Crane Electrification Systems & Technology

At VAHLE we offer mobile electrification for the crane technology market. We also offer data communication and positioning systems for automated crane operations.

The basic and most common method of powering cranes is via a cable festoon system. Cable festoon systems are relatively economical but are limited by max speed, storage space, and eventual cable and cable trolley maintenance issues.

We offer open conductor bar systems, insulated conductor systems and multiple enclosed conductor systems for powering cranes. We can handle applications for low amperage/low speed to high amperage/speed as well as heavy enclosed systems for high voltage applications. We also offer spring operated and motorized cable reels for powering cranes. Our motorized reels are available in random or mono-spiral wrap configurations.

Powerail Enclosed Conductor Systems

This system features an insulated housing with multiple conductors. It is ideal for overhead use where splashing, dust or debris and touch safety is a concern.
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Insulated Enclosed Conductor Systems

These systems feature individual insulated conductors that can be used stacked and in combination.
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Contactless Power Supply

The CPS system transfers power inductively (electromagnetically; no contact). With no contact, wear items such as electrical brush shoes are eliminated.
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Slotted Microwave Guide

This system provides interference free multiple channels of data communication to moving vehicles including voice and video.
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Powercom 485

This system provides conductor rail based communications to multiple vehicles (RS 485, 19.2 Kbits/s).
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