Guide cables on the jib crane to save space: find the right energy chain

How do I benefit from e-chains, cables and sensors compared to trailing cables?

Jib cranes are often required when the load lift of relatively small loads on mostly short travels does not justify the use of overhead cranes.
To guide the cables, energy chains are a good choice as they are quick to install and require little installation space on the crane girder. While trailing cables often hang down a long way on the crane girder when it is closed, the e-chain can increase operational safety thanks to its compact design. Combined with our chainflex cables for moving applications, energy and data can be guided reliably.
We can also ensure cable guidance on the jib crane for the trolley or the control system over travels of up to 10m.
With supplementary sensors on the energy chain, optional condition monitoring of the cable guidance can detect problems at an early stage and quickly warn of a failure in an emergency.

Bridge crane with an energy chain and cables in magnified detail views.

What you will find on this page

Guidelok guide on a cable carrier system with a moving arm.

Guide cables without trough on jib crane

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Energy chains, guide troughs, cables and sensors for jib cranes

igus cable chain with several moving links on a machine.

Energy chain series E2 mini

Easy assembly and disassembly
Very robust, quiet operation
Space-saving: small inner heights and bend radii
Wide range of fastening options

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E2.1 energy chain

Long service life with particularly quiet operation
Simple filling and installation
Over 850 versions for every application
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guidelok swing energy chain on a slewing crane in the production hall.

New guidelok swing (GLO.S)

For small to large jib cranes with a travel of up to 10m
Without guide trough for compact design
Request customised energy chain here

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igus EKS-Rinne aluminium cable gutter in sectional view.

Guide troughs

U-shaped steel guide troughs for the E2 mini energy chains (series 10 and B15) and zipper chain (series 15) energy chains
Outer height trough side part: 48mm

Guide troughs PDF file

Cable chain with isense sensor for monitoring movement and condition.

Condition monitoring | i.Sense

Non-stop condition monitoring of the energy chain
In the event of problems, the software can initiate an emergency stop to prevent major damage
Increases safety during operation

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Several coloured chainflex control cables with different conductor constructions.

Cables for moving applications

Cables for moving applications
With 4-year guarantee
E.g. motor cables CF34 and CF35 with improved temperature stability

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Order an energy chain E2.1 sample

Are you interested but would like to hold samples of the energy chain and cables in your own hands?
You can order your sample sleeve here without obligation.

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