Igus and German Lloyd develop new certification standard

In order to employ cables for motion control applications on ships and offshore applications without extensive and high-cost custom certifications, igus GmbH and the German Lloyd classification company have jointly developed a new test standard, and have now certified a total of 328 of the manufacturer’s chainflex cables with a rating for e-chain cables in continuous motion.

A lengthy, three year certification period with a wide range of investigated aspects, combined with the knowledge from both companies has resulted in the first certification of cables for use on ships and offshore applications.

Typically, classification companies, such as the German Lloyd, issue certificates based on international standards. In many cases, these refer to special characteristics in regards to combustion properties and other characteristics, specifically for the materials. However, for the most part, these materials have no or only limited suitability for continuous motion applications, while the general design standards for cables typically prove to be completely unsuited for continuously moving materials.