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Tried and tested in numerous applications on the high seas: energy chain systems and plain bearings from igus® withstand the toughest environments. They are extremely reliable and fail-safe in shipyards, on deep sea crane ships and working vessels or shore power applications in ports.
Our solutions are:
Almost all applications are possible with this e-chain®.
Worldwide No. 1 in terms of choice, testing and guarantee
Ready-to-install e-chain systems® and harnessed cables
Integrated strain relief and cable guides in guide trough
energy chains for circular movements up to 540°. Quick cable replacement
Stable pin/hook connection for high load and long service life
Combination of self-lubricating Tribo-polymers and corrosion-proof stainless steel
Round guide systems made of stainless steel and sliding elements made from Tribo-polymers
Rotary tables as stainless steel version V4A
403 Cable types with DNV GL certification
Guarantee of 36 months or 10 million double strokes on all cables*
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In contrast to metal and bronze bearings, the igus® bearings do not corrode due to their high-performance polymer structure and are for this reason the ideal choice for underwater application.
Wind and weather proof, energy chain cable carrier and chainflex® cables on a ship loader at the Baltic Sea port of Wismar.
Boat motor lifting device and inner boom roll-up device equipped with plastic plain bearings.
Successful applications with polymer products in the offshore industry
* Guaranteed for 36 months or 10 million double strokes (up to 5 million double strokes for cables in the chainflex® M line). Whichever comes first. The number of double strokes depends on the type of installation and cable quality. This is described in the current catalog, in the data sheets and in the service life calculator below.
