Removable Cover or Bars Cable Carriers
Last Updated: April 1, 2025
Description
Removable Cover or Bars Cable Carriers are designed to protect and guide cables and hoses in dynamic applications. These carriers feature removable covers or bars that allow for easy access to the cables inside, facilitating maintenance and replacement without dismantling the entire system. They are constructed to provide a secure pathway for cables, preventing tangling and damage during movement.
Working Principle
These cable carriers operate by enclosing cables within a series of interconnected links or segments, which can flex and move along with the machinery they are attached to. The removable covers or bars allow for easy access to the cables, making it simple to add or remove cables as needed. This design is particularly useful in environments where cables need to be frequently accessed or replaced, as it minimizes downtime and maintenance efforts. The carriers are engineered to withstand various environmental conditions, providing protection against abrasion, corrosion, and other potential hazards.
Applications
Removable Cover or Bars Cable Carriers are used in a wide range of industries and applications. Specific examples include their use in port and terminal cranes, where they manage the complex cable arrangements required for crane operations. They are also employed in machine tools and general mechanical engineering, where they ensure the smooth operation of machinery by protecting and organizing cables. Additionally, these carriers are utilized in robotics and handling systems, where they facilitate the movement of cables in dynamic and repetitive motion environments.
Advantages over other Cable Carriers
One of the primary advantages of Removable Cover or Bars Cable Carriers is their ease of access to cables, which significantly reduces maintenance time and effort compared to traditional cable carriers. The ability to open the carrier from either side allows for quick cable replacement or adjustment without the need to dismantle the entire system. This feature is particularly beneficial in applications where downtime is costly or disruptive. Furthermore, the use of durable materials such as aluminum and plastic ensures that these carriers are resistant to environmental conditions, providing long-lasting protection for cables.
Limitations
Despite their advantages, Removable Cover or Bars Cable Carriers may have limitations in terms of load capacity and travel length compared to more robust cable carrier systems. They may not be suitable for extremely heavy-duty applications or environments with excessive debris or contaminants, as the removable covers might not provide as tight a seal as fully enclosed systems.
Considerations
When selecting Removable Cover or Bars Cable Carriers, it is important to consider factors such as initial costs, operating expenses, and durability. While these carriers may have a higher upfront cost due to their specialized design, the reduced maintenance and replacement costs can offer long-term savings. Additionally, their durability and resistance to environmental conditions can extend the lifespan of the cables they protect, further reducing overall expenses. It is also crucial to assess the specific requirements of the application, such as the necessary travel length and load capacity, to ensure that the chosen carrier meets all operational needs.
from LAPP
bull; Optimized operational stability for large loads. • Individual cavity widths in incremental sizes. • Extremely quiet patented internal damping system. • Very lightweight open or tubed design. • Standard bend radii with intermediate radii available. • Replaceable glide... [See More]
- Cover / Bars: Removable Bars; Hinged Bars
- Material: Nonmetallic; Metallic
- Carrier Type: Open (optional feature); Enclosed (optional feature)
- Special Motion: Rotary
from igus® inc.
1. Optimized opening system for quick opening of the clamp in either left or right direction. 2. Double stop dog system for long unsupported length. 3. High holding strength of clamp. 4. Series 1400 - E-Chain ® with snap open in the inner radius on both sides. 5. Series 1500 - E-Chain ® with... [See More]
- Cover / Bars: Removable Bars
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
from LAPP
bull; Rugged, heavy duty carrier scalable to extreme size and load. applications. • High-grade galvanized or stainless steel construction. • Corrosion and red-hot chip resistant. (Complete chip protection with tubed option. • Wide range of frame-stay partitioning and bend radii... [See More]
- Cover / Bars: Removable Bars
- Material: Metallic
- Carrier Type: Open (optional feature); Enclosed (optional feature)
- Inside Width: 2 to 37
from igus® inc.
Series 2480 - snap-open along inner radius. 1. Double stop dog system for long unsupported length. 2. Optimized quick opening system of the clamp, alternately from left or right. 3. High retention force of clamp. 4. Lateral gliding surfaces for side-mounted operation. 5. Tested and proven, firmly... [See More]
- Cover / Bars: Removable Bars
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
from igus® inc.
Series 2680 - snap-open along inner radius. 1. Easy assembly by optimized pin. 2. Lateral glide surfaces for side-mounted operation. 3. Integrated strain relief possible. 4. Fully enclosed Energy Tube snap-open on both sides along the inner radius. 5. Modular interior separation. 6. Double stop dog... [See More]
- Cover / Bars: Removable Bars
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
from igus® inc.
