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e-chain® cable carrier solutions for oil & gas industries

High-strength, flexible cables and plastic cable carriers for the oil and gas industry

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 operation

Benefits:

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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What are the main applications of oil and gas cables and cable carriers?

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

Rack & pinion top drives

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.

Drilling platform

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.

Cantilever Skid

Orange Services

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.

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