Markets
Agriculture
Airports and Aviation
Airport gate areas, tarmacs, and hangars from the United States to Canada to China, use Conductix-Wampfler cable reels to manage their 400 Hz aviation cables. The PLB400 is ideal for passenger loading bridge applications. We also supply other reel styles, from tarmac-mounted reels for the major package carriers, to reels that handle 400 Hz cable in maintenance hangars.
Amusement Rides
All over the world, Conductix-Wampfler energy and data transmission devices keep both large and small amusement rides running safely and reliably. Our conductor bar and IPT (Inductive Power Transfer) systems power linear rides, such as roller coasters and people-moving equipment. If you have a ride that rotates, Conductix-Wampfler slip rings transfer electric power from the stationary to the rotating parts of the ride.
Bulk Handling/Mining
Conductix-Wampfler has served the mining industry since the introduction of Industrial Electric Reels in 1945. Our motorized reels were well designed and rugged for demanding stacker/reclaimer systems, ship and barge loaders/unloaders, and similar applications. Since then, we have also supplied heavy duty festoon systems for bulk material conveyors and Dura-Coated conductor bar used in electro-winning facilities.
Construction/Utility Equipment
Conductix-Wampfler has been a major OEM component supplier to construction and utility equipment companies for over 50 years. Our cable reels, motorized reels, and slip rings have been used for decades for truck cranes, aerial lists, concrete slab and culvert making equipment, extendable lighting towers, and a myriad of other uses.
Energy and Offshore
In the quest for clean energy and a "green" future, Conductix-Wampfler does its part as a key supplier to the wind turbine industry. Our "Tower Buss" buss bar system replaces cables in many large wind turbines. We have supplied slip ring assemblies for blade pitch control systems. In the traditional petroleum based industries, we supply hazardous duty slip rings for use on off-shore platform cranes.
Environment and Recycling
Waste water treatment facilities might include an assortment of clarifiers, both circular and linear. For the linear type, Conductix-Wampfler supplies various cable management devices such as cable reels (for hazardous duty) and cable festoon systems, as well as conductor bars. For circular clarifiers, we provide slip ring assemblies that transfer power from the stationary source to the rotating clarifier bridge. Other branches of Conductix-Wampfler specialize in magnetic and eddy current separators to remove valuable metals from solid waste. All around the world, Conductix-Wampfler contributes to maintaining a green planet by keeping environmental equipment running, 24/7/365.
Factory Automation
A key market for Conductix-Wampfler is in the broad area of factory automation. We employ the full range of our electrification and handling products used to keep parts and sub-assemblies moving from station to station. The most exciting of these is our IPT (Inductive Power Transfer) system, whereby a powered rail is installed just below the floor surface. The AGV (Automatic Guided Vehicle) has a contactless pickup that pulls induced power from the rails. We also use conductor bar, festoon systems, reels, and all products at our disposal to keep factory lines humming.
General Industry/Distribution
Wherever you need power distributed throughout a plant or workshop, we can supply a device or system to do the job. For general uses, we have cable reels, cable festoons, and conductor bar. Conductix-Wampfler is there to help, whatever the need. We sell cable reels, grounding reels, push button pendants, and festoon through such trusted outlets as McMaster Carr, MSC, Oklahoma Rig and Supply, and many others. There are distribution outlets such as Graybar, Wesco, and others in every area. (Refer to our "distributor finder" on our home page.)
Handling on Assembly Lines
As an expansion of our core energy and data transmission products, Conductix-Wampfler provides specialized systems to deliver compressed air and electric power to assembly lines. These systems also feature tool carriers and tool transporters, which allow workstations to move to where they are needed along the line. Conductix-Wampfler greatly increased its presence in this market with the acquisition of the German product line BestaPower.
Iron and Steel Mills
In modern iron and steel processing facilities, mission-critical equipment such as cable reels, cable festoons, and conductor bar systems must keep running or you incur unacceptable costs and down time. Reliable systems, optimum efficiency, an experienced, committed partner; these are good reasons to choose a mill electrification system from Conductix-Wampfler.
Logistics Automation
Anywhere you see goods being stored, moved, or retrieved, you will find Conductix-Wampfler's energy and data transmissions systems. We have several specialized systems designed exclusively for automated storage and retrieval systems. Our newest conductor bar 832 Series EcoClickLine is just such a system, featuring easy-to-install and configure, snap-together conductor modules with multiple poles.
Overhead Process Cranes
When it comes to process cranes, Conductix-Wampfler has the rugged, field-tested electrification equipment you need. For process cranes, we offer the heaviest festoon trolley designs in the industry. We also offer heat resistance sheathing to protect cables. For runway travel, we offer Hevi-Bar II conductor bar, with or without Dura-Coat corrosion protection. We cover high-current needs with the 4000 amp or 6000 amp Welded Cap Conductor Rail.
Overhead Factory Cranes
Electrifying standard overhead factory cranes was Insul-8's primary business back in 1952 when the company invented "8-Bar". And to this day, this market segment remains an important part of Conductix-Wampfler's worldwide business. We offer several tiers of conductor bar options for any style of crane runway. We have a full array of festoon systems, from stretch wire, to C-Track, to I-Beam styles. Our push-button pendants have become the industry standard. Lastly, for wireless crane operation, we sell a wide array of radio remote controls.
Ports & Container Handling
Special Machines
Theater & Stage Equipment
Transit and People Movers
Since 1958 Conductix-Wampfler has engineered, designed, tested, and manufactured rugged conductor rail systems for transit electrification: airport and downtown people movers, light rail systems, and amusement park scenic rides. We have the engineering know-how, practical experience, and R&D and testing capabilities to be a partner in your success! We offer installation oversight and maintenance services also. Our Power Rail Impact Analysis System (PRIAS) pinpoints problem areas to enhance the life of your rail system.