Series 3480 - snap-open along inner radius. 1. Double stop dog for long unsupported length. 2. Lateral glide surfaces for side-mounted operation. 3. Rapid opening from either the left or right. 4. Fully enclosed Energy Tube snap-open on both sides along the inner radius. 5. Modular interior... [See More]
- Cover / Bars: Removable Bars
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Carrier Type: Enclosed
- Special Motion: Rotary
from igus® inc.
Series 03 E2 'micro'. 1. igus ® ’ smallest Energy Chain ® - interior dimensions .20 ” x .20 ” (5 x 5 mm). 2. Very lightweight - low price. 3. Mounting bracket with integrated strain relief. 4. Dirt-repellant exterior. 5. Patented “push-button principle ” for... [See More]
- Cover / Bars: Removable Bars
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
from igus® inc.
Series 045 E2 'micro'. 1.Small pitch for very quiet operation. 2. Very lightweight - ideal for low inertia applications. 3. Dirt-repellant exterior. 4. One-piece, non snap-open Energy Chain ®. Inner widths Bi: 0.24 up to 2.52 (6 - 64 mm). Bending radii R: 0.71, 1.1, 1.5 (18, 28, 38 mm). Pitch:... [See More]
- Cover / Bars: Removable Bars
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
from igus® inc.
Series 11.031. 1. Torsion stable. 2. Mounting bracket with integrated strain relief. 3. Dirt-resistant outer contour. 4. Single part design. Available inner width Bi: 1.22 (31 mm). Available bending radii R: 1.77 and 2.76 (45 and 70 mm). Pitch: 1.2 (30.5 mm) per link = 11 links/ft (33/m). When to... [See More]
- Cover / Bars: Removable Bars
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
from igus® inc.
Series 11.080. 1. New version with thicker pins and double stop dog for long service life and long unsupported length. 2. Mounting bracket with integrated strain relief. 3. Dirt-resistant outer contour. 4. Single part design. 5. Stable version. Available inner width Bi: 3.15 (80 mm). Available... [See More]
- Cover / Bars: Removable Bars
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
from igus® inc.
Series 11.1/11.2. 1. Enlarged inner height. 2. Mounting bracket with integrated strain relief. 3. Dirt-resistant outer contour. 4. Single part design. Available inner width Bi: 0.59 and 0.98 (15 and 25 mm). Available bending radii R: 1.57 to 3.94 (40 - 100 mm). Pitch: 1.2 (30.5 mm) per link = 11... [See More]
- Cover / Bars: Removable Bars
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Carrier Type: Enclosed
- Special Motion: Rotary
from igus® inc.
Series B15 New - openable in the outer radius. 1. Large pins and double stop dog for superior life and long unsupported length. 2. Can be opened along the outer radius (Series B15) or along the inner radius (Series B15i), these Series can be combined. 3. Mounting bracket with integrated strain... [See More]
- Cover / Bars: Removable Bars
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
from igus® inc.
Series R158 - snap-open on both sides in the outer radius. 1. Snap-open lids along the inner and outer radius. 2. Snap-open from the side, covered pin/bore connection. 3. Effective chip protection even against hot chips. 4. Double stop dog for strong unsupported length. 5. Lateral glide surfaces for... [See More]
- Cover / Bars: Removable Bars
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Carrier Type: Enclosed
- Special Motion: Rotary
from igus® inc.
Series 1400 - snap-open along inner radius. 1. Opening system for rapid opening, either from the right or the left. 2. Double stop dog for long unsupported length. 3. Crossbars with high locking range. 4. Series 1400 snap-open on both sides along inner radius. 5. Series 1500 snap-open on both sides... [See More]
- Cover / Bars: Removable Bars
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Carrier Type: Enclosed
- Special Motion: Rotary
from igus® inc.
Series E3-10 - System E3 E-Chains ®. 1. Very quiet running through the proven igus ® "E6 principle". 2. Ideal for high acceleration. 3. Small pitch. 4. 3-piece Design. 5. Modular structure - crossbars, interior separation and binder in one strip. 6. Easy and quick assembly as well as filling... [See More]
- Cover / Bars: Removable Bars
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
from igus® inc.
