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Energy supply systems for canal lock facilities

Electric sluice gate

Absolute reliability under difficult conditions is crucial for the operation of key structures such as locks and bridges. Our cable carrier systems have been proving their reliability day after day for many years.

All igus® products are:

  • Low-maintenance, easy to inspect and install
  • Weather-resistant and corrosion-free
  • Economical with a long service life

Whether for new construction or replacement investments, your igus® team will support you in all phases, from the initial survey to planning and installation. Our many years of experience and expertise, also in co-operation with engineering offices and contractors, ensure your success.

Durable products for canal locks

rol e-chain

Roller-energy chain

  • Long service life thanks to maintenance-free tribopolymer plain bearings in the chain link connection
  • Long travel distances up to 800 m
  • Speeds of up to 5 m/s
  • 10x longer service life with less drive force
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Guide trough made of aluminium

guide trough

  • Available in stainless steel (304)AISI 304 and (316)AISI 316L
  • Available in aluminium for seawater resistance according to EN6060 and weight reduction
  • Available in cost-effective and corrosion resistant plastic-trough
Find out more about our trough product range
Floating moving end

Floating moving end

  • For equalising long travel distances
  • Small, light and inexpensive
  • Compatible with isense EC.P for intelligent status monitoring of the e-chain®
  • Can be used with different energy supplies
More information about floating moving ends

cable for the movement

  • Developed for use in e-chain®
  • Flexible at low temperatures, resistant to dirt, mud, oil, UV and salt water
  • Suitable for offshore use with "DNV-GL" approval 
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Customer Applications

Wilhelmshaven sea lock

e-chain® over 10 years in continuous operation on the world's second largest sea lock

More sustainability thanks to durable components: For more than 10 years, our Reliable energy supply systems at the sea lock in Wilhelmshaven. They ensure a reliable power supply to the four lock gates. The exposed sea location, requirements for dyke protection and reliable 24-hour continuous operation are among the challenges that need to be overcome.

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    • Lock in Krammersluis near Zeeland

    Reliable energy supply for double lock in Krammersluis

    The 280m sea lock in Krammersluis near Zeeland regulates the passing shipping traffic in continuous operation, every day. Until 2009, a tender system was used to supply the pumps, interlocking and lighting with power, which resulted in twisted and broken cables. Ever since this has been replaced with the igus energy supply system, the problems have ceased. ...

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    • Lock in Krammersluis near Zeeland

    Tough chain systems for lock in Nieuwdorp

    The new energy supply system was installed in the lock system in Nieuwdorp in the Netherlands in a very short time. The weather- and seawater-resistant prefabricated e-chain® run in precisely fitting aluminium channels for 40 metres each, can easily compensate for the lateral movements of the system and thus ensure a reliable energy supply for the lock gates.

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    • Services

    Orange Services

    Engineering and Training Services
    From the first sketch together with you to the ready-to-install product

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    Installation of an e-chain system

    Installation and inspection services
    Installation of energy chain with all components, inspection, maintenance - with system guarantee

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    A glimpse into the e-chain test laboratory

    Tests
    In the 3,800 m² test laboratory with outdoor test area and climate chamber - also customised

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