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Known as the umbilical cord of modern machines – energy chains ensure the supply of energy, data and signals while …
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How e-chain systems keep bucket-wheel reclaimers up and running
Bucket-wheel reclaimers/excavators are the workhorse of open-cast mines and ports, and among the largest machines ever built. The equipment and …
Read More »DNV GL certified cables for use in maritime e-chains
Oil rigs, gas production facilities, wind farms, port facilities or ship cranes: these applications have very special requirements for safe …
Read More »Enabling intelligent monitoring of moving cables in smart factories
The CF.Q module monitors the health of bus cables in e-chains after the warranty period expires and recommends maintenance or …
Read More »How e-chains help guide and protect cables and hoses
When cables and hydraulic lines connect to a moving machine component, such as a telescopic loader, there are several ways …
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