Mining Equipment Solutions from igus®
Mining applications have come to define the term "severe duty". Machinery used in this industry must endure corrosive and aggressive materials like coal, limestone and taconite, extreme high and low temperatures, snow and ice accumulations, and high vibrations from neighboring equipment. igus® has the right e-chain® solution to offer years of dependable low-maintenance operation for the most taxing of environments within the Mining industry. Our service life calculators, backed by lab and field data, can accurately compute the service life of your system measured in years of service and miles of overall travel. igus® energy chain systems®, with no parts marked for wear, offer long service life, minimal maintenance and reduced downtime of your Mining equipment.
igus® e-chain cable carrier systems are a modern alternative to:
igus® e-chain cable carrier systems are resistant to:
- Aggregates
- Corrosion
- Chemicals
- High and low temperatures
- Wind
- UV
e-chain® cable carriers and readychain® pre-assembled cable carriers
P4.1 series
- 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
Customer Applications
Stackers & Reclaimers
igus® rotating energy supply system and cables have been installed in stackers & reclaimers since 2014.
Lignite excavator
For travels of 615m, in operation without failure since 2008
Compared to previously installed festoon systems, the 5050RHD series e-chains® now reduce the required cable lengths and save installation space. The 5050RHD series is used in the large lignite excavator in the Czech Republic.
Bucket Wheel Excavator
Ship Unloader
Travel of 441 m and in operation without failure since 2001
Series 5050R e-chains®, CFCrane chainflex® cables and fiber optic cables are used in ship unloaders at a modern coal-fired power plant in Malaysia. All e-chains® are completely equipped with stainless steel guide troughs and withstand weather conditions.
Conveyor Systems
Energy supply under adverse environmental conditions since 2013
igus® energy supply systems (rol e-chain® type 5050RHD, chainflex® cables and Push/Pull Detection System) are used in the conveyor systems in Stade.
Orange Services
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. From site inspection, to installation, to complete modernization, our team will ensure the longest possible service life for your cable carrier system.
Contact us at (800) 521-2747 to discuss your project today!
