EKD Systems Delivers Custom Energy Chains for Mobile Drilling Equipment by Maschinentechnik Roth
Background
EKD Systems, an experienced manufacturer of energy chains and energy chain systems, was awarded a contract by Maschinentechnik Roth GmbH & Co. KG, a company with nearly five decades of experience in the steel and rolling mill industry. The contract involved equipping the so-called Core Hole Drilling, Setting, and Grouting Plant (KBSE), a mobile drilling equipment, with energy chains or drag chains. This specialized drilling equipment was designed to be used in oxygen steel plants and posed the highest performance requirements on the energy chains used therein, operating under conditions such as extreme contamination, heat exposure, and strong vibrations during the drilling and setting process.
Machine Application
The machine's purpose is to bore the tapping hole in the steel converter and then insert new refractory bricks into it. It ensures that hydraulic and water hoses, as well as electrical cables, are securely guided to the consumer using the energy chains.
Role of the Energy Drag Chain
EKD Systems provided two high-quality energy chains of type SLP for Maschinentechnik Roth's mobile drilling equipment. The selected drag chains were the SLP 525 and SLP 325, both equipped with guiding troughs. One energy chain was specially designed for the drilling process, while the other supported the setting process.
Project Progress
The closed form of EKD Systems' steel chains proved to be a crucial advantage for this application. It prevents the ingress of sparks and other particles while effectively protecting cables and hoses from further damage. The aluminum cover segments, known as "SilberStar," offer exceptional protection against the harsh conditions in a steel plant, including sparks, dirt, and high temperatures at the tapping hole. The SLA energy chains are highly heat-resistant and can be supplied in steel, hardened versions, and stainless steel, making them the first choice for large unsupported spans, significant cable quantities, and heavy hydraulic hoses.
Technical Details
- Travel distance: 2500 mm
- Chain lengths: 3750 mm and 3300 mm
- Operating temperature: Steel (galvanized) from -40°C to 250°C, stainless steel from -80°C to 600°C
Results and Benefits for the Customer
Maschinentechnik Roth has been successfully using EKD Systems' products for years and appreciates the robustness of the steel chains. The energy chains customized for this requirement significantly increase the lifespan of the equipment, as they withstand the rigorous conditions in oxygen steel plants. The closed protective form of the energy chain preserves hydraulic and water hoses, as well as electrical cables from damage while improving the efficiency and safety of the drilling and setting process.
Results and Benefits for the Customer
Maschinentechnik Roth has been successfully using EKD Systems' products for years and appreciates the robustness of the steel chains. The energy chains customized for this requirement significantly increase the lifespan of the equipment, as they withstand the rigorous conditions in oxygen steel plants. The closed protective form of the energy chain preserves hydraulic and water hoses, as well as electrical cables from damage while improving the efficiency and safety of the drilling and setting process.
Customer Benefits ✅
✅ The specially customized energy chains by EKD Systems significantly increase the lifespan of the mobile drilling equipment and withstand the harsh conditions in oxygen steel plants.
✅ The closed form of the drag chains prevents the ingress of sparks and other particles, preserving hydraulic and water hoses as well as electrical cables from damage.
✅ The energy chains contribute to the efficiency of the drilling and setting process by ensuring that hydraulic and water hoses, as well as electrical cables, are reliably guided to the consumer.
✅ By protecting against sparks, dirt, and high temperatures at the tapping hole, the energy chains enhance the safety of the entire drilling operation.
