Festoon systems are mobile supports for electrical cables or pneumatic and hydraulic lines and have the critical function of delivering essential energy, data, air and fluids to electric mobile bulk materials-handling machinery.

Reliability and longevity of these machines is key to the productivity and seamless operation of a number of sectors, including mines, quarries, stockyards, steel mills, warehouses, power plants, airports and harbours.

Powermite is a specialist supplier of electrical and mechanical equipment for moving machinery, to industry across Southern Africa. The company asserts that Conductix festoon systems are premium products in its range, offering above-average operational life cycles, easy installation, uncomplicated operation and cost-effective maintenance. 

The light-, medium- and heavy-duty range of ISO 9001:2008-certified Conductix festoon systems features a modular design and a range of options for straight runs, bends and circular configurations. This versatility is said to make the feeding systems ideally suited for most types of moving equipment including bulk-material conveyors, stackers, reclaimers, travelling hoppers, rail car dumpers, plating lines, water treatment and car wash systems.      

The company explains that the design and correct alignment of the cable can have a significant impact on the performance of energy and data transmission, making high-quality cable carriers essential. Powermite further asserts that the compact, rugged and reliable custom-made I-Beam and C-Rail cable carriers on the Conductix festoon systems effectively and efficiently handle and protect flat and round power or data cables.

The I-Beam cable carrier has a load capacity of up to 125 kg and a maximum system length of 150 m and is suited for heavy-duty applications such as bulk container handling by cranes, such as those used at ports.

The C-Rail cable carrier, available in zinc-coated and stainless steel, is suitable as an energy supply system for light- to medium-duty applications and can be used for indoor and outdoor purposes.

In addition to supplying festoons that run on diamond track or square rail, which are specially engineered to prevent dirt build-up and reduce dust accumulation, a fully imported version for explosion-proof areas is also available from Powermite.