Energy chains for bulk handling cranes

Bulk handling cranes place extreme demands on cable solutions in many respects: While the travels for the transport of bulk goods often reach several 100 metres in length, all components must withstand outdoor weather conditions throughout the year. But also the high level of dirt and dust during transport of, for e.g., ores, sand or gravel require energy chains with high robustness, corrosion resistance, maintenance-free and long service life.

Heavy-duty roller energy chains

• Stainless steel energy chains with rollers
• Long travels of up to 800m
• Speeds of up to 5m/s
• 10x longer service life whilst using less drive force

Guide troughs

• Available in stainless steel or aluminium for seawater resistance to EN6060 and weight reduction
• Available as cost-effective and corrosion-free polymer trough

Floating moving end

• As compensation in the case of long travels 
• Small, lightweight and cost-effective
• Compatible with isense EC.P
• Can be deployed with a range of energy supplies

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 minimises downtime.

Energy chain systems instead of motor cable drums
No slip ring on long travels. Guide all media safely in one system. Travels of up to 1,000 metres.

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. 

A look at the chainflex and e-chain test laboratory Take a look at our chainflex and e-chain test laboratory, where 10 billion cycles are tested annually.

Long travels in outdoor tests Up to 400m of travel can be achieved on our 200m long test track for energy chains.