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 plastic and cable/hose that goes inside is visible.
Most commonly used cable carrier, lightweight and easy to handle.

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

https://www.tsubaki.com/

TKP Series
TKP Series MW Type

Model No.  TKP□□H□□~

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Standard cable carriers with a wide range of products from small to large sizes.

  • ・Most versatile use and easy to handle.
  • ・Gliding arrangement, circular travel arrangement and a wide range of other special series are available.
  • ・MW Type is effective in preventing outer sheath abrasion of cable/hose by using special materials with high slidability.
  • ・RoHS Compliant Product
Types

TKP13H10~TKP125H74

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TKP Series List

TKP Series MW Type List

TKUA Series

Model No.  TKUA□□H□□~

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Cable carrier that is quieter and more rigid than TKP series.

  • ・Reduces noise during operation.
  • ・Lightweight allows compact installation.
  • ・RoHS Compliant Product
Types

TKUA45H26~TKUA66H44

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TKUA Series List

TKMK Series

Model No.  TKMK□□H□□~

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Cable carrier with more rigid and multi function than TKP-type.

  • ・Cables/hoses can be stored efficiently in various layouts.
  • ・Installation space can be used efficiently thanks to wide range of inner width sizes.
  • ・Easy to cut/connect and adjust length.
  • ・RoHS Compliant Product
Types

TKMK47H28~TKMK125H72

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TKMK Series List

TKQ Series

Model No.  TKQ□□H□□~

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Cable carrier with lower noise, lower dust generation and lower vibration than TKP series MW type and enables high-speed operation.

  • ・Achieves cleanliness ISO class 4. (From our in-house test results)
  • ・Provides cable/hose protection under high-speed, high-acceleration usage conditions.
  • ・RoHS Compliant Product
Types

TKQ15H28~TKR30H72

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TKQ Series List

TKR Series

Model No.  TKR□□H□□~

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Cable carrier with lower dust generation than TKQ series.

  • ・Achieves cleanliness ISO class 3. (From our in-house test results )
  • ・Contributes to the reduction of environmental load by low noise and low dust generation.
  • ・Special series such as dry environment types (corresponding to low humidity environment) are available.
  • ・RoHS Compliant Product
Types

TKR15H22~TKR37H28

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TKR Series List

TKZP Series

Model No.  TKZP□□H□□~

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Cable carrier with Tsubaki's original zipper structure for easy handling.

  • ・Can be easily opened and closed by hand without using tools.
  • ・RoHS Compliant Product
Types

TKZP10H13

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TKZP Series List

TKHC Series・TKLC Series  (Sales will be discontinued in June 2024.)

Model No.  TKHC□□H□□~

Model No.  TKLC□□H□□~

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Cable carrier with aluminium stays for excellent protection to cables/hoses.

  • ・Manye lineup of inner width sizes that will just fit into a limited space.
  • ・Can accommodate wider inner widths than TKUA series and has excellent cable/hose storage capacity.
  • ・RoHS Compliant Product
Types

TKHC56H33~TKLC111H80

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TKHC Series・TKLC Series List

TKQT Series (QuickTrax )

Model No.  TKQT□□H□□~

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Cable carriers with a simple structure that integrates the stay and hinge link structure.

  • ・Can insert cable/hose quickly without using tool.
  • ・Reduces the risk of stay falling off link.
  • ・RoHS Compliant Product
Types

TKQT32H20

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TKQT Series List

TKET Series (EasyTrax )

Model No.  TKET□□H□□~

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Cable carrier with a highly convenient structure that integrates Tsubaki's original spring swivel stay and link.

  • ・Quick and efficient insertion of cables/hoses without hassle of opening and closing the stay.
  • ・Reduces the risk of stay falling off link.
  • ・RoHS Compliant Product
Types

TKET32H18

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TKXC Series

Model No.  TKXC□□□H□□□~

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Cable carrier with the highest cross-sectional height inside the link.

  • ・Installation space can be used efficiently thanks to wide range of inner width sizes.
  • ・High inner height allows for a large storage space.
  • ・RoHS Compliant Product
Types

TKXC165H108

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TKXC Series List