Vertically Suspended Zig-Zag Cable Management Solutions

Secure guidance for cables & hoses

Our modular Zig-Zag energy chain design delivers a space-saving, unconventional solution for dynamic platforms like theatre stages. These systems handle a wide range of cables and hoses required to adjust stage heights - even for stroke heights up to 40 meters.

The Zig-Zag cable management system works by folding the energy chain neatly into a custom basket. As the platform rises, the chain unfolds smoothly and operates with minimal noise, creating a seamless performance environment. This innovative design is compatible with e-chains® from the E4.1 series as well as many other variants.

Technical data:

Travel: up to 40 m
Max speed: 0.4 m/s
Max acceleration: 0.4 m/s²

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Discover our cutting-edge, interactive 3D model of the “zig-zag” system.

The new Zig-Zag Complete System offers a standardized, modular energy supply solution for travel lengths of up to 15 m. It includes everything you need: the energy chain, mounting brackets, interior separation, guide basket, strain relief preparation, and seamless connection to common standard trusses.

For overhead applications, the energy chain is equipped with a safety steel rope in compliance with DIN EN 17206. Explore different design elements and visualise concepts with unmatched precision — bringing your ideas to life like never before.

Applications with “zig-zag” cable management systems

Ready-to-install solutions that utilise e-chain®, chainflex® cables and readycables®

Stage platforms

Guide all media and still save space
Zig-zag systems perform their tasks in the Cologne opera house stage pit, ensuring the supply of power, data, and hydraulics required to move the stage podium. The systems are cost-effective, and their compact design means that they require little installation space.

In the house of dancing water

Stroke heights of many metres and high loads possible
Zig-zag systems provide a reliable power supply in the House of Dancing Water in Macau. All media cables (energy, data, hydraulics, pneumatics) are guided safely and reliably in a single system.

Stage portal

Energy, data and hydraulics guided safely and reliably
Zig-zag systems are used in stage portals. Energy, data cables and hydraulic hoses are safely and reliably guided in a single system.

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