Wire management snake

[Tom Bachman]

Ok, another Noobie question. Where do I purchase the wire management chain? What size did you get? And how do/did you guys mount it? I have some ideas on how to do it, but would like your input.

[Bob T]

I don't recall where I purchased it from, but it is called and e chain, and I am pretty sure the forum gave me the website (for managing wires going across the gantry) McMaster?

[Tom Bachman]

I don't recall where I purchased it from, but it is called and e chain, and I am pretty sure the forum gave me the website (for managing wires going across the gantry) McMaster?

Thanks Bob. After I posted the question I found some on eBay. Most are only 40" long......can these be put together to extend the length?

[gundog]

Thanks Bob. After I posted the question I found some on eBay. Most are only 40" long......can these be put together to extend the length?


Yes if they are the same model and brand.

[curtiss]

From a few years back... still working well for about $12.

http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/showthread.php?511-V-Chain&highlight=chain

[barrowj]

I got 2 of these (e chain, can be attached together) for my x axis, works great. Probably larger than needed but with a spindle and other accessiories it was needed.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00X77MT0M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Joe

[Tom Bachman]

Thanks guys for all the help.

[Nate Sirek]

Joe,

In the process of changing my 2006 PRT cable management to e chain. Can you post a couple pics of your setup and how the e chain from Amazon attached together? TIA

[wayne_walker]

Joe,

In the process of changing my 2006 PRT cable management to e chain. Can you post a couple pics of your setup and how the e chain from Amazon attached together? TIA

Tom,

Look on CNC Zone, there was a file for a E-Chain that you can build with you machine. I used .118" black ABS and it worked out pretty good. I have been using it for a year or so. I will look for the file.

Wayne

[barrowj]

Nate,

I will take some pics today and post asap.

Joe

[Tom Bachman]

I purchased some of ebay. I bought 3, 1 meter lengths, for $30 delivered. Cheap in my book, we'll see what they are like when they get here.