Energy supply systems for aerial work platforms

Greater reach, higher payloads, and fewer breakdowns start with the right energy supply system. See how hybrid chains and smart components transform aerial work platform design.

Oct. 2, 2026

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Steel energy chains corrode, add weight, and turn repairs into replacements. This white paper shows engineers a better way to guide energy, data, and media cables along the elevated axes of aerial work platforms. Inside, you will find how hybrid energy chains deliver roughly 50% more unsupported length than solid plastic at about half the weight of steel, how roller crossbars protect pressurized hydraulic hoses from abrasion, and how IoT-enabled break detection makes predictive maintenance possible before failure. It also covers UV-resistant cables for continuous outdoor motion, grease-free polymer bearings for loaded telescopic points, and harnessed, ready-to-install systems. Case studies from KSK Keller and Ruthmann demonstrate the gains in reliability, service life, and assembly time.