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e-skin flat - technical details

The flat cable guidance system e-skin flat consists of individual cable chambers that can be joined together. One or more cables can be put into these chambers.

There are 3 variants:

Closed variants
- SKF12C [Inner height = 12mm]
- SKF15C [Inner height = 15mm]
Openable variants (Chambers can be opened and closed with a zipper)
- SKF12O [Inner height = 12mm]

Further information on the e-skin flat

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Installation dimensions

A = 37.5mm
B = 100mm
R = 40 - 100mm
S = up to 3000m
H = from 80mm
Lk = S/2 + K
K = 3.14 x R (largest bend radius of guided cables) + 2 x 100mm + 2 x 37.5mm

e-skin flat installation dimensions

Design principles

Design of the different variants

e-skin® flat design principle

Openable variants

With the SKF12O, cables can be replaced in minutes

e-skin® flat design principle

Fully enclosed

Protected against the ingress of particles with closed cable chambers SKF12C/SKF15C.

e-skin® flat design principle

Closed & openable variants

The diagram shows two sections connected to each other; on the left, when open and, on the right, when closed.

Filling options

e-skin® flat filling option

2 - 6 chambers

Filled with 1, 2 or 3 identical cables per chamber

Distribution rules

1Rule:

SKF12C: [A] Inner height = 12mm | [B] Outer height = 13mm ➔ Cable diameter 10mm
SKF15C: [A] Inner height = 15mm | [B] Outer height = 16 mm ➔ Cable diameter 13 mm

2Rule:

SKF12O: [A] Inner height = 12mm | [B] Outer height = 13mm ➔ Cable diameter 10mm

3Rule:

Pod with enclosed support chain SKF.S for unsupported lengths of the SKF12C and for the avoidance of abrasion

e-skin flat filling rules

e-skin flat filling rules

SKF12O and SKF12C

1

If the cable diameter is 10mm, then only one cable in a pod

2

If cable diameter is 6.5mm, then a maximum of 2 cables in a pod

3

If cable diameter is 4mm, then max. 3 cables in a pod

e-skin flat filling rules

SKF15C

1

If cable diameter is 13mm, then only one cable in a pod

2

If cable diameter is 8mm, then a maximum of 2 cables in a pod

3

If cable diameter is 6mm, then a maximum of 3 cables in a pod

Mounting brackets

e-skin flat mounting brackets

A = 68.5 - 148.5mm
B = 53 - 157mm
C = 18mm
D = 37.5mm

Number of pods SKF12O.1.1.10	Mounting bracket width [mm]	Number of pods SKF12C.1.1.10	Mounting bracket width [mm]	Number of pods SKF15C.1.1.10	Mounting bracket width [mm]
2	68,5	0	68,5	2	68,5
0	62,5	2	62,5	3	93
1	87	2	87	4	117,5
2	111,5	2	111,5	5	166,5
3	136	2	136	6	166,5
4	160,5	2	160,5
3	93	0	93
4	117,5	0	117,5
5	142	0	142
6	166,5	0	166,5
0	84	3	84
0	105,5	4	105,5
0	127	5	127
0	148,5	6	148,5

th>G [mm]

Part No. full set	A [mm]	B [mm]	C [mm]	D [mm]	E [mm]	F [mm]	G [mm]
SKFC.MR.0625	62.5	53	18.75	37.5	4.5	9	7
SKFC.MR.0685	68.5	59	18.75	37.5	4.5	9	7
SKFC.MR.0840	84	74.5	18.75	37.5	4.5	9	7
SKFC.MR.0870	87	77.5	18.75	37.5	4.5	9	7
SKFC.MR.0930	93	83.5	18.75	37.5	4.5	9	7
SKFC.MR.1055	105.5	96	18.75	37.5	4.5	9	7
SKFC.MR.1115	111.5	102	18.75	37.5	4.5	9	7
SKFC.MR.1175	117.5	108	18.75	37.5	4.5	9	7
SKFC.MR.1270	127	117.5	18.75	37.5	4.5	9	7
SKFC.MR.1360	136	126.5	18.75	37.5	4.5	9	7
SKFC.MR.1420	142	132.5	18.75	37.5	4.5	9	7
SKFC.MR.1485	148.5	139	18.75	37.5	4.5	9	7
SKFC.MR.1605	160.5	151	18.75	37.5	4.5	9	7
SKFC.MR.1665	166.5	157	18.75	37.5	4.5	9	7

Assembly notes

e-skin® flat cable guidance system

In the case of the openable version, the sections can be opened individually.

e-skin® flat cable guidance system

The cables can be fitted according to your requirements. Please note that only cables with the same diameter can be placed in a chamber.

e-skin® flat cable guidance system

After being filled, the e-skin flat can easily be closed by hand or with the MT.SK.914.868 tool.

e-skin® flat cable guidance system

If several chambers are needed, additional sections can simply be added.

e-skin® flat cable guidance system

The tapered section at the end is clamped in place due to the mounting brackets being screwed on and there is therefore no strain on the cables.

Consulting

I look forward to answering your questions

Yap Han Song (Denis)

Senior Product Manager for Energy Chain System® ASEAN

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