Durable and networked products ideal for long travels and high loads
In the maritime logistics industry, downtime is a massive hit to your bottom line. Traditional cable management systems like festoons, motorized reels, and busbars have long been the industry standard, but they are increasingly becoming the primary bottleneck in modern port efficiency. Between saltwater corrosion, cable fatigue from high-speed travels, and the constant need for lubrication, the maintenance burden is relentless.
At igus®, we’ve spent over 30 years proving that port technology doesn’t have to be high-maintenance. Our e-chain® cable carriers and chainflex® cables are specifically engineered to thrive in the harshest coastal environments. By replacing aging, complex mechanical systems with our high-performance polymers, you eliminate the primary failure points found in shipyard and intermodal cranes.
The transition from festooning to igus® e-chains has already been proven in over 10,000 ports worldwide. Some of the key reasons this transition is already so widespread include:
As the industry moves toward “Triple-E” class vessels and fully automated terminals, the demands on energy supply systems are skyrocketing. igus® is meeting this challenge with the world’s first self-propelled mobile shore power unit, designed to handle the higher speeds and accelerations required for next-generation ASCs.
Stop managing failures and start managing throughput. Partner with igus® to modernize your port infrastructure with components that work as hard as you do.