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Drag chains and cables for long travels in shipyards

Shipyard cranes are mostly huge systems that can lift huge lifting loads and must always work reliably. At the same time, the space available in the shipyards is usually very tight. The requirements for cable guidance therefore lie in systems that are as space-optimized and at the same time powerful as possible, which safely master long travels. In order to achieve this top performance, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of energy chains, cables, guide troughs and complementary accessories.


Advantages of e-chain® cable carriers for shipyard 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 4yr guarantee
  • Low maintenance, easy to install
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Shipyard crane

Durable products for shipyard cranes

e-chain® cable carriers

e-chains for cranes

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  • P4HD - e-chain® with the longest service life
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  • Guide troughs - Long travel accessories
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System Comparison: e-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: e-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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Shipyard crane customer applications

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Roller energy chain replaces cable tender on Goliath crane

For this 900t shipyard crane, the operator previously relied on a cable tender system to route the cables to the trolleys. Since the tension on the cables led to high maintenance requirements over time, the decision was made to replace them with an energy chain system. Since then, two heavy duty roller energy chains of the 5050RHD series have been in use.

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    • Energy supply at 61kg/m cable weight

    For a single-girder goliath crane, two trolleys were equipped with our roller e-chains and chainflex cables. One of the energy chains moves a cable weight of 61kg/m.

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    • Goliath crane

    Supply of 16 trolleys for Goliath crane

    16 crane trolleys travel on this gigantic Goliath crane with a load capacity of 15,000 tons. Our roller energy chains ensure safe cable guidance.

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    • Roller e-chains for 1500t shipyard crane

    Specifically designed for large-sized projects, the two heavy-duty roller energy chains reliably supply two trolleys with energy - over a travel distance of 122m.

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    Andrew Jones

    Ports and Cranes Industry Manager

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