Solutions for the offshore industry
Safe, light, saltwater-resistant and maintenance-free - Strong igus® plastics for the offshore industry
They are already in use in many offshore applications and have proved very effective: energy chain systems and plain bearings from igus® withstand the toughest environmental conditions. From wind power plants to drilling vessels or oil drilling rigs, you can ensure reliable energy supply. Whether in highly dynamic pipe handling applications or for the energy supply on the cantilever, igus® energy chains offer a safe, light and maintenance-free solution.
Thanks to our engineering team and the chainflex® cables certified according to DNV/GL and NEK, ready-to-install complete systems are offered, specifically tailored for the offshore and the oil and gas industry. For this reason the largest companies in the oil, gas and offshore industries worldwide put their trust in us.
Your benefits:
Suitable for offshore applications and heavy loads
Weight saving up to 70% compared to steel chains
Cable- and hose-friendly due to plastic interior separation system - No cable/hose damage
100% corrosion-resistant
Modular and adaptable to the respective application
Easy assembly and maintenance
Cost-effective and economical solutions
Applications for the offshore, oil and gas industries
Cantilever and Drill Floor Skids
Tried and tested offshore - Weight-saving and low-cost heavy-duty energy chain systems.
Offshore Cranes
Angle of rotation up to 900º - Universal filling of hydraulic hoses, motor cables and fiber glass cables
Top Drive Systems
Reduce maintenance - Cable friendly and ready-to-connect readychain® complete systems.
Pipe Handling Equipment for Drill Ships
Reduce downtime - Traverse long distances reliably with high additional loads.
Retractable Thruster
Plug & Play - Ready-to-connect readychain® systems from a single source.
Pipe Laying Equipment for Pipelay Vessel
Weight-saving - Corrosion resistant energy chains and chainflex® cables tried and tested for offshore applications.
Floating Production, Storage & Offloading (FPSO)
Customized - Tailor-made complete systems for long travels and rotary movements.
Suitable products for the offshore industry
Energy supply systems for high loads in harsh environments
e-chains® designed to guide and protect.
chainflex® cables with DNV/GL and NEK certificate
Especially for use in energy chains
Self-lubricating dry-tech® solutions for the offshore industry
Improve technology - self-lubricating
Turnkey energy chain systems for rotating movements
Safe circular movement with RBR systems
The advantages of igus® maintenance-free polymer products for the offshore industry are:
Corrosion-resistant, UV-resistant, resistant to salt water
Light and high strength
Maintenance-free and long service life
Resistant to dirt and sludge, chemicals, extreme temperatures
Easy to install
Flexible, modular design
ATEX EX II 2GD solutions available
Sludge-resistant cables according to NEK606
DNV-GL and NEK certification for many chainflex® cables
Engineering projects & custom solutions
igus® engineering services
We offer tailored solutions for challenging applications worldwide.
