tech talk
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The-chain
®
experts'
for specifying igus
®
in a port crane tender
igus
®
energy chain systems are in 1000+ STS cranes, as well as 10,000+ RTG cranes, RMG cranes and
other port crane applications. With that, we have had the opportunity to work with major port equipment
OEMs, several specification consulting companies and many port facilities. During the past 20 years of
servicing the port industry, we have learned that with various communication channels and stakeholders,
often times users don't get what they want or what they thought they were getting. Here, we will give you
advice on how to avoid this, based on our experiences.
While specifying your trolley cable management system and moving away from outdated technologies like
festoons, there are ways to make sure your investment performs like the manufacturer said it would. Here
is a quick list of points to consider for making your project a success.
Top 10 considerations
Not all plastic chains are created equal. Call out the name of
the manufacturer when appropriate, otherwise the OEM could
substitute an inferior system that may look similar but will not
provide the same performance.
Be as specific as you can with parts and accessory callouts.
Consult with your factory team. There are many options available
and technology is always evolving. igus
®
offers many options that
the OEM might not consider when planning your system. Even
if a particular product has been on a print for years, it does not
always mean it is the best choice.
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