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overhead crane festoon cable

11 Min Read
In indoor overhead crane (bridge crane) installations, flat festoon cables serve as the lifeline that delivers electrical power and control signals from a fixed junction point to the moving crane bridge or trolley. Two cable designations frequently appear in procurement specifications across Europe and Asia: the Nexans-branded RHEYFLAT®-N NGFLGOEU-J and the generic-designation (N)GFLGöu (also written NGFLGöu or NGFLGOEU). Although both designations ultimately trace back to the same DIN VDE construction philosophy, meaningful differences in material formulation, quality control, and brand-specific optimizations can influence service life, maintenance intervals, and total cost of ownership.
Technical Department
on09/02/2026

Nexans RHEYFLAT®-N vs. (N)GFLGöu: Which Flat Cable Is More Suitable for Indoor Overhead Crane Festoon Systems?

In indoor overhead crane (bridge crane) installations, flat festoon cables serve as the lifeline that delivers electrical power and control signals from a fixed junction point to the moving crane bridge or trolley. Two cable designations frequently appear in procurement specifications across Europe and Asia: the Nexans-branded RHEYFLAT®-N NGFLGOEU-J and the generic-designation (N)GFLGöu (also written NGFLGöu or NGFLGOEU). Although both designations ultimately trace back to the same DIN VDE construction philosophy, meaningful differences in material formulation, quality control, and brand-specific optimizations can influence service life, maintenance intervals, and total cost of ownership.
27 Min Read
While circular cables have served the industry for decades, flat cable technology has emerged as a superior solution for specific applications where space constraints, frequent bending, and compact cable management systems are paramount. This comprehensive technical guide examines two of the most widely specified flat cable types in modern crane installations: the YFFB cable (nitrile rubber compound insulation and sheath) and the YVFB cable (PVC insulation with nitrile-PVC composite sheath).
Technical Department
on28/11/2025

YFFB & YVFB Flat Crane Cables: Comprehensive Engineering Guide for Festoon Systems

While circular cables have served the industry for decades, flat cable technology has emerged as a superior solution for specific applications where space constraints, frequent bending, and compact cable management systems are paramount. This comprehensive technical guide examines two of the most widely specified flat cable types in modern crane installations: the YFFB cable (nitrile rubber compound insulation and sheath) and the YVFB cable (PVC insulation with nitrile-PVC composite sheath).