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machine Building, frameWorKS & Safety ProductS Smart heavy-duty roller
energy chain for maximum lifetime on craneS
smart plastics
Avoid unplanned downtime
Next generation cranes are demanding higher power supplies. Energy chains – the protective chains that transport power and control cables– are facing these requirements for longer travels, higher accelerations, high reliability and operational uncertainties. The igus heavy-duty roller energy chain P4HD is made of highly
abrasion-resistant materials. Special side panels, newly designed connecting elements, roller members and a triple stop system minimize wear and additionally reduce drive energy. All the component parts can be replaced for easy maintenance. To monitor the service life, smart plastics sensors can be integrated into the bolt-bore binding. Ship-to-shore cranes are getting faster, longer, and are being asked
to carry greater loads for longer periods. The energy chains of these new generation cranes need to match them. As a result, igus launched a heavy-duty version based on its P4 roller
energy chain family. Depending on the application, the chain should have a service life of up to 15 years. igus relies on tribologically optimised high-performance plastics. To further reduce abrasion at all points of the chain, igus has come up with a few clever features, including a triple stop system and a symmetrical design. The integrated rollers reduce the required drive energy by 57%
compared to a sliding chain. The rolls are arranged offset to each other for an efficient drive; and the comb-like autoglide opening bays keep the chain in its ‘web’ structure, increasing the safety of the plant and reducing expensive unplanned failures. In the new bolt-bore connection, igus has applied its expertise in plastic plain bearing technology, specifying a proven iglidur material that significantly increases the service life of the chain life of up to 50% longer than its predecessor series P41.56.
“Depending on the application,
the chain should have a service life of up to 15 years”
Fast and smart maintenance, with recycling The P4HD e-chain can also be equipped with smart monitoring. The sensor sends a signal from a defined wear limit to the igus i.Cee:plus module, allowing the maintenance of the roller energy chain to be planned ahead. The sensor is integrated into the side of the chain, leaving no movement restrictions on the usable inner width. Once the crane has reached the end of its service life, igus reclaims the
used chain in its ‘chainge’ program (
https://recycling.igus.de) for recycling materials, and recycles it in a clean and green process. In return, the customer receives a voucher by weight to claim off the cost of new e-chains.
igus
www.igus.co.uk
SePtemBer 2022 DESIGN SOLUTIONS 29 UK-1131-smart plastics
94x270N_CC.indd 1 23.11.20 16:35 Industry 4.0: smart plastics
eliminate downtime Intelligent products give a maintenance alert ahead of time and can be integrated into standard predictive maintenance; smart plas- tics allow your equipment to run continuously as well as reducing maintenance costs.
igus.co.uk/smart igus
® ® Caswell Road Northampton NN4 7PW
Tel 01604 677240
sales@igus.co.uk plastics for longer life
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