Solutions for steel production

From smelting works through coke ovens, steel mills, foundries and rolling mills up to material storage - igus® offers the ideal energy supply solutions for all requirements of a modern integrated steel plant.
Extreme conditions in terms of heat and dust, high demands on precision, long travel and sometimes highly dynamic movements, require individual solutions for every application.

We have the solution for almost every requirement and completely avoid steel and other metals in our materials. Even in many heavy-duty applications, steel systems were successfully replaced by energy supply systems made of high-performance plastics due to their extraordinary suitability.

The requirements are high and we meet them:

• Cost-effective, modular design
• Proven, tested material with igus system guarantee
• Long service life with minimum maintenance
• Resistance to corrosion, dirt, chemicals and high temperatures
• Lightweight with high stability
• TÜV-tested

Reliable energy supply for slab transport
In Thyssen Krupp's Duisburg hot rolling mill, a harnessed readychain energy chain reliably supplies a 180t slab transport crane from the company BANG with energy. A confined installation space, resistance to high temperatures and heavy soiling as well as operation without disruptions - the igus solution fulfils the requirements perfectly and was installed on the crane bridge within a short time.

Heavy duty for English steelworks
At the railway technology supplier "Corus Rail", igus energy chains on indoor and outdoor cranes are replacing former free-hanging festoonings. We designed the fully harnessed new energy supply system, consisting of strong plastic energy chains, aluminium guide troughs and chainflex cables, specifically for dynamic applications in harsh, corrosive environments.