Corrosion-free energy chains for composting and waste incineration plants

Humidity, dirt, swarf, heat and cold: these are just some of the many environmental and weathering effects in which composting and waste incineration plants have to function reliably to avoid expensive machine downtime. For composting, fail-safe components are indispensable to ensure that the complicated, self-contained composting process is not disturbed. In more and more heavy-duty areas, our energy supply systems made of high-performance plastic are successfully replacing steel systems due to their exceptional suitability.

Benefits of igus products:

Cost-effective
Save installation space and weight
Maintenance-free for 24/7 use
Fast delivery and easy assembly
Complete system or individual components with no minimum order quantity
service life calculation
Quiet, smooth operation

Industrial system with conveyor and walkway in a narrow shaft.

Suitable products

Two igus e-chain cable carriers with brackets and fastening elements.

rol e-chain - rolling instead of gliding

Speeds of up to 6m/s possible
Available as ready-to-fit, harnessed system
Uniform roller resistance in dirty environments

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Five Chainflex cables with exposed conductors in different cross-sections.

Cables for the waste disposal industry

Abrasion-resistant insulation
High tensile strength centre element and gusset-filled extrusion
Braided in bundles
Abrasion-resistant, flexible outer jacket

CF38 motor cable for high temperatures Control cable CF5 for long travels

igus energy chain guides cables over a moving axis.

guidefast & guidefast control

Safe and space-saving
No tangling of cables
Transmission of energy, data and signals

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Cables and energy chains as a solution for extreme conditions in waste management

Our systems are specifically developed for extreme conditions and impress with their special features:

Highest abrasion resistance and flexural strength
Resistant to moisture, heat and dust
Corrosion-resistant stainless-steel guides for long travels and high loads

Your benefits: minimised downtimes, maximum reliability and durable, maintenance-free technology - perfect for the challenges of waste management.

Motor cable CF38 in the online shop

Energy chain configurator

Configure complete energy supply systems for short or long travels as well as for hanging applications. Enter the application and environmental parameters of your application and the energy chain configurator "e-chain expert" will suggest suitable solutions for your energy supply.

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igus energy chain configurator on a tablet beside an energy chain.

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The huge motion plastics sample box

Trying things out made easy: with the igus Corner, you always have the latest motion plastics that are individually tailored to your industry right at hand.

We will bring the display to you, assemble it upon request and fill the compartments with the products of your choice. Or you can set it up yourself. As a permanent exhibition or for a limited period of time.

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Orange igus shelf display with multiple tiers and product samples in a trade fair or presentation setting.

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Application examples

Under extreme conditions

Rolling energy supply systems from igus withstand heat, dirt, humidity and other harsh environmental factors in this composting plant.

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A hand in a yellow glove points to a cable carrier system.

Thermal processing

In these Mannheim crane factories, thermal processing takes place, whereby a large amount of dust is produced. Our roller chains used for trolley and crane movement do their job faultlessly.

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