PB007 0322 Met Track Festoons Web
PB007 0322 Met Track Festoons Web
FESTOON SYSTEM
www.metreel.co.uk
INTRODUCTION TO
ENCLOSED FESTOON SYSTEM
Metreels enclosed track cable/hose festoon systems provide a safe and economical means of supplying
power to cranes, hoists and moving machinery travelling along fixed tracks.
Suitable for carrying flatform cables, roundform cables or flexible hoses supplying electrical current,
compressed air, gases and liquids.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Special Finishes.
Stainless Steel Components.
Waterproof and/or stainless steel wheels.
Systems designed for use in hazardous explosive environments.
Bespoke Service - Systems designed to customers specific requirements.
Our aim has been to cover the majority of system requirements with a standard range.
However for applications outside these parameters such as systems requiring curved track sections or our bespoke
service please consult our sales office.
MET-TRACK® Enclosed track festoon systems are suitable for carrying a varied arrangement of cables and hoses,
following the steps outlined in this brochure will ensure the correct selection to suit your application requirements.
STEP 1 : CABLE SELECTION Rating Factor TIME RATING CORRECTION
In many applications the motors being fed are short time rated. For these circumstances the
Half Hourly 1.7
continuous current capacity of the cable can be up rated (following temperature correction)
Hourly 1.4 with the following factors shown in fig.2.
The following tables and data are included to assist selection of the required cable for your application. If preferred S3 25% 2.0
our sales office would be pleased to carry out selection on your behalf.
S3 40% 1.58
fig. 2
On determining the motor size select the cable(s) according to the number of cores and required current, taking into S3 60% 1.29
account whether further derating is necessary according to temperature, lay-up or uprating allowable according to
motor time rating.
For continuous current ratings of individual cable types, refer to the relevant cable section of this brochure. Cable
Factor
DE-RATING FOR LAYERS OF FLAT CABLE
Layers
The use of multicore cables to carry currents i.e. above 4 cores and/or the layering of
2 0.80 flat cables at trolley clamping positions in particular can induce local heating due to the
3 0.70
enclosed situation. As a guide the de-rating factors, shown in fig. 3, should be applied to
Nominal Currents for Standard Motors the continuous current ratings to calculate the revised current rating. For situations where
4 0.65 more than 4 cores are carrying current in a single cable, refer to our sales office for the
A.C D.C
Nominal Load appropriate advice/information.
of motor 5 0.60
Power Full Load Current (Amps) Full Load Current (Amps)
fig. 3
Efficiency Fector Efficiency
kW H.P 220V 380V 415V 500V 110V 220V 440V 6 0.57
cos
0.75 1 0.72 0.78 3.6 2.1 1.9 1.6 0.72 9.5 4.8 2.4
1.1 1.5 0.77 0.80 4.7 2.8 2.6 2.1 0.75 13.4 6.7 3.4 TEMPERATURE CORRECTION Factor
Ambient
1.5 2 0.79 0.81 6.2 3.6 3.3 2.7 0.77 17.8 8.9 4.5 Standard current ratings for cables are based on 30°C ambient Temp oC PVC/ EPR/ EPR/
temperature. For higher temperatures the following de-rating factors PVC PCP CSP
2.2 3 0.81 0.82 8.7 5.1 4.7 3.9 0.79 25.5 12.7 6.4
should be applied to the continuous current rating to calculate the
30 1.00 1.00 1.00
3 4 0.83 0.83 11.5 6.7 6.2 5.1 0.81 34 16.9 8.5 revised current rating. (see fig. 4)
4 5.5 0.85 0.84 14.7 8.6 8.0 6.5 0.82 45 22.5 11.1 35 0.94 0.95 0.95
5.5 7.5 0.87 0.84 19.8 11.5 10.7 8.7 0.83 61 30.5 15.1
MINIMUM BEND RADIUS (MBR) 40 0.87 0.89 0.90
7.5 10 0.88 0.85 26.5 15.3 14.2 11.6 0.84 82 41 20.5 The MBR can vary according to cable types and/or installations. 45 0.79 0.89 0.85
Manufacturer’s recommendations should be obtained and observed.
