Cable Carriers (CABLEVEYOR)

Cableveyors (cable carriers) are mechanical element components to protect cables/tubes for power or signal from wear and breakage by securely supporting and guiding them that follow moving parts of equipment.

Cables/tubes are passed through base chain which has a link structure like a chain, and runs freestanding at a constant bending radius between moving end part and the fixed end part.

Depending on the number of cables/tubes stored, installing dividers inside prevent the contents from sliding and extend the service life.

Materials include plastic and steel, and can be used for linear, swivel and 3D movements.

Structure & Features

  • ・Cables/hoses are stored in base chain and are supported and guided in an orderly and securely without applying excessive force.
  • ・Bending section bends in only one direction at a fixed radius, protecting cable/hose and maintaining a path.
Cable carrier structure diagram

See more about terminology

Glossary of technical terms (Unsupported length / Travel length / Leeway length / Bending radius / Total height / Mounting height / Required space / Leeway space )

Unsupported length (F)

Distance from moving end to peak of bending section. This is length that is self supported.
Allowable length is determined by the model. Check load diagram on each product page.

Travel length (S)

Movement distance between two points where the moving end of cable carrier (moving part of the equipment) completes one cycle.

Leeway length (K)

Leeway length the cable carrier has to absorb any differences in installation dimensions.
Leeway length depends on the model. Check the "Calculating no. of links" item on each product page.

Bending radius (R)

Cable carrier bends in a fixed direction at a constant radius. This radius is referred to as the bending radius.
Bending radius depends on each model. Check each product page.

Allowable load graphs

Load diagram shows the allowable range of unsupported length and travel length for cable/hose mass (kg/m). Cable carrier can be used if the operating conditions fall within the range of dashed lines.
Load diagram depends on the model. Check the load diagram on each product page when selecting products.

Total height (H)/Mounting height (H')

  • ・Total height (H):Height from the outside surface of fixed end bracket to the peak of bending section (outside).
  • ・Mounting height (H’):Height from the outside surface of fixed end bracket to the outside surface of moving end bracket.

To compensate for sag in a unsupported length section caused by cable carrier's weight and cable/hose mass, cable carrier has a structure given pretension.

If cable carrier is installed at a total height, pretension will be constrained and an excessive force will act on cable carrier. This may reduce service life of cable carrier, so always use a mounting height when designing an equipment and installing cable carrier.

Mounting height

※Note: Mounting height is not "the height from the fixed end bracket installation surface to the moving end bracket installation surface". (Refer to the diagram below. )

When using brackets for inside mounting, please design and install them with "the height from the outside surface of fixed end bracket to the outside surface of moving end bracket" as the mounting height.

Moving end bracket

Required space (h)/Leeway space (S)

Required space (h) is a space required to install cable carrier in an equipment.

Include a leeway space (S) to prevent cable carrier from hitting an equipment due to pretension, chordal action, and flopping during movement. Check calculation method in the catalog.

Mounting height

Note) Design and install according to the mounting height H' dimension.

See more about structure

Explanation of Structure (Base chain / Mounting bracket / Divider )

構造説明

Cable carrier base chain

The cable carrier body is composed of links and stays and is the part that installs cables/hoses.

It has a function where it bends in one direction only at a constant radius. There are different types of openable stay structures, and these include the outside openable stay and inside openable stay.

Outside

ケーブルベヤ本体

Inside

For the type that opens both to the inside and outside, the inside stay is called a lock stay.

Bracket /Mounting brackets/steel brackets

These are parts for mounting the cable carrier on the equipment. Plastic parts are called brackets and metal parts are called steel brackets.

There are various types depending on the structure and mounting method. The applicable types depend on each cable carrier. Check the product pages for further information.

Divider

Dividers are parts that divide up the installing space inside the cable carrier.

  • ・Vertical divider :Horizontally divide the installing space inside the cable carrier. There are sliding types and fixed types. Dividers are normally installed every 2 links.
  • ・Horizontal divider :Vertically divide the installing space inside the cable carrier. There are types that divide the entire space and types that divide part of the space.
    2 or more vertical dividers are required when using a horizontal divider.
  • ・The lineup of dividers depends on each cable carrier model. Check the product pages for further information.

Cableveyor/Cable Carrier Product List

Cable carrier base chain is made of steel and cable/hose that goes inside is visible.
High strength and high rigidity compared to plastic series.

When purchasing this product outside of Japan, please contact nearest overseas office using the link below.

https://www.tsubaki.com/

TK Series

Model No.  TK□□~

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Steel cable carrier with high strength, high rigidity and excellent heat resistance.

  • ・Consists of a steel link and an aluminium stay.
  • ・4 sizes are available.
  • ・A wide range of special series, such as stainless steel and circular travel arrangement are available.
  • ・RoHS Compliant Product
Types

TK070~TK180

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TK Series List

TKH Series

Model No.  TKH□□~

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Type suitable for heavy duty and low frequency use than TK series

  • ・Higher strength and higher rigidity than TK series, so it can be used for longer travel length.
  • ・Can be used in applications where load is heavier and frequency of use is relatively lower than TK series.
  • ・For heavy duty and high frequency use, consider steel series heavy duty TKV and TKI series.
  • ・A wide range of special series such as stainless steel are available.
  • ・RoHS Compliant Product
Types

TKH250

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TKH Series List

TKS Series

Model No.  TKS□□~

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Economical cable carrier compared to TK series.

  • ・Cables/hoses can be easily inserted.
  • ・Slide method is adopted for plastic vertical dividers.
  • ・Stay is an aluminum detachable type.
  • ・RoHS Compliant Product
Types

TKS070・TKS095

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TKS Series List

TKLS Series

Model No.  TKLS□□H□□~

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Highly rigid steel cable carrier designed to be lightweight.

  • ・Tsubaki's original boltless structure is used for link plate.
  • ・Special surface treatment is applied to link plate.
  • ・A variety of options are available.
Types

TKLS105

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TKLS Series List