Festoon System

Introduction

Gotthoff festoon systems support electric cables 

or hoses for mobile machinery.The cable carriers 

comply with VDE regulations and international 

safety requirements.Track profiles can be standard 

I-beams or flat flange beam,however,actual dimensions

of beams being utilized for track purposes should be 

specified with enquiries and orders.

Application

Cable carrier rides on an beam parallel to the 

traversing track of the moving equipment.This 

arrangement ensures that the total length of the 

machine is used as storage space.Where there is 

sufficient space for the storage distance,the 

cable carriers can also run on the hoist track.

All models have a lead clamp attached to an 

outrigger of the machinery.The track clamp is

the stationary fastening point of the cables 

and is bolted  to the-beam track at fixed position.

The cable ends extending from the track clamp are 

terminated at a junction box.The track clamp,

together with the bumper,facing towards the last

 carrier,serves as a limit stop for the carriers.

Tow ropes are optional depending on the cable

arrangement,loop depth,speed,and acceleration.

The strain relief ropes are slightly shorter 

than the electric cables in each loop.Cable loop

clamps are available and keep the cables together

when the system is in operation.

Layout

Layout considerations for cable 

carriers are cable dimensions, 

storage space available,

maximum loop depth allowable,

over-all height and width which

the system will occupy, beam 

selection,and maximum speed of 

travel.In case you desire a 

detailed quotation on gotthoff 

festoon systems,please do not 

hesitate to contact us.