Energy supply systems for locks and dock facilities

Lock gate with steel structure and blue railing at a waterworks.

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 locks and docks

P4.1 smart energy chain with sensor and signal ring for condition monitoring.

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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igus EKS-Rinne aluminium cable gutter in sectional view.

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

igus EKS-FTA cable carrier system with multicore cables and mounting feet.

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 with DNV-GL Maritime certification.

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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Successfully in use at our customers

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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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 gate with a bridge and boat in the harbour canal.

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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