Phillips Industries’ Qwik Tech Tips this month provides guidance on ‘Recommended Cable Support Installation for Combination Assembly.’
In it, Phillips writes, “Combination air and electrical assemblies are heavier than their coiled counterparts, requiring a thicker gauge spring in the tender spring kit to accommodate for the additional weight. While it may be typical to see these types of assemblies supported with a sliding tracker bar and one tender spring kit, the best way to support a combination assembly, is to use two tender spring kits with heavy gauge springs.
“Over time, the spring in one tender spring kit will begin to stretch out allowing the combination assembly to sag and drag on the deck plate. Using two tender spring kits offers better support and spring retention to avoid damage and CSA violations from sag and drag.”
From there, the company provides four tips and general guidelines for installing a combination assembly with two tender spring kits.
To read those tips and the entirety of this month’s issue, please CLICK HERE.
