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Chemical-resistant energy supply systems for electroplating
Very high demands are placed on the components installed in electroplating systems. In the electroplating process, strong chemicals are used in the electrochemical bath, which energy supply and the cables inside must be able to withstand. Where steel energy chains reach their limits, plastic energy chains come into their own. energy chains are chemical-resistant and corrosion-free, lightweight, cost-effective and, thanks to their optimised sliding properties, ensure a long service life and freedom from maintenance. The cables in the energy chain must also be able to withstand the demanding environment. We show you solutions especially for electroplating systems.
55 years of experience in plastic for motion
We know what applications need and customers want. We know our products and their specifications inside out.
And we will show you how you can benefit from this and save your tech up and costs.
Tech up
Improved assembly capability
... with a new locking principle
The easy-to-handle and easy-to-install trough can be installed in no time at all. This means less installation work for the fitter. During a test installation by igus® fitters, a 30 metre long trough was installed in less than 3 minutes thanks to the practical installation method.
The side sections are connected by clipping and snapping in, by hand and without tools. The clamping mechanism specially designed for the system then holds them together securely and securely. The fast installation process significantly reduces labour time and costs.
Low weight facilitates use and reduces costs
... with the guidelite plus made of igumid® EG+
On the weight factor: 1 metre of guidelite Plus EG weighs only 1.8 kg, 1 metre of stainless steel channel 7.5 kg. The use of plastic makes heavy metal guide troughs obsolete. Metal guide troughs are susceptible to corrosion and are expensive to purchase, install and maintain.
Tribopolymers have made it possible to design a much lighter guide trough for the harsh environment, which is characterised by its smooth running and corrosion resistance. The potential weight savings pay off immediately in terms of design, operation and purchasing.
100 % safety plus maintenance indicator
... with smart plastic
These components give you system and planning security. If a component on the energy supply is worn or damaged, the sensors recognise this and send a signal or switch off the system in advance to prevent expensive consequential damage. The sensors also provide an estimated maintenance recommendation for individual components (chain or cable) so that you always know if and when maintenance is required. This saves time and money.
Reduce costs
Save up to 58% on purchasing costs
... compared to stainless steel guide troughs
Guide systems made of metal harbour the familiar problems: corrosion, complex assembly, high weight and high costs. The material of the Guidelite-plus-EG-guide trough ensures high chemical resistance, making it ideal for use in electroplating and fertiliser production. Due to their light weight and modular design, assembly is significantly simplified.
Save up to 35 % on purchasing costs
... with robust chainflex® cable
In various areas and applications, the use of single cores for motors has led to significant cost savings in purchasing, as these can be procured up to 35 % cheaper as a complete cable package including PE protective conductor than, for example, a solid 4-core CF35.UL motor cable.
An increase in the service life of cables has also been observed, as individual cores can be used in a smaller installation space, which also benefits the mechanical design of the entire energy chain system.
95 % less assembly time
... with ready-to-install energy supplies
The energy supplies installed in electroplating systems must be able to withstand the demanding environment. It is important to choose the right materials for the individual components and to harmonise them with each other.
This is where prefabricated readychain® energy supply systems come into their own, as they are specially manufactured to suit the relevant environmental conditions and are assembled on site in a final step with just a few simple steps. This significantly reduces the amount of assembly work and installation time.
Evidence
Energy chain systems proven in many hundreds of thousands of applications worldwide ►Discovermore
sustainability
Yes, plastic energy chains are recyclable
Leave your towing or energy chain,
regardless of the manufacturer, in the igus® Chainge® recycling programmes,
so that reusable granulate can be obtained.
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Find out more about the benefits of energy supply for electroplating. Together we will find the solution that will enable you to reduce your tech up and costs. If you have any questions, I will be happy to advise you.
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