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Energy chains for cranes

Reliable and cost-effective solutions for your crane systems

The right energy chain can provide a coordinated and reliable solution for any crane application scenario. Heavy loads, long travels, and extreme weather conditions are just a few of the challenges that crane systems face. In situations where deadlines are tight and safety must always be guaranteed, energy chains are a reliable alternative to busbar systems, festooning, and motor drums. They require less maintenance and noise, making them a more efficient and cost-effective option. Whether you need an energy chain for indoor or outdoor use, for bulk goods or container handling, we have a product that meets your needs. All of our products are designed with one goal in mind: to provide you with the best possible technology at the lowest possible cost.

Benefits of using e-chains® for cranes

Increased reliability
Reduced maintenance
Reduced noise
Increased safety

Crane Applications:

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Harbour crane

Port Cranes

Energy chain solutions and cables for harbour cranes

Shipyard cranes

Shipyard cranes

Robust and safe energy supply systems for shipbuilding

Indoor crane

Indoor cranes

Space-saving cable guide systems for use on overhead cranes

Bulk handling cranes

Bulk handling cranes

Robust energy supply systems for long travels on bulk handling cranes

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Examples of successful applications in the crane industry

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STS crane

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.

STS crane

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.

Container loading crane

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.

Bridge crane

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.

STS crane Antwerp

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.

Ship unloading crane

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.

Roller energy chain on STS crane

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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Sales and Product Manager, e-chain®

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