Solution
In order to route all supply cables safely above the ground, the horticultural company now relies on
E2 energy chains from the 3500 series. The gentle cable guidance is complemented by a low weight of the plastic chain. At the same time, a crossbar system allows quick and easy opening of the chain and uncomplicated access to cables and hoses. Since the system moves above the plant pots and no cables hang down, not only does maintenance work decrease. The area below it can also be used for a further 10 rows of pots. This gained floor space means 3% higher efficiency - and that's profitable for operations. After all, according to the customer, the investment in the energy chain pays off after just four years. And so far, this has proven to be the case. After the first season, the horticulturist's experience with cable guidance has been consistently positive.
The energy chain is supplemented by our
smart plastics for energy chains. Our so-called
iSense module is an intelligent sensor system that, attached to the cable guide, continuously measures and transmits the existing push/pull forces and, if necessary, initiates an emergency stop of the system. If the forces exceed a limit value, greater damage and costly repairs to the cable guide can be avoided. The horticulturist installed the energy chain as well as the push/pull force monitoring himself.