"What should I consider with respect to maintenance when selecting e-chains®?"

10 tips for a "maintenance-friendly" energy chain

What this means in concrete terms and what designers should bear in mind - this small guidebook will provide you with numerous practical tips and tricks.

Energy chain systems instead of motorised cable reels

Especially in extreme environments, such as offshore facilities, rust can still, over the years, force operators to replace or intensively maintain their motorised reels. Different energy chain. High-performance plastic variants are resistant to chemicals, saltwater, and UV radiation. The result is that, in some applications, energy chains can be operated for almost ten years with hardly any maintenance.

Energy chain systems instead of cable trolley systems

Safety and low maintenance are key requirements for material handling in steelworks. The modular design of the energy chain therefore enables a high degree of flexibility during installation as well as considerable ease of assembly and maintenance. In principle, however, the low wear of the chains made of tribologically optimised polymers and their excellent cable protection guarantee a long service life, which reduces maintenance and downtimes to a minimum.

Energy chain systems instead of busbar systems

The disadvantage of busbar systems is that they are difficult to clean and expensive to maintain. The shoes installed on the current collectors must be checked regularly and replaced when worn. The system must be powered down to facilitate this replacement. In contrast, energy chain systems are virtually maintenance-free, can run for years without problems and only require basic visual inspections to ensure that the system is in good, operational condition.