chainflex® cables for use in the offshore industry
Unique throughout the world: chainflex® cables with "DNV-GL" approval
New test stand for cables in moving applications guarantees reliability in maritime use
To enable cables to be used for moving applications on ships and in offshore applications without the need for time-consuming and cost-intensive special approvals, igus® GmbH and the DNV-GL classification company jointly developed a new test stand with the result that a total of 403 chainflex® cables from igus® have now received type approval for permanent movement in e-chains®. These are therefore the world's first cables that are specifically for use in energy chains and have received this certificate.
In order to supply safe and suitable products for these applications, igus®GmbH from Cologne worked with the DNV-GL classification company to develop a new testing procedure and to have their chainflex® cables certified.
Development of new test procedures necessary Classification companies such as DNV-GL typically issue approvals that are in line with international standards. These standards refer to many properties in respect of fire behavior or other requirements.
Over a long certification time of more than three years with very different areas of investigation, the special knowledge of the two companies led to a situation where cables were designated for use in energy chains on ships and in offshore applications for the very first time.
DNV-GL approvals
Control cables
chainflex® cables CF9-UL, CF10-UL, CF77-UL-D and CF78-UL (PDF)
Bus cables
chainflex® cables CFBUS and CFBUS-PUR (PDF)
Fiber Optic Cables (FOC)
chainflex® cables CFLG-LB-PUR (PDF)
Measuring system cables and Data cables
chainflex® cables CF111-D, CF113-D and CF240-PUR (PDF)
chainflex® CF112 und CF211-PUR (PDF)
Motor cables and Servo cables
chainflex® cables CF34-UL-D, CF35-UL, CF300-UL-D, CF310-UL, CFPE, CF27-D (PDF)
MUD-resistant according to NEK606
NEK 606 is a Norwegian standard for all cables used in offshore applications. 301 chainflex® cables from igus® are complied with the requirements of the NEK 606 standard.
