Energy chains in power plants

Heavy plastics - applications in power plants

40 years of experience
igus® specialises in the field of plastics research and can look back on 40 years of experience. Specifically developed high-performance plastics allow for the use of igus® e-chains® in almost all areas. Moisture, dirt, swarf, heat, cold - we have the solution for every requirement and completely dispense with steel and other metals in our e-chain® materials. In more and more heavy-duty areas, plastic e-chain® from igus® are successfully replacing steel systems due to their exceptional suitability.

You name the requirements, and we will fulfil them:

Corrosion-free

Cost-effective, modular design

Durability with minimum maintenance

Resistance to dirt, chemicals and high temperatures

Proven, tested material with igus® system guarantee

Low weight with high stability

Tested by TÜV

These are just a few of the points we take into account when selecting and designing your heavy-duty system. See for yourself what is possible with igus® plastics for longer life® in your heavy-duty area.

energy chain for oil platforms, steelworks & Heavy machinery

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Energy chain for stackers with a travel of 615m - without failure for over 15 years

A plastic energy chain travels 615m in length in the Czech lignite-fired power plant in Tušimice. It has been in operation for over 15 years without failure.

Energy chain for stackers on 615m travel without failure for years

Plastic energy chain on 550-metre travel in bulk handling

Under extreme conditions such as heavy dust and dirt, this low-maintenance plastic energy chain ensures safe operation.

Plastic energy chain for 550 metres of travel in bulk handling | igus®

Shovel loader

With this shovel loader, the structure can be rotated by +/-180°. The energy supply also needs to follow this movement.

Energy supply in the bucket loader with 180 degree movement radius

Thermal processing

igus® Roller chain in power station use: Heavy dust, use of chains in trolley and crane travel, crane travel arranged in reverse.

Applications in thermal waste treatment

More examples of heavy and extreme applications

Norway. Standing application for Aker Kværner Maritime Hydraulics AS.
Harnessed for the semi-submersible platform WestEdrill.

Germany. Dismantling the Karlsruhe research reactor. The disassembly of a nuclear power plant with a zig-zag chain.

Czech Republic. Lhoist a.s. Modular steel construction in lime works.

Czech Republic. Enclosed e-chain system® directly on the coal conveyor belt.

Czech Republic. Porici company CEZa.s. Energy supply for coal transport.

Czech Republic. Ventilation machine in the underground storage facility of a power plant.

Midland Bricks in Australia is the largest brick manufacturer in the world! Three energy chains have been in operation around the clock since 2003 and still look like they did on day one.

Maanshan steel and ironworks: high temperatures, heavy loads, lots of dust and high speed.

voestalpine Stahl Donawitz: High contamination during scale removal from the rails to be rolled.

Slovakia, aluminium plant. Has been working faultlessly for nine years. Travel 62m, speed 0.3m/s.

Czech Republic. Aeration machine in lime works.

Germany. BASF in Ludwigshafen, scraper for fertilisers, since 1998, e-chain®: 4040.32.250.0

Austria, Niklasdorf, ABV, district heating system

RTG in India, travel: 22m, e-chain®: 5050.30.550.0, customer: Kalmar, for ATM

Plaster dust

Crane's quayside travel with igus® e-chain systems®. Long travels of up to 800m are possible.

Norway: e-chain® with chainflex® in a washing system for lorries. Comes into contact with road dust and mud every day. chainflex® cables work excellently.