
bends (see following page), by idler units and where
the conveyor will be heavily loaded, especially by the
drive units. This prevents the slide rail from stretching
out and entering into the drive unit, which may block
the chain.
• Never join slide rail in horizontal or vertical bends,
since forces are higher on the slide rail in these sec-
tions. Instead, place the joint before the bend.
• Avoid joining slide rails on top of conveyor beam
joints.
Cutting pliers
1 Cut both slide rail ends in a 45° angle.
The beginning of a new slide rail section (in the direc-
tion of travel must be cut back a small angle.
2 Allow a space of approximately 10 mm between two
slide rail ends.
The arrow indicates travel direction.
3 Do not place two slide rail joints opposite each other.
Make sure there is a distance of at least
100 mm between them to make the chain run
smoother.
This does not apply to slide rail that begins by an idler
unit or after a drive unit, where joints are always par-
allel.