chainflex® cables for use in the offshore industry
Unique around the world: chainflex cables with "DNV" approval
New test stand for cables in moving applications guarantees reliability in maritime use
To allow cables to be used for moving applications on ships and offshore applications without the need for time-consuming and cost-intensive special approvals, igus GmbH and the DNV classification company developed a new test procedure. As a result, a total of 387 chainflex cables from igus have now received type approval for permanent movement in e-chains. This makes them the first cables in the world specifically for applications in energy chains to receive this approval.
In order to supply safe and suitable products for these applications, igus GmbH from Cologne worked with the DNV classification company to develop a new testing procedure and to have their chainflex cables certified.
Development of new testing procedures necessary
Classification companies such as DNV typically issue approvals that are in line with international standards. In many cases, particularly concerning the materials, these refer to special specifications with regard to fire behaviour or other requirements.
Over a long certification time of more than three years, with very different areas of investigation, the special knowledge of the two companies led to a cable designation for use in energy chains on ships and in offshore applications for the very first time.
Development of new testing procedures necessary
Classification companies such as DNV typically issue approvals that are in line with international standards. In many cases, particularly concerning the materials, these refer to special specifications with regard to fire behaviour or other requirements.
Over a long certification time of more than three years, with very different areas of investigation, the special knowledge of the two companies led to a cable designation for use in energy chains on ships and in offshore applications for the very first time.
White paper: more automation in the maritime sector
What challenges, what advantages do automation and digitalisation bring to the maritime industry? How can companies meet the strict test criteria to have components certified by competent institutions such as DNV? What opportunities arise for suppliers, plant manufacturers and operators of drilling platforms and ships through the use of certified components such as B. cables?Download free PDF now
DNV approvals
Control cables
chainflex cables CF9.UL and CF10.UL (PDF), CF77.UL.D and CF78.UL (PDF)
Bus cables
chainflex cables CFBUS.PUR(PDF), CFBUS (PDF), CFBUS Ethernet (PDF), CFBUS.PUR Ethernet (PDF)
Fibre optic cables (FOC)
chainflex® CFLG.LB cables. PUR (PDF)
Measuring system cables and data cables
chainflex cables CF111.D and CF113.D (PDF)
CF112 and CF211.PUR (PDF) CF240.PUR (PDF)
Motor cables and servo cables
chainflex cables CF300.UL.D, CF310.UL and CFPE (PDF), CF27.D (PDF) CF34.UL.D and CF35.UL (PDF)
MUD-resistant according to NEK606
NEK 606 is a Norwegian standard for all cables used in offshore applications. 301 chainflex cables comply with the requirements of the NEK 606 standard.
Control cables
CF77.UL.D - control cable
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CF78.UL - control cable
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CF2 - control cable
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CF9.UL - control cable
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CF10.UL - control cable
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Data cables
CF112 - data cable
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CF211.PUR - data cable
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CF240.PUR - data cable
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Fibre-optic cable (FOC) PUR
CFLG.LB. PUR - fibre optic cable
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Measuring system cables
CF113.D - measuring system cable
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CF111.D - measuring system cable
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Motor cables
CF27.D - motor cable
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CF34.UL.D - motor cable
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CF35.UL - motor cable
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CF270.UL.D - motor cable
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CFPE - motor cable
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CF310.UL - motor cable
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CF300.UL.D - motor cable
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The rolling energy chain for long travels and heavy duty
The roller energy chain has been the tried-and-tested energy supply for long travels for about 20 years. The successful design that characterises all our linear energy chain systems is supplemented by rollers made of stainless steel, which upgrade the energy chain to an energy supply for heavy-duty applications. As the energy chain rolls and does not glide, it runs silently and with low vibration. The wear is significantly lower than with a design without rollers, and the power needed for the movement is also about 57% lower.The evolution of the rol e-chain®
