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Calculate service life of e-chains and cables for road-rail vehicles

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  • What was required? energy supply systems, cables
  • Requirements: weather-resistant components 
  • Industry: railway technology - special vehicles
  • Success for the customer: predictable service life for e-chains and chainflex cables

igus components are not just used in trains and trams. They can also be found in road-rail vehicles, such as snowploughs and maintenance vehicles. By means of hydraulic cylinders, the bogie of these vehicles can be lowered. In the cylinders, plain bearings and guide rings made of iglidur materials are used. They are characterised by their extremely long service life and are also maintenance-free. 

Road-rail vehicle

You can choose from a variety of different materials, so that for every shaft material - both soft and hardened - you'll find a suitable plain bearing and guide ring material. The iglidur materials are tested thoroughly in the test laboratory. Based on the test results, you can calculate their service life with the free igus online tools. 
 

In road-rail vehicles with lifting platforms or cranes, additional energy chains and chainflex cables are used, as both are characterised by extreme load capacity. e-chains by igus are also tested thoroughly. That way it can be ensured that they are durable and strong despite weathering, vibration, shocks and heavy loads. In addition, their material and construction help reduce weight. Equipping the e-chains with the fail-safe chainflex cables increases the application's service life significantly. These cables have been developed specifically for high loads, withstand extremely small bend radii and torsional movements and have a 4-year guarantee. Also, the chainflex cables are weather-resistant and withstand heat and cold despite permanent use.  


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