C-Track festoon electrification systems

C track festoon systems are used for (1) powering runways and monorail crane systems, (2) cross conductors supplying power and control on bridge cranes, and (3) separate festooned pushbutton arrangement on bridge cranes and other applications where an independent pushbutton is desirable.  Below is an illustration of a standard C-Track festoon electrification system.



Most C track festoon systems use flat conductor cable for flexibility and compactness but they can be supplied with round cable when required. Two representative C track systems with standard components and flat cable are illustrated in the links above. Please note that on festoon push button arrangements the "Control Unit Trolley" has replaced the "Tow Trolley". On other than festooned pushbutton applications, there is no "Control Unit Trolley.

Standard duty C track is the norm and more than adequate for most applications however, it also comes in heavy duty. Standard duty is rated for trolley loads of less than 40 pounds and speeds of less than 250 fpm. These figures are far above those found in most applications.

Square bar and I beam festoon systems are readily available but are used infrequently.

The various components for all of these other systems are similar in function to those of the C track system illustrated.