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 busbars, festoons 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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guidefast installation on an overhead crane girder
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:
- Attach bracket
- Connect the guide trough and screw on
- Insert energy chain with cable and fasten
- Connect trough joints with the help of clips
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Examples of successful applications in the overhead crane industry
System Comparison: e-chain systems instead of festooning
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