Reliable cable guidance systems for top drive systems

Energy chains and service loops for top drive systems must be able to withstand dynamic loads caused by vibrations and environmental influences. For onshore and offshore drilling rigs, we offer heavy-duty energy chains and cables with their accessories that ensure reliable cable guidance even on long travels and under extreme conditions.
The plastic energy chains impress with their corrosion resistance and low weight that is superior to that of a steel energy chain. The structured interior separation optimises service life and freedom from maintenance compared to those of conventional service loop systems.
For safe commissioning, we offer our cable guidances as complete systems. Our engineering team takes care of the design of the turnkey solution up to and including e-chain connection to the top drive.

Cable guidance systems for top drive systems

e-loop for oil rigs and drilling rigs, with offshore and onshore rigs in the background.

Modular energy chain system e-loop

Safely guide cables in suspended applications. The alternative to the service loop.

Combines the advantages of a plastic energy chain with those of a high-strength pull rope.
Complete strain relief of the cable: the pull rope inside the chain transfers the tensile forces to the mounting brackets and the structure.
Convenient: individual cables can be replaced.

To the e-loop product pageAlso available as a complete set

igus E4.112 cable carrier in an S-shaped guide.

e-chain system series E4.112

Strong, high forces due to "undercut design"
Sliding surfaces, long travels of up to 450m
For long unsupported lengths and fill weights

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Offshore chain

Modular system design
Durable, robust and yet flexible
Resistant to corrosion, seawater, oil and UV radiation

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readychain energy chain with three cables and connectors.

Harnessed energy chain

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

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Cables for top drive systems

chainflex special cables for the e-loop

Motor, data and hybrid cables for your top drive system

Matched to all top drive components for optimum fit in connector and chain
Cost reduction of approx. 35% due to elimination of costly customised production for projects
Now also with DNV approval for the maritime sector

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chainflex CF310.UL cable with protective jacket and 48-month warranty.

Single-core cable CF310.UL

For very high loads with UL approval
TPE outer jacket
Resistant to oil and UV radiation; flame-retardant

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Control cable CF9.UL

For very high loads
Certified according to UL and DNV
Flame-retardant and oil-resistant

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Data cable CF112

For very high loads
Certified according to UL and DNV
Flame-retardant, resistant to oil and MUD

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Success stories

Drilling rig with e-loop cable protection at a snowy oil well in Akita.

Onshore deep drilling rig

At a Canadian oil drilling company, an igus e-loop® energy chain solution ensures that the top drive, which lowers the drill pipe into the earth and pulls it out again, is always safely and reliably supplied with energy and signals, even after heavy storms.

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Offshore construction vessel on open sea with a central tower and work equipment.

Multi-purpose tower on a drill ship

A particularly robust plastic energy chain operates on a Huisman multi-purpose tower aboard a drilling vessel. The cable guidance, which uses a trough system, moves all cables compactly and safely over a 40m travel.

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Collage of igus offshore applications in shipping and on drilling platforms.

... and other success stories

Heavy-duty energy chains in drilling rigs for such systems as the top drive, cantilever or pipe handler, flexible rotary modules in pivoting heavy-duty cranes or safe shore power supplies: find out more about the successful use of our motion plastics in these and other projects.

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