11 15 0.89 0.85 38.5 22.5 20.9 16.9 0.85 118 59 29.5
As a guide the following MBR factors can be considered 50 0.71 0.77 0.80
15 20 0.90 0.86 51 29.5 27.5 22.5 0.86 159 80 40
fig. 4
75 100 0.93 0.89 238 138 128 105 0.91 750 375 188 80 . . 0.30
90 125 0.93 0.89 284 165 153 125 0.92 890 445 223
110 150 0.94 0.89 346 200 186 152 0.93 1080 540 269
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
‘Flexible’ refers to the use of finely stranded copper cores and therefore cables suited to constant flexing use/duty.
VOLT DROP Hoses considered for festoon applications should be according to manufacturers recommendations.
For longer applications volt drop can be a critical factor when selecting cable. Please consult our sales office for
the appropriate advice/information. After determining the required cable performances refer to the flatform cable section, to select the appropriate
cable/s for your application.
Due to the wide variety of round cables and hoses we regret it is not possible to include data sheets within this
brochure, please consult our sales office for further details.
Some standard forms of PVC/PVC roundform cable are not suited for festoon use, unless on an extremely light
duty application. For further clarification please consult our sales office.
STEP 2: SYSTEM SELECTION STAGE 4
Calculate number of trolleys (N) required. To enable you to accurately carry out this calculation you need to
have available the preferred loop depth, maximum available loop depth, total track length and the total travel
required.
STAGE 1 Preferred Loop Depth: Firstly calculate number of trolleys using the total
track length and preferred loop depth as shown below
Determine your cable stack dimensions for a flatform cable system or the cable/hose diameter/s for a Max. Loop Depth Available:
roundform festoon system. Track Length + 10%
Total Track Length:
N= 2x Loop Depth -1
STAGE 2 Total Track Required:
(round up to next whole
number)
Select the appropriate trolley to suit previously selected cable(s)/hose(s) taking into account the minimum bend
radius as outlined in the earlier section. To assist in the selection of the appropriate trolley, a table is included
which gives a general summary of the standard cable trolleys available and their capacity
(see figs. 5 & 6).
Using the number of trolleys obtained from this calculation lookup the storage distance required from the table
on the few last pages of the Met-Track® Enclosed festoons chapter. Deduct this storage distance from the
Flatform Cable Roundform Cable total track length. This will leave you with a figure which represents the total travel available.
If this figure is greater than the actual total travel required then proceed to step 5.
Overall Cable Support To Suit Support
Dimensions Plate
Trolley
Profile Overall Cable To Suit (If the figure is far greater than required then you may want to consider reducing either the total track length
Plate Trolley
Dimensions
Radius
Profile (track length required = storage distance + total travel required) or alternatively reducing the loop depth, this is
upto 60mm x 25 100/50N 100 not necessary but may make some small cost savings on components).
8-15mm Diameter 65 135 100
25 100/137 100
If the total travel distance is insufficient for your application, consider increasing the loop depth to reduce
65 100/235 100
upto 80mm x 40 100/237 100 the number of trolleys required or alternatively increase the total track length. Recalculate the number of
65 235 200 trolleys as shown above.
upto 80mm x 40 100/237/R200/S 100
65 335 300 If you have had to change the loop depth, ensure that you check that total load per trolley is still appropriate to
40 237/R200/S 200
65 435 400
the trolley selected.
upto 80mm x 40 100/237/R200/L 100
65 535 500 If you cannot find a solution due to the limits of your installation dimensions, please consult our sales office as
upto 60mm x 45 337 400
we will be able to offer further advice.
65 635 600
upto 80mm x 45 437 300
16-24mm Diameter 80 135 100
upto 100mm x 45 337/1 300 Please Note: Roundform trolleys have swivelling cable supports to allow the coil formation of loops
45 437/1 400
80 100/235 100 necessary to keep the system storage distance to a minimum. A check should be made to ensure that
80 235 200
sufficient clearance exists on each side of the track to accommodate this movement (approximate
upto 125mm x 45 337/2 300 clearance required equals half the system loop depth each side of the track).
80 335 300
upto 150mm x 45 437/2 400
80 435 400
70 537 500
80 535 500
STAGE 5
upto 165mm x 45 437/3 400 A check should now be made to ensure that the track size Support Distance
80 635 600 selected is capable of carrying the maximum ambushed x trolley Load
upto 200mm x 45 437/4 400 Trolley Length
trolley loads i.e. in the storage area and paying in pick up.
