A world first: chainflex cables with DNV GL ‘Germanischer Lloyd’ certificate
New standard for dynamically flexible cablesin maritime applications
Energy chainand cable specialist igus further extends its list of approvals and certifications by announcing that 328 of its chainflex dynamic cablesare now certified by DNVGL (Det Norske Veritas and Germanischer Lloyd), the world’s largest ship and offshore classification society.
igus andDNVGL, have jointly developed these new industry standards in order to allow dynamically flexible cables to be safely used in moving applications on ships and offshore. This announcement makesigusthe world's first company to offer a full range of dynamically flexible cables which comply with commercial shipping regulations.
“The approval process for igus chainflex cables took three yearsand there were many stages to go through before the cables could be ‘Germanischer Lloyd’ certified,” says Justin Leonard, director, igus. “But now our customers have the option of buying DNV GL certified control, bus, measurement, data and power cables, specifically for dynamic applications, from stock.”
For more information, please call igus directly on 01604 677240 or visit the website at:
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About igus:
Based in Northampton in the UK, and with global headquarters in Cologne, Germany, igus is the largest producer of injection moulded polymer bearings and reinforced plastic cable carriers in the world. Product lines include industry-leading e-chain cable carriers, chainflex continuous-flex cables, iglidur plastic plain bearings, igubal spherical bearings, drylin linear bearings and guide systems. The company has 26 subsidiaries across 31 countries and employs more than 2150 people worldwide.
With plastic bearing experience since 1964, cable carrier experience since 1971 and continuous-flex cable since 1989, igus provides the right solution based on 100,000 products available from stock with between 1,500 and 2,500 new product introductions each year
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Justin Leonard, igus
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