Cable and Festoon Systems |
Flat Festoon & Round Pendant Cable |
Magnetek offers a complete line of festooning hardware and cable to efficiently complete the delivery of power or control in a variety of
material handling applications.
These versatile systems can be furnished with a myriad of options, offering you maximum flexibility in the design of your festoon system.
Components are also available from stock, allowing you to meet the needs of today's most demanding customers.
In addition, Magnetek offers a full range of round, flat and specialty cable, designed specifically for festooning applications. Most sizes are
available for same day shipment. Round and flat cable can also be ordered with your company's name, logo and phone number in full reel quantities,
which reminds customers where you can be reached for new equipment, parts or service.
Need your festoon fully assembled to minimize installation time? No problem. Magnetek can furnish pre-assembled and wired festoon systems
complete with control box trolleys, pendant stations and plug and play hardware. If you really want to reduce labor expense associated with
field wiring order your pre-assembled plug and play festoon system with a matching complete control panel.
Electromotive Cable
Magnetek furnishes a variety of cable specifically designed for festoon applications. The cable is available in a round or flat design and comes standard in a safety yellow color.
Standard Cable Specifications*
Indoor/Outdoor festoon flat cable and round pendant control cable
105o C (221o F) 600 volt A.C., 250 volt D.C.
Conductors are annealed copper
Each conductor has color coded jacket
Jacket rating -40o C (-40o F) to 105o C (221o F)**
Resistant to UV, ozone, water, oil and weather
4, 8, or 12 conductor flat cable
8, 12, 16 or 24 conductor round pendant control cable
#2 Awg through #16 flat cable
#16 Awg round pendant control cable
* Special cables are also available-contact the factory for more information.
** Magnetek's flat cable is rated -40oC to 105oC. Round cable is rated -10oC to 90oC. However,
they are not recommended for severe flexing or impact at temperatures below -10o C. For severe flexing applications below
-10o C, contact the factory for more information.

1. Track Sections and Cross Arm Brackets
2. Joint Assembly
3. Tow Arm
4. Cross Arm Mounting Bracket
5. Hanger Assembly
- Standard Profile
- Low Profile
- C-Hanger
6. End Cable Clamp
7. End Stop
8. End Cap
9. Tow Trolley
10. Control Box Trolley
11. Trolley
12.Junction Boxes/Terminal Strips
13. Cable Grips
14. Festoon Cable
Documentation
Flat Festoon & Round Pendant Cable Brochure
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C-Track Festoon |
C-Track systems are designed to economically festoon round or flat cables used in a variety of industrial environments.
This system is available with the festoon track constructed in standard or heavy duty galvanized steel, or stainless steel. A variety of track
support hardware is available to mount the system at recommended five foot intervals. The track is provided in convenient lengths and pieces
are connected to each other by means of a simple coupling assembly. All trolleys are provided with ball bearing wheels and are capable of
supporting 150 lbs each. Trolleys are also available in a variety of design configurations including tow and control box trolley designs.
Magnetek can also build this festoon system completely assembled and wired to your specifications. Please consult the factory with your
requirements.
Available Features
Standard and heavy-duty C-Track
Stainless steel standard duty systems
Single and double flat cable trolley saddles
Single and double round cable trolley saddles
3" and 5" trolley frames
Multiple C-Track hanger configurations
Documentation
C-Track Festoon Brochure
Standard C-Track Festoon System Instruction Manual 000-3300
Heavy Duty C-Track Festoon Systems Instruction Manual 125-10028
Technical Bulletin FS-CT1
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Heavy-Duty Aluminum Festoon |
For environments that require a more rugged track, Electromotive has designed a heavy-duty festoon system that is available for flat or
round cables.
The system features extruded aluminum track construction, in convenient lengths that simply bolt together with a heavy-duty coupling assembly.
A feature of the heavy-duty aluminum track is that it may be formed to match the radii of curved material handling systems. Tracks are supported
every 10 feet and the rounded portion of the track serves as an extremely smooth runway for the cable trolleys. Trolleys are equipped with ball
bearing wheels capable of traveling at speeds of 250 feet per minute. Each trolley can be supplied with anti-lift up rollers and is capable of
supporting 150 lbs. of cable.
