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Strong energy supply systems for cable- and pipe-laying equipment

The equipment on pipe-layers must withstand harsh weather conditions at sea and meet stringent safety requirements. A large number of heavy cables supply the tower, tensioner, welding systems, heavy-duty cranes, and retractable ship propulsion systems with energy, data, and power. For years, our energy supply systems have been used successfully to protect and safely route cable packages. E4.1 series e-chains are corrosion-free, vibration-resistant, and comparatively lightweight. Designed to save space, they are a great advantage on working ships, where installation space is limited.
The same applies to our rotation modules, which are used in rotary cranes as an alternative to slip rings. Maintenance costs with cable-friendly energy chains in the complete system can be 90% less than with slip rings.
 
Pipe-layers

Pipe-laying tower

At the foot of the pipe-laying tower, the entire cable package, along with hydraulics or water, must be reliably routed vertically. The large E4.350 e-chain is used here. 
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Tensioner

Compact with low dead weight: E4.1 series e-chains with various external dimensions are used to supply energy at the channels for prestressing cables and pipes. 
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Rotary cranes

Rotation modules with internal e-chains ensure reliable guidance of hydraulics, data, and signals in knuckle boom and rotary cranes – lightweight, compact, and delivered ready for connection.
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Retractable thrusters

Guide heavy cables for powering the drives close to the engine, keeping the system as compact as possible with strong E4.1 series energy supply systems as multiband chains.
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Top products

E4.350 series e-chain®
  • For large, heavy and stiff cables
  • Tried and tested for heavy loads (up to 650kg/m)
  • Resistant to wear, corrosion, oil, and seawater
E4.350 e-chain
E4.1 e-chain
  • Robust and up to 70% lighter than steel
  • No dropped objects thanks to special interior separation
  • Modular design
E4.1 e-chain series
RBR energy chain
  • Rotation systems with up to 900° rotation
  • Integrated strain relief and cable guidance directly in the guide trough
  • Easy integration into the customer's structure
RBR rotating energy supply

White paper: more automation in the maritime sector

 
  • What challenges does automation present for the maritime industry?
  • How can companies meet the strict test criteria?
  • What opportunities arise from the use of certified components such as cables?

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Maritime sector white paper

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