Cable carrier instead of conventional solution

Reliable Cable Carrier Systems: A Proven Alternative to Cable Drums

Enhanced Performance at a Sewage Treatment Plant Since 2000

A sewage treatment plant replaced a conventional cable drum solution with the igus® LBT flizz® cable carrier system in 2000. The result? Smooth, uninterrupted operation for over two decades. The system supports longitudinal scrapers in final clarifiers, where sludge settles and is collected at speeds of 3.3 ft/min, operating 24/7 for 256 days a year. The switch eliminated excessive wear caused by the cable drum, proving the LBT flizz® system's durability and efficiency.

LBT flizz®: Tested in Demanding Applications
The rugged design of the LBT flizz® cable carrier makes it ideal for various demanding applications, including rain overflow basins and harbor cranes. Its components are resistant to common chemicals, fats, and solvents, making it a reliable choice for galvanic equipment manufacturers and chemical engineering plants.

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Maintenance costs reduced drastically
125 feet of guide trough was installed on the final clarifier. The cables are about 66 feet long; besides the electrical cables for the three pumps and mobile motor, 16 communication cables and a special bus cable are accommodated in the trough. igus® chainflex® continuous-flex cables from the CF9, CF10 and CF31 series have a TPE outer jacket and can be used in temperatures ranging from -13°F to +212°F with a minimum bending radii of 5xd. Series E2 (250.07.100.0) was used for the cable carrier. The system has been working without any problems since its installation.

Suitable for adverse environmental conditions
With LBT flizz®, igus® offers a weather-resistant cable carrier system that can be adapted for different application conditions via its modular design. All components and parts are protected against corrosion thanks to the closed-top trough, which prevents snow or leaves from getting in and contributes to a smooth operation. Very aggressive gases like the hydrosulfide mixture that emerge during the wastewater treatment do not disrupt the operation of the flizz® system. The worst case scenario would be if the chain froze at temperatures below 32° F, leading plant operations to shutdown. However, LBT flizz® is not affected in such conditions due to the design of the cable carrier system.