Heavy duty harnessing

Harnessed e-chains and cables designed especially for harsh environments

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energy chains from igus® are already being used reliably in various applications. They are used in heavy-duty applications such as in shore power applications, in the oil and gas industry or in offshore and land drilling rigs and withstand the highest load trade show.
All components are designed for extreme environmental influences and are suitable for handling heavy loads. They are resistant to extreme temperatures, chemicals, dirt and salt water.

Not only the energy chain itself, but also the electrical cables, hydraulic or pneumatic hoses and connectors must be able to withstand the environmental conditions. For example, connectors must have a suitable degree of protection so that they can be used under extreme environmental conditions.

The harnessing of such systems on this scale is anything but trivial. igus® offers everything from a single source: as a pre-assembled complete system, a so-called readychain® system that is customised to your own plant.

We take care of the support and realisation of the project from A to Z for you - from the recording on site, the project planning, the procurement of all components, the harnessing, the testing of the individual components or the assembly, the transport through to the assembly on site.

Tech up

Robust and corrosion-free: e-chains for harsh environments
Application-optimised and ready to install

Cost down

Save 68% assembly time
Save 89% procurement time
Save on assembly and testing tools

Proof

Crimped, soldered, epoxy resin potted
100% tested with Megger VLF sine wave 34kV

Sustainability

Durable raw components (e.g. Patton & Cooke, Amphenol or Proconect)
Lubrication-free and continuously loadable igus® components

readychain® in land drilling rigs

Use of prefabricated energy chain

A land drilling rig is used to drill oil, gas or geothermal wells. Modular rigs can be completely packed up and moved to different locations.
Once at the new location, the rig is set up again to drill the next hole. Two parameters are decisive for the cost-effectiveness of the system: firstly, the installation space of the system, which should be kept as small as possible to minimise the effort involved in a rig move. Secondly, the time required for the rig move, as the system is not productive during this time.

This is where ready-made energy chains, readychain® systems, are used. As an e-chain® runs through the trough system in a fixed installation space, the mast can be manufactured much smaller. To shorten the rig-move time, the readychain® system with Top Drive can remain in the mast during transport of the system.

A second solution is offered by the e-loop® as a direct replacement for conventional service loops. This is also supplied as a readychain® system and offers the advantages of an e-chain system® in combination with a high-strength hauling ropecompared to conventional loops.

Drilling tower with cable carrier and cables against blue sky, with magnified detail.

readychain® in shore power connections

Use of a customised energy chain: e-spool®
Ships are to be supplied with shore power in the harbour in order to be able to switch off the auxiliary diesel generators on board and thus protect the environment. To do this, the ships must be connected to a cable supply system via a standardised plug connection.

A reliable, robust and flexible shore power supply system from igus® is used at the highly frequented Mongstad offshore base in Norway.
A pre-assembled e-spool® is integrated into a three metre long container that can be handled by the forklift to position the system along the various berths.
In addition, the container protects the system from the harsh environment and the effects of harbour operations. The readychain® system is a slip-ring free solution. All cables are hard-wired, which in turn reduces maintenance costs.

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Heavy-duty cable guidance system with blue cables and connectors.

Red readychain housing with blue connection flange for a cable carrier.

Red switch box with open lid and three contact bars inside.

Red cable protection for heavy-duty industrial applications with warning symbol.

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Request: Harnessing

Request customised harnessing
Do you need a special and robust complete solution for heavy-duty applications? Let us know your requirements and we will manufacture a cable carrier system customised to your system, which will be delivered ready for installation or assembled directly.

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Examples of heavy duty applications

Cable carrier systems in harsh environments
e-chain® from igus® are already in reliable use in numerous applications - guiding and protecting cables and hoses on oil platforms, in steelworks or heavy machinery. See for yourself!

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Cable carrier with cables in an industrial facility.

readychain complete system

We take over - from A to Z
We take care of the support and realisation of the project for you - from the recording on site, the project planning, the procurement of all components, the harnessing and testing through to the assembly on site.

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Mikko Railonvirta

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