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Our products are used successfully in these customer applications in the crane industry

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The innovative Charger from Künz requires 57% less drive force for cable guidance

The RTG for intermodal terminals is space-saving, safe and operated with an environmentally friendly hybrid solution. A roller energy chain also reduces the required drive power by up to 57%.

Energy supply system for bridge construction

Pre-assembled e-chain system ensures a fail-safe energy supply at the Memorial Bridge in New Hampshire

Bridge construction

Bulk material conveyance with energy chains and sensors in shovel equipment | igus®

For coal mining, a bucket wheel device travels a 700m route. The energy supply system, including sensors, guarantees a high level of planning reliability.

Safe bulk material conveyance with energy chains and sensors in bucket wheel equipment

Energy chain system for shipyards

Energy chain system for shipyards: Fast and safe conversion at a height of 122 metres

Rotating energy supply prevents cable breaks in an indoor crane | igus®

Prevent cable breaks with energy chains in a rotary crane in aluminium extraction

Cable-friendly energy supply in a rotary crane in aluminium production

Lubrication-free heavy-duty bearings in the chassis of RTG cranes | igus®

The Vietnamese manufacturer Tan Cang Gantry relies on completely lubrication-free and maintenance-free TX heavy-duty bearings in the chassis of its new RTG cranes. The company also uses robust roller energy chains and chainflex cables.

Lubrication-free heavy-duty bearings in the chassis of RTG cranes

vector 2022: Haifa Port Company relies 100% on smart plastics i.Sense monitoring systems

The modern i.Sense condition monitoring system saves Israeli port operator HPC immense maintenance costs and downtime.

vector 2022: Haifa Port Company relies 100% on i.Sense monitoring systems

Roller energy chain replaces cable tender on 900 tonne Goliath crane | igus®

On this goliath crane, one of our roller energy chains replaces a cable tender system. The cables are subjected to less stress and the system is less susceptible to overall maintenance.

Roller energy chain replaces cable tender on 900t Goliath crane

vector 2022: Fully automatic indoor crane with i.Sense monitoring

Nowy Styl, a Polish manufacturer, is building an automatic wooden panel warehouse in which the indoor crane is equipped with the complete i.Sense package for condition monitoring.

Roller energy chain moves 61 kg/m cable weight for 900 t shipyard crane | igus®

Heavy labour over 200m travel: a " heavy-duty" plastic energy chain has been used successfully on this goliath crane since 2010.

Roller energy chain moves 61kg/m cable weight for 900t shipyard crane

Energy chains supply 16 trolleys on 15,000t shipyard crane | igus®

The superlative Goliath crane: Safe cable guidance to 16 trolleys with plastic energy chains

Energy chains supply 16 trolleys on 15,000t shipyard crane

Space saving energy chain for indoor crane

Rope instead of trough guide: an autoglide 5 energy chain enables maximum space savings on this BANG crane.

Energy chains replace festooning on indoor and outdoor cranes at steel mill

At the railway technology supplier "Corus Rail", the free-hanging festoonings previously used on 17 outdoor cranes were replaced by energy chains.

1500 t shipyard crane with energy chain and guide trough with riser guard | igus®

Since 2008, two roller chains have been running on 122m travel to supply the trolleys

1500-ton shipyard crane with energy chain and guide trough with ascent guard

Energy chains on indoor cranes: 15 years of continuous operation

In the foam production, energy supply systems on fully automated process cranes have been in continuous operation for 15 years

Energy chains in indoor cranes from upholstery and foam specialist Carpenter

energy supply to STS crane at the port of Rotterdam during continuous operation igus®

At EMO B.V. In Rotterdam, a roller energy chain with 24-hour continuous operation, seven days a week, has proven itself for the cable routing to the crane trolley.

Energy supply to STS crane at the Port of Rotterdam during continuous operation

Scrap handling: pre-assembled energy chain systems for gantry crane facility

In the port of Kehl, a bulk crane for scrap handling was equipped with an energy chain solution from igus. Despite the very harsh operating conditions, the system has been operating in wind and weather for over two years without any complaints.

