chainflex® CFSPECIAL for Top-Drive systems in e-loop

The right cable package consisting of motor, data & hybrid cable for your Top-Drive system

e-loop, a high-quality, modular family of cables to guarantee maximum durability

For the energy chain e-loop, a high-quality, modular family of cables is being created that are exactly matched to this application and guarantee maximum durability.

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The e-loop is the problem solver for all hanging applications in extremely adverse environmental conditions. This e-chain has been specially designed and built to replace service loops on drilling rigs. It is shock-resistant, maintains a fixed bend radius and can be opened along its entire length. Cables are individually strain-relieved at the ends to ensure modularity during maintenance.

With the new CFSPECIAL5xxx cable series, there is now finally a suitable range of cables in the chainflex catalog, which can save a further 35% in costs when purchased from this single igus source.

Tech up

Harmonization with all components of the Top-Drives for optimum fit in connector and chain
As standard products quickly available for repairs and retrofits

Cost down

Reduction of costs by approx. 35% due to waiving the need to manufacture one-off products for projects.
Up to 4 year guarantee

Proof

Extremely high load capacity through the use of high-strength tensile elements proven in tests with over 15,000% over DIN VDE 0298.

Sustainability

Due to on-demand delivery, excessive cable waste is avoided
Possibility of repairing the entire system leads to longer use of the entire energy supply system

Here is the complete new CFSPECIAL.5xx product range

CFSPECIAL-562 Series

Individual conductors

For the highest demands
Virtually unrestricted oil resistance, even with bio-oils
Indoor and outdoor applications, UV-resistant
Unsupported travels and up to 100m in gliding applications

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CFSPECIAL-572 Series

Individual conductors

For TopDrive applications
For heavy duty applications
Outer jacket: PUR
coolant resistant

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CFSPECIAL-532 Series

Data cable

For TopDrive & heavy-duty applications
PUR outer jacket
Shielded
Oil-resistant and coolant-resistant
Flame-retardant

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CFSPECIAL-592 Series

Hybrid cable

For TopDrive applications
For heavy duty applications
Outer jacket: PUR
Oil-resistant (according to DIN EN 50363-10-2)
Hydrolysis and microbe-resistant

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Which energy supply system makes sense for top drive systems?

Modular e-loop energy chain system
The oil and gas business is not an easy one, especially in the so-called upstream production and extraction sector. Driven by the oil price, plant today has to work more and more efficiently to survive in the market. The energy supply system at the centrepiece of the plant, the TopDrive, plays a decisive role in its efficiency. For older installations, the energy supply system must be as easy to maintain as possible and be cost-effective. For new systems, the energy supply system must correspond to the degree of automation of the system, based on the time factor.

To guide cables safely in hanging applications, igus has developed thee-loop as an alternative to the service loop - ideally suited for three-dimensional applications. The e-loop combines the advantages of a polymer energy chain with those of a high-strength pull rope. Inside the chain, the pull rope transfers the pull force to the mounting brackets and the structure. As a result, the cables are kept completely free of strain. The modular e-chain made of high-performance polymer always enables a defined bend radius and easily copes with vibrations and impacts.

Bucket wheel excavator

The e-loop is used in the bucket wheel excavator of the company Holcim (Germany) GmbH. The modular system made of high-performance polymer always enables a defined bend radius and easily copes with vibrations and impacts. Instead of the planned 8 hours installation time, the work with the e-loop was completed after only 4 hours.

Top Drive System

The e-loop modular energy chain system is being used in a drilling rig in the oil and gas industry. Due to use of the igus e-loop, it has been possible to improve the service life of the drilling rig and considerably reduce costs. Moreover, the cables in the mast can no longer become tangled.

Oil and gas industry

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.

Oil and Gas Industry

Offshore

Energy chain systems from igus are already in use in many offshore applications and have proved effective in withstanding the toughest environmental conditions. In wind power plants, on drilling vessels or on oil rigs, they ensure a reliable supply of energy. Whether in highly dynamic pipe handling applications or for the rig-skidding energy supply, igus e-chains offer a safe, light and maintenance-free solution.

Offshore

White paper: cable guiding in vertical drilling rigs

A newly developed alternative to the service loops on vertical drilling rigs offers significantly longer service life under extremely unfavorable environmental conditions.

In this white paper, you can find the following topics:

Application areas of the e-loop
State of the art in the service loop
Crash test for energy chains

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Project planning

Tailored solutions apart from the product catalog for special applications.

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Up to 4 year chainflex guarantee

We issue up to 4 years guaranteed on our cables due to experiments in our 41,000 ft² test laboratory.

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readychain complete system

Everything from a single source! Harnessing time decreases by up to 95%

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