Feichun Crane Cables

Feichun is a professional manufacturer in the field of crane cables, dedicated to designing and producing high-performance cables that meet the diverse requirements of port machinery, including spreaders, reels, suspension systems, and chain systems. Our cables are specifically engineered for the demanding conditions of container handling terminals and dock cranes, capable of withstanding high mechanical stress and complex bending environments, ensuring exceptional reliability and durability.

Type Designation:

The type designation is a letter combination per DIN VDE standards, encoding the design features and intended technical applications of flexible electric cables.

• (N)SHTÖU: Tough rubber-sheathed flexible reeling cable

  Applications: General reeling

  Examples: CORDAFLEX, TROMMELFLEX

• (N)7YRDGÖU: EVA-sheathed cable for spring-reeling

  Application: Spring-reeling

  Example: EASYFLEX

• D12Y11YU11Y: Polyurethane-sheathed reeling cable

  Application: General reeling

  Example: TROMMELFLEX

• D12YST11YU11Y: Polyurethane-sheathed reeling cable for vertical application

  Application: Vertical reeling

  Example: SPREADER REEL

• 3GSLTÖ: Special cable for gravity-fed collector basket operation

  Application: Collector basket systems

  Example: SPREADERFLEX

• (N)GRDGÖU: Round rubber-sheathed flexible festoon cable, also suitable for simple reeling

  Applications: Festoon systems, simple reeling

  Examples: RONDOFLEX, RONDOFLEX (CHAIN)

• (N)GRDGCGÖU: Round screened rubber-sheathed flexible festoon cable, also suitable for simple reeling

  Application: Screened festoon systems, simple reeling

  Example: RONDOFLEX(C)-FC

• D12Y11Y: Round polyurethane-sheathed flexible festoon cable

  Application: Festoon systems

  Example: FESTOONFLEX

• D12YC11Y: Round screened polyurethane-sheathed flexible festoon cable

  Application: Screened festoon systems

  Example: FESTOONFLEX C

• NGFLGÖU: Flat rubber-sheathed flexible festoon cable

  Application: Festoon systems

  Example: PLANOFLEX

• M(StD)HÖU: Flat screened rubber-sheathed flexible festoon cable

  Application: Screened festoon systems

• (N)TSCGEWÖU: Round medium-voltage reeling cables

  Examples: PROTOLON, TENAX

• (N)TSKCGEWÖU: Round medium-voltage reeling cables with cradle separator

  Example: PROTOLON

• (N)TSFLCGEWÖU: Flat medium-voltage reeling cables

  Example: PROTOLON

Reeling Cable

Crane Festoon Cable

Spreader Cable

Drag Chain Cable

Crane cables are specially designed for lifting equipment such as bridge cranes, gantry cranes, and similar machinery. These cables must meet strict requirements for mobile power supply, flexibility, abrasion resistance, and high mechanical strength. In South Africa, crane cables are widely used in mining, ports, construction, and industrial sectors because of their ability to deliver reliable power transmission and control signals even under harsh operating conditions.

Key Features of Crane Cables

1. Materials

   Typically manufactured with ethylene propylene rubber (EPR) insulation.

   Outer sheaths are commonly made from polychloroprene (PCP/Neoprene) or polyurethane (PUR).

   These materials provide oil resistance, acid and alkali resistance, UV resistance, and optional flame-retardant properties.

2. Flexibility

   Designed for high flexibility to withstand constant movement.

   The bending radius is generally 3 to 6.25 times the cable diameter, making them suitable for frequent bending and dynamic applications.

3. Durability

   Built to resist mechanical stress, abrasion, and wear.

   Many cables can operate within a temperature range of -35°C to +80°C, ensuring performance in extreme South African environments.

4. Anti-torsion Design

   Engineered to prevent cable twisting during operation, reducing the risk of damage and downtime.

South African Market and Applications

South Africa, as one of Africa’s leading economies, has a strong demand for crane cables across various industries:

• Mining
  South Africa is a major global producer of minerals. Crane cables are essential in both underground and open-pit mining operations, powering excavators, hoists, and other heavy lifting machinery. These cables must withstand dust, moisture, and high mechanical loads typical of mining sites.

• Ports
  Major South African ports such as Durban and Cape Town rely heavily on crane cables. Reeling cables and festoon cables are used to power container cranes and ship-loading equipment, ensuring efficient cargo handling and international trade operations.

• Construction and Infrastructure
  The South African construction sector—contributing roughly 9% of GDP (as noted by CICA)—depends on crane cables for tower cranes, bridge cranes, and other lifting systems. These cables ensure safe and efficient material handling on construction sites, supporting both infrastructure growth and urban development.

Crane Cables in South Africa