Bulk Material Handling Solutions & Components | igus®
Reliability in harsh weather conditions
In the field of bulk material handling, bulk material systems must function reliably under rough and dirty working conditions and in harsh weather conditions. We offer plastic components for bulk material technology that can do just that and are particularly characterized by their resilience and long service life. This includes e-chains®, cables and hoses that are used, for example, in bucket wheel excavators, ship loaders, portal scrapers, wagon tippers, conveyor belts, aerial lifts, silos and hoppers.
Advantages of igus® products:
- Corrosion free
- Inexpensive, modular design
- Long service life with low maintenance
- Resistance to dirt, chemicals and high temperatures
- Proven, tested material with up to 36 month guarantee
- Low weight with high stability
- TÜV tested
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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
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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
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Pre-assembled cable carriers
- Assembly time is reduced by up to 95%
- Reduction of manufacturing costs
- Minimal logistics work, no storage space necessary
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Motor cable CFCRANE
- For highest voltages and outputs
- Flame-retardant
- UV resistance
- Oil resistance
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Guide troughs for long travel gliding
- For long travel applications
- Very tough and reliable
- Galvanized steel troughs
- Aluminum guide troughs
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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
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Application examples
Stackers & reclaimers
igus® rotating energy supply system and cables have been installed in stackers & reclaimers since 2014.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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