A pipe coating machine of the Mannesmann Röhrenwerke GmbH had problems with a metal chain in which paint hoses were laid. This metal chain had to be replaced about every 9 months, because it was a modest design for an unsupported application with roller support. The requirements on igus® were: a plastic chain that would definitely last longer in the long travel (22 meter travel, speed =1m/s) After erection of the trough substructure, trough and the mounting of the igus® e-chain®, the facility has been in smooth operation for 15 months. Moreover supporting rollers are no longer necessary, which too had to be replaced from time to time.
