Nuclear decommissioning and the nuclear industry

Nuclear power is enjoying something of a renaissance. It is increasingly considered a green and sustainable source of energy. With recent investment, the "need" to invest has increased the relationship with igus® products within this industry. From umbilical solutions, robot dress packs to bespoke 3D printed parts, many lubrication-free igus® products are now used in nuclear power plants.
Alongside the growth of these plants is the decommissioning process of dealing with redundant nuclear facilities that have reached the end of their operational life. The removal and safe storage of nuclear waste is highly complex process and requires innovative solutions and trusted suppliers. At igus® we provide motion plastic parts incorporated in nuclear decommissioning and handling equipment including cranes, transfer bogies, extending masts and robotic handling solutions
We are proud to support the nuclear sector and together with our nuclear clients igus® remain at the forefront of supply to this ever challenging and demanding industry.

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Motion plastics for nuclear decommissioning

What is the future of nuclear power?

There is no question that nuclear power is enjoying something of a renaissance. It is increasingly considered a green and sustainable source of energy. So, after years of bad press, there is now a clear future for nuclear power.
igus® have been involved in the supply of products and services to the nuclear industry for many years now. We supply umbilical solutions, robot dress packs, flexible cable and energy chain products, together with our bearing technology, including plain bearings, linear slideways and 3D printed bespoke products.

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Application examples for the nuclear industry

e-spool®

This application demonstrates how igus® e-spool® systems operate in tandem to supply electrical services through a vertical telescopic mast, feeding an inverted 6 axis robot.This is used for decommissioning nuclear power plants.

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triflex®

This application features the igus® 7th axis long travel energy chain system and triflex® R robot dress pack to supply power, control and data cables to a cutting robot. This is used for decommissioning nuclear power plants.

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