What are the benefits of the guidelok swing GLO.S cable management for jib crane applications?

Prevents cable damage from forklifts and workpiece handling Improves safety by keeping cables inside the jib crane girder Reduces maintenance and unplanned repair costs Ensures smooth movement and reliable data/energy transmission

Cable Management for Jib Cranes

Q: Can the guidelok swing GLO.S cable management system be installed on any jib crane?

Yes. The guidelok swing GLO.S is designed to work with the vast majority of standard jib crane systems. Its compact, modular design allows it to be integrated into the crane’s existing girder contour without requiring major modifications. This makes it a flexible solution for both new installations and retrofits.

Q: How does the cable management system protect cables on a jib crane?

The guidelok swing GLO.S protects cables by routing them securely inside the jib crane’s girder contour instead of allowing them to hang freely. This prevents damage from external impacts, such as forklift traffic or workpiece handling and keeps cables supported along the entire travel path. The system ensures smooth, guided movement of energy and data lines, reducing strain and extending cable life.

guidelok swing GLO.S for jib cranes with travels of up to 10 metres

guidelok swing GLO.S.E2i.21.025 cable managementy on jib crane

Jib cranes are an integral part of many industrial environments. They transport workpieces of all kinds to loading ramps, processing machines and assembly stations. However, failures can occur, for example, when energy and data cables that hang freely are damaged by a forklift during unloading operations. Such incidents can lead to downtime, unplanned repair costs, and production delays.

To increase system safety and productivity, igus® has developed the guidelok swing GLO.S cable carrier system. With guidelok swing GLO.S, energy and data cables no longer hang unprotected in the air; instead, they move safely within the jib crane’s girder contour.

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Energy chains suitable for the guidelok swing GLO.S

Series E2.21

Inner height hi : 21 mm
Inner width Bi: 50 - 68 mm
Bend radius R: 35 - 180 mm
Pitch: 33.3 mm

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Series 1400

Inner height hi: 21 mm
Inner width Bi: 15 - 125 mm
Bend radius R: 35 - 180 mm
Pitch: 33.3 mm

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Tech up

Very slim, space-saving design
Long service life due to safely guided cables
No cable loops hanging down
Reduced space between crane girder and energy chain (8-19mm), allows larger bend radii

Cost down

Cost-effective by removing the need for guide troughs
Reduced installation and maintenance time and costs

Proof

Tested in the igus® laboratory
In use at the igus® factory

Sustainability

Recycle previously installed energy chains for free through the igus® chainge recycling program.

How the guidelok swing GLO.S works

The lower run rests on the T-beam flange and is connected to the trolley. The upper run is held above the trolley by the guidelok swing's rocker elements. These rockers are screwed to the crossbar of the T-beam every 800 millimeters. When the upper run passes, the chain radius pushes the rocker flaps up and engages. In the opposite movement, the flaps open like a trapdoor and release the upper run again. The advantages are low wear and a long service life, as the upper and lower runs never touch.

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Technical data

Position of the hole
B = horizontal distance: 80 mm
Height = H + 26 mm
Diameter = 8.5 mm

travel and support distance
travel: 3 - 10 m
A = Support distance: 800 mm

Minimum width load-bearing surface
Minimum width load-bearing surface for lower run: 65 mm

Real-world examples: SEW-Eurodrive

This German drive technology manufacturer has equipped an indoor crane with the guidelok swing at its plant in Gauteng, South Africa. The crane moves components for chemical cleaning with a high-pressure cleaner. By using the guidelok swing GLO.S, it was possible to reduce the risk of accidents while increasing the crane's reliability.

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Applications with guidelok

Industry: Crane technology

Safe cable guidance on STS cranes at high wind speeds

What was needed?
Energy chain

Requirements:
A safe cable routing system was required that could move all cables safely even at wind speeds of over 70 km/h at the harbour.

Success for the customer:
The cables in the old festooning system intertwined and had to be untangled at great expense in terms of time and money to prevent them from being damaged afterwards. With the e-chain®, such work is now completely eliminated. Even after the first few months, the system proved to be the right choice.

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Industry: Mechanical engineering

Unsupported energy chain in the horizontal lathe's chip area

What was needed?
Double-running "guidelok" energy chain

Requirements:
Particularly long travel distances, high reliability of energy and signal routing.

Success for the customer:
Robust and reliable energy supply, perfectly tailored to the application.

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Industry: Machine tools

Energy chains for an XXL 3D water jet cutting machine

What was needed?
Polymer energy chain from the E4.1 series, chainflex® energy cables, CAN bus cable, guidelok system for energy chain

Requirements:
The cutting heads were to be safely supplied with energy, signals, compressed air and water, travelling at 32 m and at a maximum speed of 20 m/min. Travelling speed of 20 m/min. Due to friction and chips, the upper run was not allowed to slide on the lower run.

Success for the customer:
Thanks to the guidelok system, stable guidance of the upper run could be guaranteed with just a few components and simple means. The service life of the chain is increased and chips cannot damage it.

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Industry: Material flow

Energy chain systems in storage and retrieval units

System
Storage and retrieval unit "viapal"

Requirements:
E2/000 series, guidelok slimline (SL) and readychain harnessing.

Success for the customer:
Operational safety, noise reduction, and save on material costs.

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Frequently asked questions

Prevents cable damage from forklifts and workpiece handling
Improves safety by keeping cables inside the jib crane girder
Reduces maintenance and unplanned repair costs
Ensures smooth movement and reliable data/energy transmission

Yes. The guidelok swing GLO.S is designed to work with the vast majority of standard jib crane systems. Its compact, modular design allows it to be integrated into the crane’s existing girder contour without requiring major modifications. This makes it a flexible solution for both new installations and retrofits.

The guidelok swing GLO.S protects cables by routing them securely inside the jib crane’s girder contour instead of allowing them to hang freely. This prevents damage from external impacts, such as forklift traffic or workpiece handling and keeps cables supported along the entire travel path. The system ensures smooth, guided movement of energy and data lines, reducing strain and extending cable life.