Maintenance-free e-chains for ASC cranes

Maximum availability and reliability for ASC cranes

The large-dimensioned ASC cranes (Automated Stacking Cranes), which are often characterized by long travels, require maximum availability and reliability. Efficient container handling requires reliable systems, especially in the area of cable guidance. Energy chains are a low-maintenance alternative to the classic motor cable drum. Together with cables, guide troughs or clamps for strain relief, we support the industry with a comprehensive product portfolio.

Advantages of e-chains® for ASC cranes

Cable-friendly due to smooth contours
Many options in terms of movement and length
Reliable even in harsh environmental conditions
Predictable service life with up to 36 month guarantee
Low maintenance, easy to install
Large catalog of standard items

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Reliable solutions for ASC cranes

Heavy-duty roller energy chains

Stainless steel energy chains with rollers
Long travels of up to 800m
10x longer service life

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Guide troughs

Available in stainless steel or aluminium for seawater resistance to EN6060 and weight reduction

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Floating moving end

Floating moving end for parallel compensation
Small, light, low-cost, compatible with isense EC.P
Force-free guide trough run extends service life

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New e-chain for crane trips of more than
1,000m travel distance

First driven cable guidance for the next generation of ASC cranes
Thanks to own drive, there is hardly any stress due to push/pull forces
Higher acceleration & speed possible due to lower mass

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System Comparison:

Energy chain systems instead of festooning

Provide guidance for cables and energy chains while keeping them protected and safe in wind and fluctuating temperatures. This minimizes downtime.

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System Comparison:

Energy chain systems instead of busbar systems

Deliver data, energy, fluids and air safely in a single energy chain system. For narrow compact spaces and fast lane movement.

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Examples of successful applications in the port crane industry

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Roller energy chain in continuous operation at the Port of Rotterdam

A P4.1 series roller energy chain is in operation at the Port of Rotterdam, one of the largest bulk handling ports in Western Europe. On the ship-to-shore crane, it operates continuously over 100 metre travel and without incident. So far it has completed more than 9,000 operating hours.

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Container crane Hamburg Port

Fourteen container gantry cranes at HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) are equipped with energy chains to supply the gantry trolleys with energy and signals.

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Container loading crane

Since this port is located in the immediate vicinity of a residential area, a crane was equipped with the fail-safe and low-noise P4 roller energy chain.

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Bridge crane

By replacing the old cable guide with our P4 energy chain, the service life of the crane has been increased, the chain is now running more quietly and wear has been significantly reduced.

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STS crane Antwerp

For travels of more than 400 meters in some cases, 12 ship-to-shore cranes in Antwerp were equipped with robust heavy duty energy chains.

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Ship unloading crane

For the crane boom of this STS crane, e-chains replace the previously used festooning system and save the operator time and money.

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Roller energy chain on STS crane

For high-speed trolley drive, a safe and failure-free roller energy chain was used for energy and data transmission.

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Contact an e-chain® cable carriers expert

We can assist you with a turnkey, fully assembled solutions or answer any questions you may have with a custom project.

Mike Patterson
National Sales Manager
(401) 438-2200

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