Available Features
Single and double flat cable trolley saddles
Single and double round cable trolley saddles
3" and 5" trolley frames
Track may be formed to a minimum of a 36" radius
Documentation
Heavy-Duty Aluminum Festoon Brochure
Heavy Duty Aluminum Festoon Systems Instruction Manual 125-10029
Technical Bulletin FS-HT1
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Heavy-Duty I-Beam Festoon |
Magnetek also offers a line of heavy-duty I-Beam festoon systems that are designed to festoon flat cables using a 3", 4" or 6"
American Standard I-Beam as the trolley runway.
This hardware is designed for higher duty applications with the trolleys capable of supporting loads of up to 250 lbs. each. The I-Beam trolleys
are available in multiple design configurations, are zinc plated and feature ball bearing, lifetime lubricated wheels. This system can be
purchased from Magnetek pre-wired and assembled to your specifications. Please consult the factory with your requirements.
Available Features
Single and double flat cable trolley saddles
Single and double round cable trolley saddles
Trolley bumpers
Stainless steel trolleys available on special order basis
Documentation
Heavy-Duty I-Beam Festoon Brochure
I-Beam Festoon Systems Instruction Manual 125-10030
Technical Bulletin FS-I1
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Marine Terminal I-Beam Festoon |
Magnetek's I-Beam Festoon Systems are perfectly suited for your marine terminal crane. They are designed for heavy-duty applications
operating in a harsh environment.
Features
Standard 4" diameter trolley wheel
Trolleys are manufactured from low carbon steel and hot-dipped galvanized
Clamps are supplied to secure cable
Capacity of non-flanged trolley wheel (with side guide wheels)
- 1000 lbs. @ 400 ft./min.
- 800 lbs. @ 600 ft./min.
Urethane coated wheels
Custom sizes available
Stainless steel construction available
Cable Organizers
Cable tie organizers - steel strips with a row of holes that can be used on the bottom of cable loops with
heavy-duty nylon cable ties
Bulk cable organizers - steel cable clamp used on the bottom of cable loops
Cable Protectors
The proper use of tow chains, tow cable and shock cords may be necessary to protect festoon cable from impact and acceleration forces. Whatever
your requirements, Magnetek can provide the power and control you need in an I-Beam Festoon System.
Documentation
Marine Terminal I-Beam Festoon Brochure
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Mill Duty I-Beam Festoon |
Mill Duty I-Beam festoon trolleys are offered in a variety of configurations to meet the demands of nearly every application requirement.
These trolleys are available for installation on 8" through 12" I-Beams.
Available Features
Standard 4" diameter trolley wheel.
Capacity of non-flanged trolley wheel (with side guide wheels)
- 1,000 lbs. @ 400 ft./min.
- 800 lbs. @ 600 ft./min.
Capacity of flanged main wheel trolley:
- 800 lbs. @ 400 ft./min.
- 600 lbs. @ 600 ft./min.
Trolleys are manufactured from low carbon steel and are zinc plated with a gold dichromate finish.
Trolleys are available with galvanized finish.
Trolleys are available in stainless steel.
Bar clamps are available to secure cable.
Documentation
Mill Duty I-Beam Festoon Brochure
Mill Duty Trolley Selector Guide
Technical Bulletin FS-MILL1
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Plug & Play Festoon Hardware |
Reduce festoon installation time with Magnetek's industrial duty plug and receptacles for junction box termination points.
The system comes with rugged die cast aluminum housings with dual locking elements to ensure a secure connection. A standard 16-Pin plug and
receptacle is offered for applications up to 16 Amps and for wire sizes up to 14 AWG. The plugs and receptacles are UL recognized and CSA
approved. Magnetek can provide "Plug and Play" hardware for almost every festoon system. Please consult the factory with your
application requirements.
Documentation
Plug & Play Festoon Hardware Brochure
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