Series E3-15 - System E3 E-Chains ®. 1. Very quiet running through the proven igus ® "E6 principle". 2. Ideal for high acceleration. 3. Small pitch. 4. 3-piece Design. 5. Modular structure - crossbars, interior separation and binder in one strip. 6. Easy and quick assembly as well as filling... [See More]
- Cover / Bars: Removable Bars
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
from igus® inc.
Series E3-22 - System E3 E-Chains ®. 1. Very quiet running through the proven igus ® "E6 principle". 2. Ideal for high acceleration. 3. Small pitch. 4. 3-piece Design. 5. Modular structure - crossbars, interior separation and binder in one strip. 6. Easy and quick assembly as well as filling... [See More]
- Cover / Bars: Removable Bars
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
from igus® inc.
Series 14040, E-Chains ® with crossbars every link. 1. Wide, rounded plastic crossbars - cable friendly. 2. Hinged snap-open removable lids along outer radius of Energy Tube. 3. Closed and open styles can be combined. 4. Lateral glide surfaces for side-mounted operation. 5. Crossbars on Energy... [See More]
- Cover / Bars: Removable Bars
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
from igus® inc.
Series 14140, E-Chains ® with crossbars every other link. 1. Wide, rounded plastic crossbars - cable friendly. 2. Hinged snap-open removable lids along outer radius of Energy Tube. 3. Closed and open styles can be combined. 4. Lateral glide surfaces for side-mounted operation. 5. Crossbars on... [See More]
- Cover / Bars: Removable Bars
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
from igus® inc.
Series 14240, E-Chains ® with crossbars every link. 1. Crossbars on Energy Chains ® are removable along both radii. 2. Wide, rounded plastic crossbars - cable friendly. 3. Optimum ratio of inner height to outer width. 4. Lateral glide surfaces for side-mounted operation. 5. Integrated strain... [See More]
- Cover / Bars: Removable Bars
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
from igus® inc.
Series 14340, E-Chains ® with crossbars every other link. 1. Crossbars on Energy Chains ® are removable along both radii. 2. Wide, rounded plastic crossbars - cable friendly. 3. Optimum ratio of inner height to outer width. 4. Lateral glide surfaces for side-mounted operation. 5. Integrated... [See More]
- Cover / Bars: Removable Bars
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
from igus® inc.
Series 15050, crossbars at every link. 1. Stronger version with undercut design. 2. High torsional rigidity. 3. Wide, rounded plastic crossbars - cable friendly. 4. Hinged snap-open removable lids along outer radius of Energy Tube. 5. Closed and open styles can be combined. 6. Lateral glide surfaces... [See More]
- Cover / Bars: Removable Bars
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
from igus® inc.
Series 15150, crossbars at every link. 1. Stronger version with undercut design. 2. High torsional rigidity. 3. Wide, rounded plastic crossbars - cable friendly. 4. Hinged snap-open removable lids along outer radius of Energy Tube. 5. Closed and open styles can be combined. 6. Lateral glide surfaces... [See More]
- Cover / Bars: Removable Bars
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
from igus® inc.
Series 1640, crossbars at every link. 1. Numerous interior separation possibilities. 2. Wide, rounded plastic crossbars - cable friendly. 3. Lateral glide surfaces for side-mounted operation. 4. Closed and open styles can be combined. 5. Hinged snap-open removable lids along outer radius of Energy... [See More]
- Cover / Bars: Removable Bars
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
from igus® inc.
Series 220, crossbars at every link. 1. Crossbars on Energy Chains ® are removable along both radii. 2. Wide, rounded crossbars. 3. Stop dog with “brake ” for noise reduction. 4. Closed and open styles can be combined. 5. Hinged snap-open removable lids along the outer radius of the... [See More]
- Cover / Bars: Removable Bars
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
from igus® inc.
Series 280, crossbars at every link. 1. Crossbars on Energy Chains ® are removable along both radii. 2. Numerous interior separation possibilities. 3. Closed and open styles can be combined. 4. Stop dog with “brake ” for noise reduction. 5. Optimized glide pads with lateral wear... [See More]
- Cover / Bars: Removable Bars
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
from igus® inc.
Series 380, crossbars at every link. 1. Crossbars on Energy Chains ® are removable along both radii. 2. Stop dog with “brake ” for noise reduction. 3. Closed and open styles can be combined. 4. Hinged snap-open removable lids along the outer radius of the Energy tube. 5. Numerous... [See More]
- Cover / Bars: Removable Bars
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary