tech talk
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Advancing the oil & gas industry with modern, dual cable management
systems in top drives
"Plastic" might bring to mind grocery bags,
disposable cups or one-use bottles. Engineered
igus
®
plastic, used in energy chain cable carriers,
is an entirely different material. The optimized
polymers in e-chains
®
are used to manufacture
military equipment, rocket launch site components
and power plant machinery. Their strength and
durability make them applicable in nearly all
technologies.
The power of plastic has made energy chain cable
management systems a valued asset to the oil
and gas industry. The heavy-duty e-chains
®
are
used in both offshore and onshore drilling rigs.
They are nearly impossible to break down, which
allows them to reliably operate in rigs' inclement
conditions.
Drilling rigs' pipe handling systems, gantry cranes,
cat walks, cantilever skids, and most recently, top
drive systems, are increasingly reaping the benefits
of igus
®
solutions. The advantages of e-chains
®
for these application areas are all-encompassing.
plastic solutions for drilling rigs
High-performance
Environmental benefits
• Resistance to extreme temperatures
• Resistance to chemicals, dirt, and sea water
(100 percent corrosion resistance)
Performance benefits
• High mechanical strength
• Capacity to manage heavy loads
• Light weight
• Excels at high speeds
TCO / ROI benefits
• Cost-effectiveness
• Extended service life for cables and hoses
• Easy repair with no special tools needed
