Reliable cable guidance systems for top drive systems

Drag chains and service loops for top drive systems must be able to withstand dynamic loads such as vibrations and environmental influences. For onshore and offshore drilling rigs, we offer "Heavy Duty" -energy chain and cable, including accessories, which ensure reliable cable routing under extreme conditions, even over long distances.
The plastic-energy chain scores highly thanks to its corrosion resistance and low weight compared to a steel drag chain. The structured interior separation increases the service life and freedom from maintenance compared to conventional service loop systems.
We offer our cable guides as complete systems for safe commissioning. Our engineering team takes care of the design of the turnkey solution through to the connection of the e-chain® to the top drive.

Cable guides for top drive systems

Modular e-loop energy chain system

Safe cable guidance for hanging applications. The alternative to the service loop.

Combines the advantages of a plastic energy chain with those of a high-strength pull rope.
Complete strain relief of the cables: inside the chain, the pull rope transfers the tensile forces to the mounting brackets and the structure.
Practical: individual cables can be replaced.

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energy chain system Series E4.112

Stable, high forces due to "rear grip"
Sliding surfaces, long travel distances up to 450 m
For long unsupported lengths and fill weights

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Offshore chain

Modular system design
Durable, robust and yet flexible
Corrosion, seawater, oil and UV-resistant

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Assembled energy chain

Plug & Play solutions, e.g. for top drives
95% less assembly time
Reduce assembly time

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Cable for top drive systems

chainflex special cables for the e-loop

Motor, data and hybrid cables for your Top Drive system

Harmonisation with all top drive components for optimum fit in connector and chain
Reduction of costs by approx. 35% due to waiving the need to manufacture one-off products for projects
Now also with DNV approval for the maritime sector

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Single-core cable CF310.UL

For very high loads with UL approval
TPE-outer jacket
Oil and UV-resistant and flame-retardant

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control cable CF9.UL

For very high loads
UL and DNV certified
flame-retardant & Oil-resistant

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data cable CF112

For very high loads
UL and DNV certified
Flame-retardant, oil and MUD-resistant

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Sophisticated engineering made easy.

Just 3 clicks to the complete set

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Success stories

Onshore deep drilling rig
For a Canadian oil drilling company, a e-loop® energy chain solution from igus® today guarantees that the top drive, which lowers the drill pipe into the ground and pulls it out again, is still safely and reliably supplied with energy and signals even after heavy storms.

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Multi-purpose tower on a drill ship
A particularly robust plastic energy chain travels along a multi-purpose tower from Huisman on a drill ship. The cable routing, which is guided in a trough system, moves all cables compactly and safely over a 40 metre stretch.

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... and other success stories
Heavy-duty energy chains in drilling rigs, e.g. for the top drive, cantilever or pipe handler, flexible rotary modules in slewing heavy-duty cranes or safe shore power supplies: Discover more about the successful use of our motion plastic in these and other projects.

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