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Plain bearings and chain systems in drilling devices

The components of drilling devices are exposed to high loads: dirt, dust and strong vibrations. Our energy chains, cables and plain bearings withstand these conditions with ease. The predictable service life of our products minimises unplanned downtimes. And as all our products are lubrication-free, they avoid time-consuming maintenance work. Protect the cables and hoses of your drilling devices with our energy chains made of high-performance plastic or with our hybrid plastic and steel energy chains.

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Heavy-duty brochure

The technical requirements for bearing points in construction machinery are challenging. In addition to the requirements arising purely from the mechanical loads and movements that the bearings must fulfil, there are also the adverse external influences. Construction machines are used in harsh, dirty environments.
In this brochure, you can find out how igus developed high-performance plastic plain bearings that can be used in applications that previously only worked with steel and bronze.

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Products for construction machinery

iglidur plain bearings for construction machinery

The combined advantages of plastic and steel

The heavy-duty version of the tried-and-tested YE hybrid energy chain
50% longer unsupported length than a comparable plastic e-chain®
High tensile strength

Hybrid energy chain YE

E4Q energy chain for construction machinery

Robust, quiet and modular

Tool-free opening and closing
Reduced projection into the interior for easier filling with the open e-chain®
Higher pull-out strength of the crossbars

Series E4Q/R4Q energy chain

iglidur plain bearings for construction machinery

Pre-assembled e-chain systems

Harnessing time is reduced by up to 95%
Cut installation times by half
Minimise your machine downtime
On-site installation - international service with 35 subsidiaries

Ready-to-install harnessed energy chain systems

iglidur plain bearings for construction machinery

Avoid using lubricants

Reliable under high loads
100% lubrication-free
Maintenance-free
Dirt-resistant

Plain bearings for construction machines

CFBUS control cable for construction machinery

For reliable data transfer

For heavy-duty applications
Oil-resistant
UV-resistant
Choose TPE, PUR or PVC as outer jacket material

individual components

Customised components from 3D printing

Abrasion-resistant plastics from iglidur
From prototypes to high-volume production
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Samples for drilling devices

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Hybrid energy chain YE

Strong, vibration-resistant and compact - the best mix of lightweight plastic and strong steel - for long unsupported travels with ease

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E4Q energy chain

Highly robust and modular design - tool-free opening and closing - 40 per cent less assembly time

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Plain bearing for heavy loads

Absolutely lubrication-free and dirt-resistant
for bearing points under high loads

chainflex sample box

Cables for motion

Withstands the highest bending stress,
for harsh environments

Linear guides, plain bearings, e-chains, linear axes and more

motion plastics for vehicle cabins

Adjust seats and displays or mount master switches with maintenance-free bearing products. You can also run cables in the seat safely and quietly with energy chains.

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Energy chain configurator

Energy chain configurator

Configure complete energy supply systems for short or long travels as well as for hanging applications. Enter the application and environmental parameters and the configurator "e-chain expert" will suggest suitable solutions for your energy supply.

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Construction machinery application examples

Success stories

Find out here how motion plastics solutions demonstrate their technical advantages in many other applications from the construction machinery sector

Application examples for construction machinery

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