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When would you typically use festoon as opposed to Pow-R-Feed or a cable reel?

April 26, 2017cable festoon pow-r-feed Reel

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When would you typically use festoon as opposed to Pow-R-Feed or a cable reel?

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You would use a festoon system instead of Pow-R-Feed in slower moving applications. The maximum speed of Pow-R-Feed is 1200 fpm versus the maximum speed of a festoon system at 600 fpm. You would typically use a festoon system with an application that involves a large number of cables and/or hoses. Festoons are best for high voltage and high amperage requirements and where sliding contacts can not be tolerated.