Energy chains for cranes at the Port of Hamburg: Positive balance after five years

At the EUROKOMBI terminal in Hamburg, four STS cranes were equipped with pre-assembled energy supply systems including cables and guide troughs.

Energy chain with monitoring and predictive maintenance for RMG crane

Increase crane safety and service life with smart plastics condition monitoring (i.Sense) and predictive maintenance (i.Cee).

plastic-energy chain with high hydrochloric acid load in indoor crane | igus®

An energy chain and plastic trough made of chemical-resistant plastic have been used successfully in this hot galvanising plant for years.

Plastic energy chain for high levels of hydrochloric acid in indoor cranes

Energy supply for indoor crane under the influence of heat and dust | igus®

At Thyssen Krupp's Duisburg hot rolling mill, a slab transport crane has been fitted with pre-assembled roller energy chains for the energy supply system. They work reliably under adverse environmental conditions such as heat and dust.

Heat and dust: energy supply system for indoor crane under adverse conditions

Roller energy chain in the container crane - user report

Contargo AG relies on the dependable and particularly quiet energy chains from igus. Find out more about the planning, implementation and results of the special solution here.

Ultraquiet roller energy chain in the container crane

Pre-assembled energy chain ensures data transmission in crane construction | igus®

In crane construction, the demands on operational safety are particularly high due to the long travels. Expensive stoppages and thus downtimes must be avoided at all costs.

Pre-assembled energy chain ensures data transmission in crane construction

50% more storage space: pre-fitted energy chain in indoor crane | igus®

This fully automatic crane system from Kranserive Herz works with pre-assembled plastic energy chains with extremely low clearance height.

50% more storage space thanks to pre-assembled energy supply systems in an indoor crane

Cable routing at high wind speeds on STS crane | igus®

With this ship unloading crane, the entire crane girder moves. e-chains replace the previous festooning system and save the operator time and money.

Cable guidance at high wind speeds on STS cranes

Low-wear profile roller chain for long service life from STS crane | igus®

An old roller energy chain has been replaced by a compact and robust P4 plastic e-chain. It saves the operator maintenance time and costs.

Low-wear profile rol e-chain® for long service life of STS crane

energy chain at red-hot temperatures in a metalworking crane | igus®

In this indoor crane application in metal processing, an increasingly failing festooning system has been replaced by a reliably operating e-chain.

Energy chain in glowing heat in a crane in metal processing plant

energy chain for 14 container cranes has been trouble-free for twelve years | igus®

Energy chains replace festooning systems for energy and signal supply systems to the container cranes at HHLA Container Terminal Altwerder at the Port of Hamburg.

Energy chains for 14 container cranes have been trouble-free for twelve years

Energy chain for stackers on 615m travel without failure for years

A plastic energy chain travels 615m in length in the Czech lignite-fired power plant in Tušimice. It has been in operation for over 15 years without failure.

Energy chain for stackers with a travel of 615m - without failure for over 15 years

Energy chains for indoor cranes in foundries at high temperatures | igus®

Containers containing liquid metal are transported in a foundry using three cranes. Special E4/4 roller energy chains undertake the cable guidance.

Energy chains for indoor cranes in foundry at high temperatures

Low-noise plastic energy chain in container loading crane | igus®

Noise reduction was a particular requirement in the design of this crane, as the harbour is located in the immediate vicinity of a residential area.

Quiet plastic energy chain in container loading crane

energy chain at the bulk goods shiploader in the Baltic Sea port of Wismar | igus®

Since the final commissioning of the ship loader in 2000, no disturbances have occurred in the energy chain, neither mechanical nor concerning cables.

Energy chain at the bulk goods ship loader in the Baltic Sea port of Wismar

Customised energy supply for indoor crane with a length of 32 m | igus®

The operator opted for energy chains for this indoor crane. They enable high flexibility, variability and space-saving installation.

