Heavy-duty steel cable carriers
Steel, stainless steel, and hardened steel cable carriers
When working with ambient temperatures higher than 100° F, our steel tracks are a better option. Steel is more robust and has a bigger box strength, making longer, unsupported spans possible.
- Optimized Support and Organization: Customize cable/hose arrangements based on application needs with a variety of stay distribution options
- Easy Assembly/Disassembly: The fast stay assembly and disassembly design simplifies maintenance and adjustments, minimizing downtime
- Quick Length Adjustment: Enjoy quick and easy length adjustment to accommodate varying cable lengths and configurations, providing flexibility for your setup
- Shroud Pivot Mechanics Protection: A protective shield is designed around the pivot mechanisms of the cable carrier to safeguard against external elements such as dirt, debris, and contaminants
- Travel Distance: The maximum distance of travel is determined by the arrangement and additional weight of the lines, but normal arrangement provides a maximum travel of double the free carrying length; travel distances up to 100 meters are possible
- Travel Speed and Acceleration: Both standard and stainless steel designs are limited to 1m/s; while there are no specific limits on acceleration, high line weights may impose some limitations due to tensile stresses.
- Wide Temperature Range: Long term temperature limits are between -20ºC and 600ºC (-4°F and 1112°F). For stainless the limits are -40ºC and 600ºC (-40°F and 1112°F).
Applications
- CNC machine tools
- Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP)
- 3D printing and additive manufacturing
- Steel Mills
- Wood processing industry
- Conveying and lifting equipment
Technical data
For more detailed information and product dimensions, please download the product catalog
Temperature
Long term temperature limits are between -20°C and 600°C (-4ºF - 1112ºF).
For stainless the limits are -40°C and 600°C (-40ºF - 1112ºF).
Acceleration
There are no limits for the accelerations, in general. Limits may occur through the tensile stresses at high line weights.
Travel distance
The maximum range of travel is determined by the arrangement and the additional weight (line weight). At normal arrangement the maximum travel is double the free carrying length. Support rollers or similar constructive steps can increase this value. Travel distances up to 100 meters are possible.
Travel speed
The standard and stainless steel designs are limited at 1 m/s.
Frequently asked questions
What are cable carriers?
Cable carriers, commonly referred to as energy chains, are machine components that guide and protect cables and hoses on a variety of linear motion applications.
Where are cable carriers used?
Cable carriers are used reliably in numerous applications in which energy is transported. We serve a wide range of industries from the textile industry to robotics.
How do I find the right cable routing for my application?
If you have a cable routing application but are unsure which system is the right one, talk to Hennig to get a precise plan for your application. We design and install cable carrier systems for a huge range of industries, and we're happy to help however we can.