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Enclosed conductor system MKH

Enclosed conductor system MKH
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Enclosed conductor system MKH

Product catalog summary
Description of the Conductor System
The VAHLE MKH conductor system is a versatile, fully enclosed system designed for both indoor and outdoor applications. It features an insulated housing that accommodates various copper sections and is available in types MKHD, MKHF, and MKHS, supporting 6 to 10 poles and currents from 63 to 200 A. The system is compact, corrosion-resistant, and easy to install, complying with VDE, European, and international standards, and offers IP 23 protection, with optional IP 24 sealing strips.
Technical Data
The system supports a maximum continuous current of 200 A and a nominal voltage of 690 V. It operates in temperatures from -30°C to +60°C and is resistant to chemicals. It is flame retardant with a UL 94 V0 rating.
Applications
The MKH system is suitable for mobile power feeding in overhead cranes, monorail systems, electric hoists, machine tools, and lighting systems.
Approvals and Housing
UL-approved, the system features a grey plastic housing for 6 to 10 conductors, preventing phase reversing and allowing more conductors through combinations.
Installation and Maintenance
Installation uses plastic joint caps and line or end feeds, with additional hangers to prevent sagging. Expansion sections accommodate temperature changes without electrical isolation.
Safety and Standards
Safety measures include ensuring collectors are fully engaged to prevent contact with live parts. Compliance with standards like EN60204-32 and IEC60364-4-43 is required.
Types and Order Numbers
Various configurations are available, customizable with different copper cross-sections and pole numbers.
Specifications
Key specifications include:
  • Offset of the funnel/guide to the collector: max. 15 mm horizontal, max. 10 mm vertical.
  • Max. speed for crossover of the current collector: 60 m/min for some sections and 80 m/min for others.
Transfer Guides
Necessary for double or two single collectors, with a staggered arrangement and specific offsets. Various types are listed with weights and order numbers.
Removal Sections
Allow assembly/disassembly of the collector without disconnecting the power rail.
Maintenance Sections
Facilitate easy removal of collectors and replacement of conductor bars, recommended at intervals for long runways.
Conductor Dead Sections
Used to disconnect specific conductors, featuring a 5 mm air gap and a 35 mm isolating piece.
Anti-Condensation Sections
Prevent icing by allowing warm air circulation, placed outdoors near transition points.
Expansion Sections
Compensate for expansion differences due to temperature, ensuring uninterrupted power.
Collectors
Details on single and double collectors, including specifications on speed, cables, and power ratings, with ordering examples.
Tow Arms
Information on installation options and configurations, including flexible tow arms for systems with transfer funnels.
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Enclosed conductor system MKH-1

MKH ENCLOSED CONDUCTOR SYSTEM

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Enclosed conductor system MKH-2

ENCLOSED CONDUCTOR SYSTEM MKH Content Enclosed conductor system MKH2 Technicall data and standard sections6 Flat copper and cable glands 33 Jointing material and end feeds 12

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Enclosed conductor system MKH-3

TECHNICAL DATA Feed sets Through line feeds or end feeds. Conductor dead sections are electrical interrupts of the conductor. Un- When selecting the “overload” protection devices, selection has to be der normal operating conditions a cross over with collectors to switch the made according to DIN VDE 0100 part 530. voltage off or on is only allowed with low power ratings (control current). The conductors can be seperated through air gaps (5 mm) or insulating Continuity of the ground conductor pieces (35 mm). With the air gap the collector carbon bridges the gap, The continuity of the ground conductor...

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Enclosed conductor system MKH-4

TECHNICAL DATA Conductor system values: electrical data Max. continuous current Dielectric strength Spec. resistance Surface resistance Leakage resistance Conductor system values: mechanical data Flexible strength Tensile strength Ambient temperature flame retardant, self extinguishing, UL 94 V0 Gasoline, mineral oil, grease, acid sulfur up to 50 %, caustic soda up to 25 % and hydrochloric acid up to 50 %, concentrated Correction factor ƒT Ambient temperature °C Correction factor ƒT Standard shrouding Voltage drop for the conductor For three-phase current = inrush current of installation in amperes...

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Enclosed conductor system MKH-5

In case of using a neutral conductor copper pos. 1 will be taken. Layout of the system on request. (see page 3) Copper cross section mm2 Ampere rating with 35°C in A, L1, L2, L3(5) Control line Numbers in paranthesis apply to control line Complete types e.g. MKH ... 7/63HSC for 7 poles with bolted joints only for MKHS Nominal voltage UL = 600 V Power consumption UL on reque

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Enclosed conductor system MKH-6

TECHNICAL DATA AND STANDARD SECTIONS 3 (7) Cross sections(1) In case of using a neutral conductor copper pos. 1 will be taken. Layout of the system on request. Pole 9 and 10 for max. 24 V AC or 60 V DC. Copper cross section mm2 Ampere rating with 35 °C in A, L1, L2, L3(3) Control line Standard sections Type MKHF with plug-in joints, factory assembled yellow (dark grey) right side green (dark grey) Type MKHS with bolted joints, factory assembled Type MKHD for continuous copper strips left side Stan (1) Numbers in paranthesis apply to control line (2) Nominal voltage UL = 600 V (3) Power consumption...