Tailored energy supply for indoor cranes on a 32m long crane runway

Roller energy chain on ship unloaders with over 400 m travel | igus®

On a 441.3 m travel, a roller energy chain reduces the drive power by 75%

Roller energy chain on ship unloaders over 400m travel

Cable carrier system on shipyard crane: Functionally reliable despite typhoon storms | igus®

Energy supply systems for shipyard cranes have been in successful use for six years.

Energy supply system on shipyard crane: Functionally reliable despite typhoon storms

Energy chains replace trailing cables on bridge crane in concrete plant | igus®

With a completely pre-assembled system from igus®, the installation times could be kept short and a longer production downtime avoided.

Energy chains replace trailing cables on bridge crane in concrete plant

Safe cable routing for 12 STS cranes at high travelling speeds | igus®

Crane travel distances of up to 500 m with energy chain systems and cable from igus®.

Safe cable guidance for 12 STS cranes at high travel speeds

Reliable energy supply for harsh environments in waste incineration | igus®

At the Eschweiler waste incineration plant, the existing trailing cables were replaced by an energy chain for adverse environmental conditions.

Reliable energy supply for harsh environments in waste incineration

Bucket wheel excavator: Increased efficiency in bulk goods handling

Ready-to-connect energy chain system increases the productivity and efficiency of a bucket wheel excavator in the field of bulk goods handling

Increased efficiency in bulk goods handling

Longest travel in the world with a plastic energy chain

e-chain® system with travel of 670m to set world record

Longest travel with plastic energy chain

Heavy-duty cables for open-cast mining

RWE Power AG uses igus chainflex as standard cable for bus systems

Reliable energy supply in bulk handling with dust and dirt igus®

Project planning and installation of a roller energy chain for outdoor use on a construction xite heap - an environment with the most difficult environmental conditions.

Energy chains in aluminium oxide production outdoor storage

Plastic energy chain for 550 metres of travel in bulk handling | igus®

Under extreme conditions such as heavy dust and dirt, this low-maintenance plastic energy chain ensures safe operation.

Plastic energy chain on 550-metre travel in bulk handling

Robust cable routing for Holcim bucket wheel excavators | igus®

In a cement pit, an e-loop® energy chain with strain relief protects the arm-thick cables and prevents premature wear.

Bucket wheel excavator

Energy supply in the bucket loader with 180 degree movement radius

With this shovel loader, the structure can be rotated by +/-180°. The energy supply also needs to follow this movement.

Shovel loader

lubrication-free plastic-energy chain operates failure-free in steelworks igus®

In this steel mill, a metal chain was replaced by a plastic energy chain that has been fail-safe since 2007, together with chainflex cables designed for moving applications.

Lubrication-free plastic energy chain operates fail-safe in steel mill

Durable plastic energy chain replaces festooning in waste crane igus®

At a waste disposal company in Belgium, the vulnerable trailing cables in two travelling cranes have been replaced by robust e-chains.

Durable plastic energy chain replaces festooning in waste crane

Quickly installed energy supply on the crane girder from indoor crane | igus®

Crane manufacturer Piedmont Hoist and Crane relies on the guidefast modular system for particularly fast and convenient assembly of energy chains.

Quickly installed energy supply system on the girder of an indoor crane

Stable and maintenance-free bearing support for the running wheels from a crane trolley| igus®

This trolley runs smoothly in continuous operation even in severe weather conditions. The roller bearings are corrosion-free and lubrication-free.

Strong and maintenance-free bearing of the crane trolley wheels

space-saving plastic-energy chain for slewing gear on overhead crane | igus®

The developers switched from a conductor line to a flexible multi-axis energy chain to supply power to the overhead crane in a steelworks.

space-saving plastic-energy chain for slewing gear on overhead crane

e-spool® cable guide replaces cable drum on coil crane in steelworks | igus®

In this coil crane, the motor-driven cable drums required a high level of maintenance.

e-spool® Cable routing replaces cable drum on coil crane in steelworks

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