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Durable drag chains for overhead gantry cranes

Space-saving cable guide systems for use on overhead cranes

Durable energy chains for gantry cranes are essential components designed for the efficient overhead movement of loads within buildings, such as in production and assembly areas. These cranes, fixed to the building, enable movement in three directions, requiring cables, hoses, and energy supplies to follow suit. Ensuring short downtimes, low maintenance, and functional reliability is critical for economic efficiency and occupational safety. Given the unique building conditions and application areas, gantry cranes are typically custom-made, including the crane track and energy supply system. igus® e-chain® cable carriers are a durable and cost-effective alternative to busbarsfestoons and cable reels. e-chain® systems are engineered with high-performance plastics and have space-saving designs, allowing for easy mounting either directly to the crane or on top.

Advantages of igus overhead crane products:

  • Low noise and vibration
  • Less installation space and weight
  • Lifetime calculation
  • Fast delivery
  • Easy installation
  • Cost-effective and low maintenance
  • Complete system or individual components from batch size 1
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White paper: Efficient energy supply for overhead cranes in steel plants

  • Advantages and disadvantages of energy chain systems and cable festoon systems for steelworks cranes
  • The most innovative solution for cranes for steel plants
  • Future technologies: roller energy chains
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guidefast installation on an overhead crane girder

Energy and data transmission installed in just 1 hour

The guidefast guide trough is ideal for moving motor cables on the crane. In the trough, an energy chain with the cables travels from A to B, thus ensuring a long service life, even with continuous load and the smallest bend radii.

The guidefast can be installed on the overhead crane in four simple steps:

  1. Attach bracket
  2. Connect the guide trough and screw on
  3. Insert energy chain with cable and fasten
  4. Connect trough joints with the help of clips
Learn more about guidefast

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roller chain

e-chain® cable carriers
Roller energy chains can achieve long travel distances with low drive power, reducing wear and tear and maintenance costs.

Recommended products:

  • P4HD - e-chain® with the longest service life
  • P4.1 - The universal e-chain®
  • Guide troughs - Long travel accessories
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chainflex cables

chainflex® cables
chainflex® cables withstand high bending stresses and allow bends of up to 4xd cable diameters. Guaranteed for up to 4 years.

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i.Sense sensors for cranes

Sensors for cranes
Sensors on energy chains and cables can help prevent costly failures, especially at busy container terminals.

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Scott Parker

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