Guidefast®: A faster and easier alternative to festoons
November 04, 2020The Guidefast guide trough is a lightweight steel trough designed for side mounting. It uses a two piece plastic mounting bracket to simplify installation. Each bracket is attached to the crane girder with just a single fastener. The trough is delivered with pre-drilled mounting holes and pre-cut ports for cable routing.
- Save up to 80% on installation time
- Fits virtually any standard crane girder
- Standard trough length of 6.56 ft (2.0 m)
- Suitable for any side-mounted application
- Compatible with standard e-chains
- Wide range of sizes available
- Tested to withstand vibration and rough environments
What are the advantages of Guidefast?
Unlike festoon systems, Guidefast has no exposed hanging cable loops and a height of 18 inches or less. Cables are protected from harsh conditions inside the energy chain and interior separators prevent the cables from getting tangled. Guidefast is also virtually maintenance-free due to the absence of trolleys, which can require lubrication.
- Maintenance-free operation
- Shorter run of cables possible - this is particularly useful for sensitive bus systems
- No loop parking station required
- Increased ground clearance due to the absence of hanging loops
- Defined bend radius and decreased mechanical stress to cables
- Fully-assembled systems available - allows for installation at the OEM facility
For more information on the Guidefast product range, visit our webpage or contact James Weston, our Industry Manager for EOT Cranes.