With the introduction of igus energy chains on cranes there is virtually no reason to return to the old festoon systems. Data gathered from cranes using energy chains suggest they are considerably more reliable, need almost no maintenance, do not use lubricants and most importantly keep the cables out of harms’ way.
In conjunction with igus’ Chainflex cables which are specially designed to bend and flex there is no reason why the energy chain and cables should not last the lifetime of the crane with just routine maintenance.
Ian Hewat
igus South Africa
Tel. +27 11 312 1848
ihewat@igus.de
www.igus.co.za