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TYPES AND ORDER NUMBERS MKHD/MKHF Type MKHD with continuous copper strips (to be drawn in during installation) Type MKHF with factory assembled copper strips and plug-in joints (63 – 100 A) (1) Complete types e.g. MKHD-4000HSC for 4 m with PE Order No. 262504 MKHF8/63-4000HSC for 4 m with PE Order No. 263264 The 4-digit number (in bold) in the type indicates the length of the section in mm. • The last number of the order specifies the section length. Please suffix the

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Enclosed conductor system MKH-8

TYPES AND ORDER NUMBERS MKHS Type MKHS with factory assembled copper strips and bolted joints (63 – 200 A) Complete types e.g. MKHS8/63-4000HSC for 4 m with PE Order No. 263354 The 4-digit number (in bold) in the type indicates the length of the section in mm. The last number of the order specifies the section length. Ple

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Enclosed conductor system MKH-9

SECTIONS AND SEALING STRIPS MKHD/MKHF/MKHS Curves L1 (3) Min. bending radius, horizontal = 1000 mm Bearing surface of the collector 2 (5) yellow (dark grey) Smallest vertical radius: on request HR for SA = Horizontal radius – Safety web outside HR for SI = Horizontal radius – Safety web inside green (dark grey) VRO = Vertical radius upwards VRU = Vertical radius downwards Safety web will be mounted in direction of track. Changes in measurements of curves have to be mentioned for replacement orders. 56.2 3 (7) Sealing strip including accessories The sealing strip is available in lengths of 10...

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Enclosed conductor system MKH-10

Sliding hanger Type Fixpoint hanger Type with 0.3 m section Type End cap (MKHF / MKHS) Type

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Enclosed conductor system MKH-11

BRACKETS MKHD/MKHF/MKHS View without - beam Position of the fixing claw for D = 6 – 15 mm fixing claw Arrangement EHK with small fixing claw Attention! Make sure that hoist wheels have enough clearance! Use small claw if necessary! -rail of EHK is identical to type S1 (catalog 8a). with small fixing claw(1) small fixing claw Position of the fixing claw for D = 15 – 25 mm (1) e.g. HK-EHK250-KS12 → Order No. 251720-12 for fixing claw with D = 12 mm Select next larger size bracket when your -be

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Enclosed conductor system MKH-12

JOINTING MATERIAL AND END FEEDS 150 Joint cap, self locking (MKHD) Type Joint cap, self locking (MKHF / MKHS) Type End feed (MKHD) End feed comes loose without standard section. It can be mounted at the left or right hand side. Electrical connection with customer supplied cable shoes to M6 terminals Cable gland (dimensions see page 33) End feed (MKHF / MKHS) End feed comes loose without standard section. It can be mounted at the left or right hand side. Electrical connection with customer supplied cable shoes Cable gland (dimensions see page 33)

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Enclosed conductor system MKH-13

Electrical connection with customer supplied cable shoes to M8 terminals M-Cable gland (dimensions see page 33)

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Enclosed conductor system MKH-14

Electrical connection with customer supplied cable shoes to M8 terminals Photo shows MHGF M-Cable gland (dimensions see page 33) M-Cable gland (dimensions see page 33)

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Enclosed conductor system MKH-15

Electrical connection with customer supplied cable shoes to M8 terminals M-Cable gland (dimensions see page 33)

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Enclosed conductor system MKH-16

LINE FEEDS MKHF/MKHS Electrical connection with customer supplied cable shoes to M8 terminals Photo shows MHLS M-Cable gland (dimensions see page 33) M-Cable gland (dimensions see page 33)

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Enclosed conductor system MKH-17

HEATING MKHD/MKHF/MKHS Heating cable Type We recommend a heating system for outdoor installations and installations in humid plants. The heating consists of arrangement two heating cables as per drawing. Attention: Switch on heating system below +5 °C ambient temperature. The type of heating cable has to be calculated: heat output per heating cable between 20 – 25 W/m. For longer heating distances the total length has to be devided into several heating sections. For short heating distances to feed with lower secondary voltage via transformer. Arrangement of heating cable 400V R = Resistance of...

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