25-32mm Diameter 100 235 200
70 637 600
fig 5
Should your calculated figure be higher than the permissible load then it will be necessary to either reduce the CONTROL APPLICATION
support distance centres or select the next size track. The latter will obviously require a re-selection of trolley (Typical using flatform cable)
and may prove a more expensive option. Please check all calculations again.
STAGE 6
Calculate the length of track required for the system, this may have already been determined during step 4.
If not then use the following formula: -
Track Length =
Total Travel + Storage Distance
(See Fig 9 and 10 on the next page).
The number of profile lengths required is equal to the track length divided by the profile length in metres. Profile
lengths are available as standard in 5 or 3 metres.
For example:
Our 337 system with a total travel of 60 metres having 21 trolleys, gives us a storage distance of 3916mm (from
on the few last pages of the Met-Track® Enclosed festoons chapter) inc tow trolley & end clamp. This added to
the total travel of 60 metres gives us a total track length of 63.92 metres.
Therefore:
Total Track Length = 63.92 metres
Number of tracks (Utilising standard lengths)
fig 9
POWER APPLICATION
(Typical using flatform cable)
fig 8
fig 7
STAGE 7
Number of splice joints is one less than the number of standard track lengths. Adjustment screws are provided to
enable joints to be correctly aligned.
Track length
STAGE 8
Calculate the number of support brackets required as follows: Support Distance +1
(Rounded up to the next whole number)
Note. In the storage distance position we recommend support centres are reduced to half the above stated spacings.
If you would prefer our sales engineers to carry out the appropriate festoon selection for you and at the same time
prepare a quotation for your consideration,
fig 10
simply contact us directly on +44 (0)115 930 6263 or email [email protected].
COMPONENT DETAIL
SPLICE JOINT
Dimensions (mm)
To Suit Weight
Part No.
Profile (kg)
h1 b s l
302 300 0.350 48.7 115 80 4 50 11 1604 600 2.100 94 100 8 110
100/237/R200L 100 80x40 0.520 45 169 22 80 102 40 40 437M/3 400 165x50 1.960 46 260 33.5 165 200 50 70 40 45
337 300 60x40 0.825 46 150 28 60 94 40 45 437M/4 400 200x60 2.455 51 280 33.5 200 235 60 70 40 45
337/1 300 100x40 1.145 46 180 28 100 135 40 45 537M 500 150x40 4.075 58 366 48 150 190 40 11 80 70
337/2 300 125x40 1.200 46 180 28 125 160 40 45 637M 600 200x60 5.360 65 366 60 200 240 60 11 80 70
100/50N 100/137
Chassis/Clamp black Polyamide, Acetal Wheels, Axles & Clamp Screws Chassis/Clamp - Steel, Zinc Plated with Passivation, Dustproof
- Steel, Zinc Plated Wheels, Fasteners - Steel, Zinc Plated
Chassis/Clamp - Steel, Zinc Plated with Passivation, Dustproof Chassis/Clamp - Steel, Zinc Plated with Passivation, Dustproof
Wheels, Fasteners - Steel, Zinc Plated Wheels, Fasteners - Steel, Zinc Plated
COMPONENT DETAIL continued
SUSPENSION TROLLEY Option - for waterproof wheels add / SS to part number. The number and size of cable clamps should be shown after the Part No e.g. 335 (2 x 8-15).
Max Reccommended 3 tiers.
Dimensions (mm)
To Suit Weight
Part No.
