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Efficient Cable Management Solutions for Jib Cranes
Benefits of Using Energy Chains, Cables, and Sensors on a Jib Crane
Jib cranes are often needed when the load lift of relatively small loads over mostly short travels does not justify the use of overhead cranes. For cable guidance, energy chains are a good choice, as they are quick to install and require little installation space on the crane girder. While trailing cables can 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 provide cable guidance on the jib crane for the trolley or the control system with a travel length of up to 10m. Supplementary sensors on the energy chain can also optionally monitor the condition of the cable guidance to detect problems early on and, in an emergency, quickly warn of a failure.
Advantages of igus jib crane products:
- Space Saving: Energy chains guide cables neatly and reduce clutter, making the work environment safer and more efficient.
- Enhanced Durability: Unlike trailing cables that are prone to wear and tear, energy chains protect cables from damage, extending their lifespan.
- Improved Performance: Cables and sensors integrated with energy chains offer superior performance, ensuring reliable and uninterrupted operation of your jib crane.
- Reduced Maintenance: With better protection and organization, energy chains require less maintenance compared to trailing cables, saving time and costs.
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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, minimizing downtime.
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.
8 Common questions and answers about jib cranes
A jib crane is a type of crane with a horizontal arm (jib or boom) mounted to a vertical mast, allowing for horizontal rotation and load lifting within a specific radius.
Cable festoons, cable reels, and cable carriers are essential components that manage cables and hoses for safe and efficient crane operation.
Energy chains and guide troughs, like the guidelok swing GLO.S, are alternatives that minimize installation space, reduce maintenance, and enhance performance.
Jib cranes are widely used in manufacturing, construction, warehousing and logistics, shipbuilding and ports, and the automotive industry.
Gorbel jib cranes are a type of crane designed for lifting and moving materials within a workspace, characterized by their horizontal arm and rotation capability.
Articulating jib cranes offer flexibility in movement, allowing for precise positioning and handling of loads around obstacles and in tight spaces.
A column mounted jib crane is attached to a vertical column or pillar, providing a stable base and enabling 360-degree rotation for improved load handling.
Articulated jib cranes are commonly used in manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance tasks where precise load placement is required.
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