Energy chains for Goliath cranes

Wear-optimised, durable products for Goliath cranes

Chain hoist with guide rail in an industrial facility.

Roller energy chain "Heavy Duty"

  • In the 4040RHD or 5050RHD series
  • Maintenance-free rollers reduce the required pulling/pushing forces by up to 75
  • Travel distances of over 800 m possible
  • Low wear despite high loads
igus EKS-Rinne aluminium cable gutter in sectional view.

guide trough

  • Available in stainless steel (304)AISI 304 and (316)AISI 316L and aluminium with seawater resistance according to EN6060
  • Also available as cost-effective and corrosion resistant plastic-trough
Cable carrier with moving end on a linear system.

Floating moving end

  • For equalising long travel distances
  • Small, light and inexpensive
  • Compatible with isense EC.P
  • Can be used with different energy supplies
Chainflex cable with different internal structures and jacket variants.

chainflex®: For moving applications

  • cable for use in energy chain
  • Wide range of products
  • Designed for enormous speeds and accelerations, long travel distances and the most adverse environmental influences
CHAINFLEX motor cable with a cutaway view of shielding and conductors.

motor cable

  • Mostly with TPE outer sheath material for extreme temperature ranges
  • High abrasion resistance for long service life
  • service life calculable online. With 4-year guarantee
CHAINFLEX control cable in cross-section, with visible inner conductors and shielding.

control cable

  • From 12 core with bundle stranding
  • Long operating times thanks to the avoidance of corkscrew
  • service life can be calculated online. With 4-year guarantee
ECS cable carrier system on a crane in the harbour.

Sophisticated engineering made easy.

Cable chain with isense sensor for monitoring movement and condition.
igus Chainfix strain relief on cables and hoses.

System comparison

Comparison of chain and festoon system with “VS”.

energy chain system instead of festooning

Cable carrier compared with cable drum and the text “VS”.

energy chain system instead of motorised cable reel

Comparison of Microflizz and conductor rail with signal waves and VS marking.

energy chain system instead of busbar system

Successful application stories with shipyard cranes

Red industrial crane with walkway and cable carriers.

Reliable even in typhoons

Industrial facility with e-chain energy supply on a crane.

e-chain® for the production of large ships

Collage of port cranes, container handling and heavy-lift technology in the harbour.

...and other success stories

Tested for real-life use in the industry's largest test laboratory

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