Contributed by Jody Muelaner Cable carriers guide and protect electrical cables, as well as hydraulic or pneumatic hoses. They limit the minimum bend radius and therefore bending stresses, while often also constraining bending to a single plane. They shield and protect cables from wear, prevent entrapment in moving machinery and avoid entanglement. To do this […]
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When should you use pre-harnessed (pre-engineered) cable carrier assemblies?
Contributed by Jody Muelaner Cable carriers are hollow chains which guide and protect cables and hoses during motion. They are typically installed on-site with the cables and hoses fitted through manifolds and junction boxes, and fixing plates, brackets and guide or support structures installed. Although it can make sense to carry out this work in-situ, […]
Is an open or closed cable carrier better for a given application?
Contributed by Jody Muelaner Open cable carriers have an open chain-link structure with cross bars that contain cables and hoses. Enclosed cable carriers form a complete tube; this can be achieved using a chain-link structure with sliding covers, or as a homogeneous fully sealed corrugated tube, such as a flexible conduit. All cable carriers prevent […]
All about multi-flex cable carriers used on robotic arms
Contributed by Jody Muelaner Good cable management is vital to the accurate and reliable operation of an industrial robot. Cables that catch and snag will affect the accuracy of a robot. Over time they will result in unplanned maintenance and excessive downtime. Robotic cell integrators have identified cable issues as the most significant cause of […]
How do you specify metal cable carriers?
Contributed by Jody Muelaner Cable carriers are essentially hollow chains that enclose electrical cables, as well as hydraulic or pneumatic hoses. They guide and protect the enclosed cables during motion, preventing wear and damage. An important function of cable carriers is to constrain bending to a single plane and to limit the minimum bend radius. […]
How do you specify plastic cable carriers?
Contributed by Jody Muelaner Plastic cable carriers are fitted to machines to protect and guide cables and hoses. Cable carriers are constructed as a chain of rigid plastic sections. These form an articulated rectangular box section through which cables and hoses are inserted. Enclosing the cables and hoses prevents some forms of damage. The articulated […]
Dynatect launches CAD configurator for extensive cable carrier line
Dynatect has launched a new CAD configurator, which allows users to download 3D models and get 24/7 instant access to a dynamic CAD and part number builder to simplify specification for its metal, plastic and hybrid cable carriers. Dynatect’s CAD interface supports formats for all major CAD systems and requires no registration or password. Designers […]
Hybrid cable carrier from Dynatect is designed for long distances
Dynatect has introduced the Gortrac Hybrid Carrier, a low-cost and high-performance solution to protect cables and hoses on moving equipment traveling more than 20 ft. For the second time in 2018, Dynatect has introduced a patented long travel design into an industry that has remained largely unchallenged by the status quo solution: a gliding plastic […]
Long cable carrier solution from Dynatect eliminates traditional guide troughs
With its new Gortrac Articulated Roller Support (ARS) long travel system, Dynatect’s latest cable carrier solution eliminates traditional guide troughs, reducing system weight and costs. The ARS responds to the needs of the crane, machine tool, and automation industries for long travel cable carrier solutions. It is intended for applications up to 300 ft and […]
Modular cable carrier adds new roller links
Gliding e-chain cable carriers from igus Inc., East Providence, R.I., are typically used for travel lengths between 33 and 164 feet. However, these e-chain systems are facing more demanding requirements from many customers. The dynamics of the systems are intensifying, and the loads that the chains must handle are increasing. This can cause gliding systems […]
