e-chainsystems® for cranes
Benefits and special igus® solutions for crane builders and users
Speeds up to 600 m/min possible, fastest cranes are running with 300 m/min
Space-saving design - reduced length and height
No additional drives or control system necessary
Can be used together with all media - power, data, air, water, etc.
Low maintenance
Wind and weather resistant
Other lines and cables can be added easily (e.g. chainflex® fibre optics)
Fast assembly
Possible travel up to 800 m with igus® rol e-chain®, longest travel in operation on ship shore cranes for the main power supply is 500 m.
Possible reduction of cable length >50%
No maintenance platform or loop station required
Overall steel structure can be shortened
Function of e-chainsystems® at long travels:
"No loops" Optic at ship to shore Crane
The upper and lower run of the chain are guided on top of each other in a special guide trough. At the half of the stroke, the upper run glides precisely over the lower run. At the other half, the chain glides on top of a wear-resistant glidebar, installed at the same height.
Many applications require special solutions. We offer support in design and production.
Some examples:
Crane with lifted boom
igus® offers special customized housings for protection of the readychains® against severe weather conditions.
Connection for swivelpoint for installation on top of bridge girder
Port cranes are equipped with a lifting boom. To make sure that the boom and the girder sides of the crane are connected without misalignment of the guide trough, igus® has developed a special fixing for the swivel point. This means that the chain can run on top, beside or below the crane girder.
Floating moving arm for readychains® on ship-to-shore cranes
This device is used to compensate for the lateral mismatch between trolley travelling path and crane travelling path and the readychains®. New: Electronic push/pull-force control with permanent nominal/actual parameter check and/or emergency stop function.
Guide trough with downholding device
readychains® operate safely on long travels and at high acceleration. The retention device prevents the readychains® from climbing when the crane accelerates.
Your contact
Theo Diehl +49 6162 6808 Your requirements?
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