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Locks and dock facilities with energy chain systems

For critical infrastructure such as bridges, locks and dock facilities, dependable operation under harsh environmental conditions is essential. igus® energy supply systems have demonstrated long‑term reliability in these demanding settings for many years.

All igus® products are:

  • Easy to assemble and inspect
  • Low‑maintenance
  • Weather‑resistant
  • Completely corrosion‑free

Whether you’re building a new installation or upgrading an existing one, the igus® team supports every stage—from design through to commissioning. Our extensive experience working alongside engineering firms and contractors ensures a smooth process and a successful outcome.

igus® products for locks and docks facilities

igus e-chain cable carrier arched over a machine base.

e-chains®

  • Resistant to seawater, UV, oil and weather
  • Corrosion-resistant
  • Robust
  • Lighter and less expensive than steel
  • Standardised guide trough system
  • Travel up to 800m, speeds up to 600m/min
  • Easy to install and easy to inspect; long service life
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Chainflex cable with DNV and NEK 606 approvals.

chainflex® cables

  • Developed for use in e-chains®
  • Complete range from fibre optic cable to medium voltage cable
  • 1Over 1000 cables available from stock
  • Resistant to dirt, slurry, oil, UV and salt water
  • Tested in the industry's largest test laboratory
  • Guaranteed for up to 36 months or 10 million double strokes*
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Drylin linear guide components shown in four different profile and carriage designs.

drylin linear rails®

  • Long service life
  • Corrosion resistant
  • Lubrication-free
  • Various rail profiles, sizes and materials
  • Dirt resistant
  • Robust
  • Water resistant
  • Matching accessories
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Find out about our projects and installation service

Reduce your engineering costs for planning energy supply systems. We provide tailored custom solutions for difficult applications

  • Tailor-made solutions for new installation or upgrade
  • Analysis and acceptance conducted on-site by our team
  • Design concept free of charge
  • Assembled ready-to-connect and precisely fitting including installation and commissioning
  • Years of experience working together with engineering firms and contractors
Orange igus hard hat, gloves and screwdriver on a conveyor system.

igus® application examples

Lock gates

Salt water resistance and compensation for sideways motions for lock-gate operations.
Criterea:

  • Quick replacement
  • Ready assembled parts
  • sea water resistant
Lock gate with steel structure and blue railing at a waterworks.

OpenHydro tidal turbine

A plastic chain makes any kind of maintenance on the open sea obsolete; a conventional metal chain would not be adequate for the combination of technical, climatic and mechanical requirements

Vector tidal turbine at sea, seen from a boat.

STS Crane applications

igus® applications and references with STS cranes. Over 400 applications worldwide.

Blue ship-to-shore cranes at a port beside the water.

RTGs / RMGs Crane applications

igus® applications and references with RTG & RMG cranes. Over 3000 applications worldwide.

Two blue RTG cranes lift containers at the container port.

Cranes

Blue STS cranes load colourful containers on a container ship at sea.

Another industry where the weather plays a major part in the reliability and wear of products. Find out how igus® products are being used in industrial and indoor cranes.

Offshore

A heavy offshore drilling platform is being positioned by crane next to a wind turbine.

Conditions at sea are tough and the weather adds another level of demands. The systems have to be reliable, robust and weather proof, which luckily igus® products are.

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