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Bulk Material Handling Equipment Solutions & Components from igus®
Bulk material handling applications represent some of the most demanding applications igus® has solved in our 50 years of experience. Whether the product is coal, sand, gravel, grain, lime, or fly ash, igus® has the right energy chain system that will offer years of low maintenance operation in the most extreme environments. Our service life calculators, backed by lab and field data, can accurately predict the service life of your system, measured in years of service and miles of travel. igus® cost-efficient, modular designs with no parts marked for wear offer long service life, minimal maintenance and reduced downtime for your equipment.
igus® energy chain systems are a modern alternative to:
igus® energy chain systems are resistant to:
- Aggregates
- Corrosion
- Chemicals
- High and low temperatures
- Wind
- UV
e-chain® cable carriers and readychain® pre-assembled cable carriers
- Travel lengths of 800 m and higher are possible
- High fill weight of up to 30 kg/m
- Speeds of up to 10 m/s possible
- Plastic bearings allow for longer service life
4040RHD/5050RHD series
- Travel lengths of 1,000 m and higher
- Cable loads of up to 50 kg/m
- Speeds of up to 6 m/s
- Various roller types for optimum application adaption
Pre-assembled cable carriers
- Assembly time is reduced by up to 95%
- Reduction of manufacturing costs
- Minimal logistics work, no storage space necessary
- Procurement optimization - 1 system, 1 part #
Motor cable CFCRANE
- For highest voltages and outputs
- Flame-retardant
- UV resistance
- Oil resistance
Guide troughs for long travel gliding
- For long travel applications
- Very tough and reliable
- For extreme loads
e-chain®'s for rotational movement
- Rotation angle of 540° (on one level)
- Rotation angle of 900° and more are possible with the igus® MRM
- Rotation speed of up to 360°/s
Engineer's Toolbox Resources
Optimize your e-chain® service life
Proper installation is essential for the life of your cable carrier, and igus® has a team of dedicated engineers ready to assist you every step of the way. Whether a site inspection, an installation, or complete modernization, our installation and inspection services will ensure the longest possible service life for your e-chain® system.
Application examples
Application Assistance
For further questions or product information, please contact:
Stephen Bowman
Industry Manager – Mining - Bulk Material Handling - Construction Machinery
804-477-5950
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Customer Service:
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