Profile (kg)
h0 b b1 b2 d l
ROUND CABLE / HOSE TOWING TROLLEY ROUND CABLE / HOSE END CLAMP
135M 100 0.510 8-15 0.050 35 165 22 39 70 40 70 40 135E 100 0.150 8-15 0.050 15 100 40 70 4
135M 100 0.560 16-24 0.124 39 165 22 50 100 40 70 40 135E 100 0.200 16-24 0.124 19 100 50 98 4
100/235M 100 1.050 8-15 0.050 57 165 22 40 70 40 70 40 100/235E 100 0.380 8-15 0.050 37 100 40 70 4
100/235M 100 1.100 16-24 0.124 61 165 22 50 100 40 70 40 100/235E 100 0.800 16-24 0.124 41 100 50 98 4
335M 300 0.990 8-15 0.050 42.5 225 28 39 70 60 70 40 335E 300 0.285 8-15 0.050 29 150 39 70 5
335M 300 0.050 16-24 0.124 47.5 225 28 50 100 60 70 40 335E 300 0.325 16-24 0.124 26 150 50 100 5
335M 300 1.190 25-32 0.270 52.5 225 28 80 140 60 70 40 335E 300 0.710 25-32 0.270 32 210 80 140 6
335M 300 1.780 33-43 0.416 63 310 28 105 175 60 70 40 335E 300 1.050 33-43 0.416 42.5 210 105 175 6
435M 400 1.325 8-15 0.050 47.5 260 33.5 39 70 70 70 40 435E 400 0.285 8-15 0.050 29 150 39 70 5
Chassis/
Clamp Chassis/
435M 400 1.380 16-24 0.124 52.5 260 33.5 50 100 70 70 40 435E 400 0.325 16-24 0.124 26 150 50 100 5
Steel, Zinc Clamp
Plated with 435E 400 Steel, Zinc 0.710 25-32 0.270 32 210 80 140 6
435M 400 1.510 25-32 0.270 57.5 260 33.5 80 140 70 70 40
Passivation Plated with
435M 400 2.040 33-43 0.416 68 310 33.5 105 175 70 70 40 435E 400 Passivation 1.050 33-43 0.416 42.5 210 105 175 6
Dustproof
435M 400 2.930 44-60 0.562 73.5 310 33.5 125 240 70 70 40 435E 400 Fasteners, 1.940 44-60 0.562 48 210 125 240 6
Wheels and
Fasteners, Bright Zinc
535M 500 3.000 8-15 0.050 54 360 48 39 70 90 70 40 535E 500 0.500 8-15 0.050 40.5 210 39 70 5
Bright Zinc Plated
535M 500 Plated 3.100 16-24 0.124 59 360 48 50 100 90 110 80 535E 500 0.500 16-24 0.124 37.5 210 50 100 5
535M 500 3.200 25-32 0.270 65 360 48 80 140 90 110 80 535E 500 0.700 25-32 0.270 44.5 210 80 140 6
535M 500 3.650 33-43 0.416 74 360 48 105 175 90 110 80 535E 500 1.100 33-43 0.416 53.5 210 105 175 6
535M 500 4.550 44-60 0.562 81 360 48 125 240 90 110 80 535E 500 2.000 44-60 0.562 55.5 210 125 240 6
635M 600 4.550 8-15 0.050 61 360 60 39 70 110 110 80 635E 600 0.750 8-15 0.050 47.5 210 39 70 5
635M 600 4.650 16-24 0.124 66 360 60 50 100 110 110 80 635E 600 0.800 16-24 0.124 44.5 210 50 100 5
635M 600 4.750 25-32 0.270 74 360 60 80 140 110 110 80 635E 600 0.950 25-32 0.270 53.5 210 80 140 6
635M 600 5.200 33-43 0.416 81 360 60 105 175 110 110 80 635E 600 1.400 33-43 0.416 60.5 210 105 175 6
635M 600 6.150 44-60 0.562 88 360 60 125 240 110 110 80 635E 600 2.300 44-60 0.562 62.5 210 125 240 6
The number and size of cable clamps should be shown after the Part No e.g. 335E (2 x 8-15). Max Reccommended 3 tiers.
Option - for waterproof wheels add / SS to part number. The number and size of cable clamps should be shown after the Part No e.g. 335M (2 x 8-15).
Max Reccommended 3 tiers.
ACCESSORIES
To Suit Length These simplified and compact units have been developed for applications Track Length
Part No. Type Part No.
Profile (mm) using 16 or 24 way plug & sockets as standard. Special arrangements for 32 Profile (mm)
JOIST CLIP SET (includes clip, bolt, washer & square nut)
Normally 2 sets required per clamping position
Please Note:
When ordering please advise full details regarding terminal box specification, flatform cable and pendant
arrangements required. As standard a 12 way moulded terminal block is fitted.
ACCESSORIES continued