igus® e-chains® are already in use today in tens of thousands of applications – They guide and protect cables and hoses on oil platforms, in steelworks and in other heavy machinery. They have a modular design and are therefore easy to install. They are media-friendly and suitable for large, heavy and stiff cables and hoses. Our e-chains® withstand hot chips with temperatures up to +850° C Many arguments speak for the use of energy chains of high-performance plastics for moving applications, particularly in the heavy-duty areas. Key features:
Fill weights up to 600 kg/m
100% corrosion-free
Quick assembly
Easy filling
Low weight
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Energy chain system e-loop® is used in the bucket wheel excavator of Holcim for cement production. The excavator works together with a spreader. Both devices are connected by several single cores with high cross sections. Holcim and igus have installed the new e-loop energy supply system to protect and guide the cables safely. The e-loop was developed for tough and heavy duty applications. It combines the advantages of a polymer energy chain with those of a high-strength pull rope. Inside the e-loop energy chain, the pull rope transfers the pull force to the mounting brackets and the structure.
With the TBA 440 M2 deep drilling system, Bauer Maschinen GmbH has developed a system that can drill holes to a depth of 6000 metres largely automatically. As a “walking unit” weighing in around 1000 tons, it is capable of changing locations. The handling system that feeds the drill pipes is supplied with hydraulic and electrical energy as well as control signals via our E4.1 energy chains.
With the TBA 440 M2, Bauer is breaking new ground and “breaking” is meant quite literally. The system, which weighs up to 1000 tons, is designed as a walking unit. This means that it can move independently on the drilling site - together with a pipe handler and 6000 metres of drill pipe - and can drill several holes without having to be dismantled and rebuilt. This significantly facilitates and accelerates drilling activities for exploration companies. It is therefore not surprising that Bauer is observing great interest in the TBA 440 M2. A first system has already been sold to South America and inquiries for more have been received from North America, among others.
An asphalt finisher applies hot and cold bitumen mixtures. The e-chain® supplies the front area of the vehicle and is exposed to extreme dirt.
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.
igus® roller chain in power plant application: Strong dust, application of the chains in trolley and crane, the crane drive arranged in the opposite direction.
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% The crane operator's cabin is supplied with a chain of type 4040.25.150.0. Due to the high travel speed in combination with the very high fill weight of 41.03 kg/m, a 4-belt chain was used for the trolley with 2 centre plates
Concrete pipe cutter
Concrete cutting machine in extremely heavy-duty operation since three years free of maintenance.
igus® operates the largest test laboratory in its industry, testing setups for energy chains, flexible cables, plain bearings, ball bearings any many more