E4/4 system applications
The E4/4 system is applied in two areas: For extremely long travel distances and for unsupported, side-mounted application. The famous "tongue and groove" between two chain links enables this feature. Compression forces and stability are enhanced, whereby the power of resistance against wet and rough weathering is increased. Special roller chain links make E4/4 real specialists for long travels. The undercut design - the simple mounting in specified grooves similarly enables the outstanding ESD/ATEX performance. The chain links are tightly linked to each other, because electricity can flow through them when in contact with each other (Please note: This is valid only for the special conductive material igumid ESD and is not applicable for the standard series in this catalog).Typical industrial sectors and applications:
RTG, quayside cranes, many other types of cranes, composting plants, plaster, concrete, chemical and mineral plants, as well as agricultural plants, machine tools: Unsupported, side-mounted applications in construction machines, ESD applications, heavy machinery, steel works, shipyards, welding plants.Overview of E4/4 applications:
Plastic energy chain for high levels of hydrochloric acid in indoor cranes
An energy chain and plastic trough made of chemical-resistant plastic have been used successfully in this hot galvanising plant for years.Plastic energy chain for high levels of hydrochloric acid in indoor cranes
Energy chain in open-air storage facility for alumina production
Design and installation of a roller energy chain for outdoor use on a bauxite stockpile - an environment with extremely harsh ambient conditions.Energy chain in open-air storage facility for alumina production
X-ray device
This flexible system can take x-ray images without moving the patient.X-ray device
Helicopters
Lighter components for aviation applications by avoiding separators.Helicopters
Rocket launch site
The igus products used are designed for moving applications in such a way that they have a long service life and are absolutely reliable.Rocket launch site
Plastic energy chain on 550-metre travel in bulk handling
Under extreme conditions such as heavy dust and dirt, this low-maintenance plastic energy chain ensures safe operation.Plastic energy chain on 550-metre travel in bulk handling
Energy chain for stackers on 615m travel without failure for 10 years
A plastic energy chain travels 615m in length in the Czech lignite-fired power plant in Tušimice. It has been in operation for 10 years without any downtime.Energy chain for stackers on 615m travel without failure for 10 years
Lubrication-free plastic energy chain operates fail-safe in steel mill
In this steel mill, a metal chain was replaced by a plastic energy chain that has been fail-safe since 2007, together with chainflex cables designed for moving applications.Lubrication-free plastic energy chain operates fail-safe in steel mill
Composting plant
Heat, abrasive dirt, high atmospheric moisture: These are only some of the ambient conditions in a composting plant.Composting plant
Roller energy chain on ship unloaders over 400m travel
On a 441.3 m travel, a roller energy chain reduces the drive power by 75%Roller energy chain on ship unloaders over 400m travel
Streetcar switches
The applied material repels chips with temperatures up to 850° C without leaving a trace.Streetcar switches
Energy chain at the bulk goods ship loader in the Baltic Sea port of Wismar
Since the ship loader started operations in 2000, no troubles, either mechanical or in the cables, have occurred in the energy chain area.Energy chain at the bulk goods ship loader in the Baltic Sea port of Wismar
Wood industry
The igus® preassembled energy chains create a lasting, low-wear connection to the tools.Wood industry
Completely pre-assembled energy supply for gondola lift in fairground ride
Robust, safe, UV-resistant: A pre-assembled energy chain ensures the power supply to the lift at the funfair as well as quick set-up and dismantling.Completely pre-assembled energy supply for gondola lift in fairground ride
Offshore industry
Tube handling plant provides an igus® plastic e-chain®. e-chain® ensures high stability and reliability in pipehandling.Offshore industry
Loading and unloading facility
Energy supply system saves assembly time in the woodworking and furniture processing industry.Loading and unloading facility
OpenHydro tidal turbine
A plastic chain makes any kind of maintenance on the open sea obsolete; a conventional metal chain would not be adequate for the combination of technical, climatic and mechanical requirements.OpenHydro tidal turbine
Handling system ”roboLoop“
The ”roboLoop“ system itself offers manyways to optimise the fabrication sequences.Handling system ”roboLoop“
Saw mill
Even sawdust does not constitute any problem for igus® e-chains®.Saw mill
Tunnel boring machine
This machine moves deeply through the earthand is used to drill tunnels using the excavationby mining technique.Tunnel boring machine
Plastic e-chains® replace steel versions
After six months they used to be finished; finally no more failure thanks to plastic e-chains®.Plastic e-chains® replace steel versions
Roller energy chain for voestalpine
Pre-assembled energy supply systems in steel productionRoller energy chain for voestalpine
Meyer Werft in Papenburg
Eight gantry cranes connected in series travel a total length of 180 m with plastic energy chains.Meyer Werft in Papenburg
Conveyor unit of coal excavator
The winner of this year’s golden vector is also the longest travel ever to be realised with plastic energy chains in the world.Conveyor unit of coal excavator
Wind tunnel scales
These scales which are used for tests in the wind tunnel can be turned through 180° in both directions away from their original position.Wind tunnel scales
