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Amusement Ride Manufacturer Solutions - Ensuring Safe, Efficient, and Reliable Ride Performance

Safe, Efficient, and Reliable Movement with igus® Energy Chains

Amusement rides require components that guarantee smooth movement and reduce maintenance costs. igus® energy chains and bearings bring a reliable solution for manufacturers looking to improve safety and efficiency. Our high-performance components ensure consistent energy and data supply, even under the most demanding conditions, while reducing wear and tear and maintenance costs.

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Benefits of igus® Solutions for Amusement Rides

  • Reliability: Continuous operation, even in harsh weather conditions, ensuring passenger safety and ride reliability.
  • Low Maintenance: Maintenance-free bearings and energy chains, minimizing service interruptions.
  • Durability: High-load components that withstand extreme forces and temperature fluctuations.
  • Noise Reduction: Smooth, quiet operation for an improved ride experience.
  • Flexibility: Components that support diverse ride applications, from Ferris wheels to roller coasters.
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Customer Testimonials: From Amusement Ride Manufacturers

The use of dryspin thread technology has significantly improved the entire behavior of the drive, starting with the feel, the noise, up to an extremely clean and quiet running behavior

Thomas Brunner

Head of Mechanical Engineering at BRUNNER Elektronik

After six months of continuous operation during the height of the season, the iglide® Z bearing was inspected and the results were amazing. There was virtually no noticeable wear on the bearing or shaft. Its high flexibility and resistance to misalignment improve installation and removal of the bearing and make it less susceptible to damage.

Six Flags

Corporate Engineer

Maintenance is reduced by 95%. Annual cost of replacement parts is reduced by at least 54% and labor costs are reduced by almost 9%.

Six Flags

Corporate Engineer

We do a visual inspection of the tower every day... The energy chain is a safety-relevant component and we can fully rely on it

Franz Taraba

Technician at Prater Tower

We still have the same energy chain as on day one... We haven’t had any problems with the chainflex cables either

Robert Danhel

Technical Manager at Prater Tower

Customer Success Stories: From Amusement Ride Manufacturers

PowerSplash water ride

Success story: e-chain circular module in the PowerSplash water ride

At 100km/h and a drop of 45 meters, the "Power Splash" launch coaster races through the water in the Walibi amusement park in Belgium. To ensure that passengers can board and disembark safely, the developers of the water ride from the company Mack Rides installed a rotary switch, which made special demands on the energy supply. igus provided the right solution: a modular rotating energy supply, consisting of a double side-mounted energy chain in a guide rail.

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    Success story: Six Flags roller coaster with maintenance-free bearings

    The operator of the amusement park chain Six Flags relies on plain bearings made from the material iglide Z, which has led to a significant cost reduction here. The reason: maintenance work could be completely dispensed with during the season. With the dry-operating plain bearings made of high-performance plastic, there is no need to check the mounts and shafts or to relubricate them. Another plus: the bearings save a lot of weight.

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    Success story: Completely pre-assembled energy supply for gondola lift

    The Trier-based lift manufacturer Baasch & Didong GmbH was looking for a solution that would reliably move all the cables in continuous operation - and that with a 180-degree rotation of the gondola when it was lifted. Further challenges for the material: absolute reliability under constant UV radiation, extreme heat, frost, rain and splash water. A strong solution for continuous use was found with an E4/4 energy chain. And as a completely pre-assembled readychain, quick and cost-effective installation and easy dismantling at a later date are guaranteed.

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    Success story: Better joystick haptics with dryspin thread technology

    A dryspin Zero-Backlash threaded nut with matching spindle is used to control the joystick of the Brunner flight simulator. Compared to the previously used metal ball screws, the overall behavior of the drive has improved significantly: The control is now more precise and sensitive, the feel is better due to minimized play of the nut and the vibration-free running behavior. And thanks to the dry-running plastic material, everything runs smoothly without maintenance.

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    Success story: Racing simulator reliably moved with igus bearing technology and e-chains

    In the Greaves 3D Engineering racing simulator, 45 igus products ensure flawless movement of the seat and the four monitors. drylin linear and drive modules, iglide sliding bushings, xiros ball bearings and tribo-tape sliding foils are used. The complete cable management is ensured by linear and three-dimensionally movable e-chains.

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    FAQ: Designing and Maintaining Amusement Rides

    igus® components offer maintenance-free operation, high reliability, and enhanced safety, reducing costs and ensuring continuous operation.

    Use igus® maintenance-free bearings and energy chains to minimize servicing needs and reduce downtime.

    Yes, igus® products are made from UV-resistant, weatherproof materials that are ideal for outdoor environments.

    igus® provides heavy-duty bearings and energy chains that can withstand extreme loads, making them suitable for demanding ride components.

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    Chris Porter

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