The Kombi-FTA - smart moving end and retrofit kit

The Kombi-FTA - The new heavy-duty generation

The Kombi-FTA is the next stage in the development of floating moving ends for long travels over 100m – ideal for STS cranes, bulk handling and retrofit projects. It replaces existing systems completely 1:1, without any changes to the installation space or hole pattern.

The aim: Usage-dependent maintenance and precise pinpointing of anomalies.

During operation, the Kombi-FTA measures the width of the guide trough contactlessly for changes to the trough setting. Thanks to the integrated positioning system, any
anomalies can be pinpointed precisely.

Whether port logistics, bulk material transport or modernisation of existing systems:

The Kombi-FTA provides robust mechanics and clear status data – directly during operation, directly on the device.

Smart heavy-duty technology with a clear focus: More availability, fewer breakdowns.

Get to know the smart moving end now!

Tech up

Extension of the floating moving end with sensors to detect trough deviations, load peaks, interfering edges, track offset and structural changes.

Cost down

Early detection reduces wear, protects against unplanned downtime and enables targeted maintenance.
Existing technology is upgraded economically through retrofitting.

Proof

Validated in the igus test laboratory and confirmed in field tests.
Motion profiles become clearer, travel paths more stable, risk events visible earlier.

Sustainability

Retrofit instead of new installation.
Longer service life, reduced resource consumption and significantly lower spare-parts requirements.

All data about the Kombi-FTA at a glance

Basic structure & mechanics
Design	Floating moving end (heavy duty) for gliding & rolling energy chains
Travels	Designed for very long travels of up to 1000 metres
Interchangeability	1:1 drop-in replacement; identical arm height, build chamber position, hole pattern; no new collision surfaces
Error compensation	Automatic compensation of parallel errors
Strain relief	Double-row, floating CF.X-C rail
Access & maintenance	Maintenance openings; easy-to-install covers; sensor replacement < 30min. possible
Sensors & condition monitoring
Force monitoring	EC.P push/pull force monitoring (limit value analysis, switch-off recommendation)
Cable monitoring	CF.P cable tensile strength monitoring (detection of frictional contact & tensile load)
Service life analysis	Service life indicator for rol e-chains (in conjunction with the i.Cee² module) (integrated RuL assessment. RuL = Remaining useful Life)
Positioning	Positioning system
Guide trough analysis	Contactless measurement of bottlenecks
Environmental compensation	Temperature and humidity compensation
Cabling	Common sensor cable for EC.P & CF.P
Environmental & load resistance
Environmental factors	Resistant to salt spray, moisture and dust
Temperature range	-20°C to +60°C
Shock & vibration	Shock load ≥ 10g; vibration-resistant
Retrofit and upgrade kits
Purpose	Upgrading existing "normal" floating moving ends to smart systems
Compatibility	Suitable for igus - moving end (IE20...) & similar systems
Sensor retrofit	EC.P, CF.P, service life indicator, position sensors, temperature/humidity compensation
Integration	Connection to i.Cee / i.Cee² / superwise on request
Assembly	Without structural modifications; simple expansion of existing hardware
Typical areas of application
Port logistics	STS container cranes, cranes with slewing jibs & high lateral forces
Bulk handling	Travels >100m; demanding operating conditions; heavy-duty energy chain systems
Modernisations	Retrofit of existing systems; replacement of existing IE20 ... moving ends