e-chain® cable carrier solutions for the oil and gas industry
High-strength plastic cable carriers for extreme environments
Machinery used for oil and gas extraction, such as drilling equipment, is frequently exposed to dirt, saltwater, vibrations, extreme temperatures, mechanical stress and risk of explosion. Downtime is costly in these conditions, but energy chains from igus® offer the high performance needed to ensure continuous, failsafe operationBenefits:
- 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
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Application examples for our customers
Installation times and maintenance work reduced on fully automated land rig
Complete systems from a single source for all moving machines such as pipe handling devices and top drives on this full automated land rig
Cost-effective complete systems shorten and facilitate installation
Here, among other things, several RBR systems are used with energy chains in the joints of the robot, whereby the energy chains are responsible for the supply of energy, data and media. Technical development, which was very complex due to the extremely limited installation space, was carried out by theigus® project engineering team.
Successful for many years in offshore use
Even under extremely high loads and in the rough conditions on oil rigs, corrosion-resistant, lightweight energy chains of the E4.1 series are able to demonstrate their strengths.
Weight-saving and cost-effective
In the case of cantilever skids, heavy-duty applications are a basic prerequisite and can be implemented with the E4.350 series in a cost-effective and weight-saving manner.
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Field & Support Services
Our team of experienced field service technicians and inspectors work to increase the reliability and performance of e-chain® cable carrier applications by assisting with onsite installation, maintenance inspections and much more. Whether your application is a steel mill, port, or oil rig, igus® will deliver unmatched, continuous support. Learn more about all of our services below, discuss your project with an expert, or download the Orange Services brochure.
Contact an e-chain® cable carriers expert
We can assist you with a turnkey, fully assembled solutions or answer any questions you may have with a custom project.
Mike Patterson
National Industry Sales Manager
(401) 438-2200
