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Jib crane cable management: What’s the best solution?
Stop wasting time and money due to cable failure on your jib cranes. Read this blog to learn about a...
Port and Terminal Cranes
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Videosigus® Port of Virginia Retro-fit e-chain® TEASER
Cranes at the Port of Virginia have historically used festoon systems for cable management. However, a recent project carried out...
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Videosigus® Port of Virginia e-chain® Retro-fit Story TEASER
Cranes at the Port of Virginia have historically used festoon systems for cable management. However, a recent project carried out...
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InfographicsYE e-chain®: Flexible strength for unsupported travel
Sometimes cable carriers can't be purely plastic or metal. The YE e-chain solves this issue by combining the two
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BlogTypes of port cranes: functions, comparisons, and how to choose
Explore 10+ types of port cranes (RTG, RMG, STS, and more) with comparisons, load capacities, and real-world applications. Learn how...
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White Paperse-chain® with steel-rope guide as an alternative to a busbar?
While busbars are a common solution for energy transfer in moving applications across long distances, the autoglide 5 from igus...
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Application StoriesHydraulic A-Frame on Ship with Polymer Bearings Provides Maximum Freedom of Movement
The founder of a boat company developed a hydraulic A-Frame called the Linkage System for 180 degree range of motion...
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Blogchainflex® Flexible Cables Used at Great Heights
In this post, read about what happens when cable is used at large heights, like port & terminal cranes, and...
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BlogWhat is a Medium Voltage Cable?
Read about how to classify a medium voltage cable based upon where it is used, and the important role that...
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BlogWhat Is a Roller Chain and When Do You Need It?
Read about how the rol-e-chain® from igus® overcomes the technical boundaries of typical gliding cable carriers by instead rolling for...
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VideosFloating Tow Arm – how to compensate for lateral deviation in energy chains
Learn more about the floating tow arm here: https://www.igus.com/info/energy-chains-fta-floatingfmoving-end-com No long travel cable management system is 100% straight. The floating...
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BlogTop 10 Strain Relief Mistakes Wreaking Havoc on Your Crane Cables
Blog post explaining the top 10 cable strain relief mistakes that reduce cable lifetime that Crane Industry Manager, Dave Kortkamp...
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Tech TalksBusbars vs. energy chains for crane electrification
The performance of a crane is directly dependent on its electrification system. With various power supply options available and a...
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Tech TalksTop 10 considerations when specifying igus® in your port crane tender
While specifying your trolley cable management system and moving away from outdated technologies like festoons, there are ways to make...
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Tech TalksPower supply in overhead cranes: energy chains vs. festoons
Reliable and dynamic cable management is one of the greatest challenges in modern crane technology. While the components must be...
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Application StoriesPort of Virginia remains a leader with superior crane technology
At the Port of Virginia, thousands of shipping containers are lifted, moved and lowered by about 30 cranes. Festoons on...