The oil and gas industry with igus® motion plastics

Dirt, saltwater, vibrations, extreme temperatures, high levels of mechanical stress and the risk of explosion are the most frequently occurring problems that impair the performance of drilling equipment and other devices used for oil and gas extraction. In such surroundings, where downtime is costly, the energy chains from igus® offer the performance characteristics needed to ensure smooth and continuous operation.

Benefits of igus products:

• Systems supplier for complete systems
• 100% corrosion-free, resistant to seawater and heavy duty tested
• Maintenance-free for 24/7 use
• Longer service life, e.g. compared to steel chains and service loops
• Weight-saving of up to 70% compared with steel chains
• Lower costs and increase safety of equipment

• Robust and up to 70% lighter than steel
• Special interior separation system prevents parts from falling out
• Modular design

• Tried and tested for heavy loads up to 650kg/m
• Also suitable for use with cantilever skids
• Up to 50% lighter than steel chains

• Cables always in reach 
• Tensile forces of up to 187kN possible
• Cable protection in extremely adverse conditions

• Ready-to-connect cables, also with EX-connectors
• Tested according to industry standards

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

• Rotation systems with up to 900° rotation
• Easy integration into the customer's structure
• Extended system guarantee possible

igus energy chains used in a drilling rig

Use of igus energy chains in land drilling rigs

Complete solutions for limited installation space in robot-controlled drilling systems

Engineering service

From the first sketch up to the ready-to-install product.  

Installation

Installation of energy chains with all components, with guarantee

Tests

3,800m² test laboratory. Outdoor test area, climate chamber, customised tests.