Increase service life with e-chain® cable carriers for port & terminal cranes

For over 30 years, high-strength plastic e-chain® cable carriers have been trusted and proven on thousands of port and terminal cranes worldwide.

While unforgiving environmental factors such as high winds, UV rays, saltwater and extreme temperatures can cause traditional cable management systems such as festoons to fail, energy chain cable carriers are able to withstand the harshest conditions while operating reliably.

Trusted by major crane manufacturers, e-chain® systems are quickly becoming the “go-to” technology for even the most challenging applications. Learn more about how igus® cable carriers can benefit cranes of all types below.

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Ship-to-shore cranes

Energy chain solutions and cables for ship-to-shore (STS) cranes

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RMG & RTG cranes

Drag chain solutions for rail-mounted (RMG) and rubber tired (RTG) cranes

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Automated stacking

Reliable cable guidance systems in automated stacking crane (ASC)

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Container trucks

Reach stackers, straddle carriers, container handlers and spreaders.

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Browse parts for port and terminal cranes

e-chain® cable carriers

Roller energy chains can achieve long travel distances with low drive power, reducing wear and tear and maintenance costs.

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P4HD - e-chain® with the longest service life
P4.1 - The universal e-chain®
Guide troughs - Long travel accessories

chainflex® cables

Chainflex® cables withstand high bending stresses and allow bends of up to 4xd cable diameters. Guaranteed for up to 4 years.

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Control cables CF890/CF891
Control cables CF77.UL/CF78.UL
Bus cables CFBUS.PUR

heavy-duty bearings

Self-lubricating and maintenance-free heavy-duty and fiber composite plain bearings for the undercarriage and other high stress points on cranes.

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TX1: High load bearing capacity
TX3: Lowest wear rates
Q2: Wear-resistant, high loads
G: High wear, dirt & dust resistant

smart sensors for cranes

Sensors on energy chains and cables can help prevent costly failures, especially at busy container terminals.

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System Comparison: e-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.

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System Comparison: e-chain systems instead of festooning

Provide guidance for cables and energy chains while keeping them protected and safe in wind and fluctuating temperatures. This minimizes downtime.

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Port and Terminal Crane Application Stories

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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