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Tom Bachman
09-30-2016, 10:15 AM
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
09-30-2016, 06:59 PM
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
09-30-2016, 11:11 PM
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
09-30-2016, 11:21 PM
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
10-01-2016, 06:43 AM
From a few years back... still working well for about $12.
http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/showthread.php?511-V-Chain&highlight=chain
barrowj
10-01-2016, 06:52 AM
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
10-01-2016, 10:14 AM
Thanks guys for all the help.
Nate Sirek
10-05-2016, 09:36 PM
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
10-05-2016, 11:51 PM
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
10-06-2016, 07:03 AM
Nate,
I will take some pics today and post asap.
Joe
Tom Bachman
10-06-2016, 12:57 PM
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.
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