Removable Links Cable Carriers
Last Updated: April 1, 2025
Description
Removable Links Cable Carriers are designed to guide and protect cables and hoses in dynamic applications. They consist of interconnected links that can be easily removed or added to adjust the length of the carrier, providing flexibility in installation and maintenance.
Working Principle
Removable Links Cable Carriers operate by forming a flexible yet sturdy chain that supports and guides cables and hoses as they move. The links are designed to interlock securely, allowing the carrier to bend and flex while maintaining structural integrity. This flexibility is crucial for applications where cables need to move along with machinery, preventing tangling and reducing wear and tear. The carriers are useful because they help extend the life of cables and hoses by protecting them from mechanical stress and environmental factors.
Applications
Removable Links Cable Carriers are used in a variety of industrial applications. Specific examples include:
- Port and terminal cranes, where they manage the movement of cables over long distances.
- Indoor and EOT cranes, providing cable management in confined spaces.
- Machine tools, ensuring cables are organized and protected during operation.
- Robotics and handling systems, where precise cable management is critical for performance.
Advantages over other Cable Carriers
Compared to other types of cable carriers, removable links offer several advantages:
- They allow for easy customization of carrier length, which is beneficial for installations with specific spatial requirements.
- The ability to open on both sides facilitates quick and easy access to cables for maintenance or replacement.
- Their construction can include materials like aluminum and plastic, offering a balance of strength and lightweight properties, which is advantageous for reducing the overall load on moving systems.
Limitations
One limitation of Removable Links Cable Carriers is that they may not be suitable for extremely high-load applications where more robust, non-removable carriers are required. Additionally, the removable nature of the links might introduce potential points of failure if not properly maintained or if subjected to excessive stress.
Considerations
When selecting Removable Links Cable Carriers, consider the following:
- Initial Costs: These carriers can be more cost-effective due to their modular nature, allowing for adjustments without the need for entirely new systems.
- Operating Expense: They generally require low maintenance, but regular inspections are necessary to ensure link integrity.
- Durability: The choice of materials, such as abrasion and corrosion-resistant plastics, can enhance durability.
- Replacement and Maintenance Costs: The modular design allows for easy replacement of individual links, reducing downtime and maintenance costs. However, frequent adjustments or replacements might increase long-term expenses if not managed properly.
from LAPP
bull; Lightweight, rugged links in molded fiber-reinforced nylon. material. • Wide range of cost effective fixed cable carrier widths. • Fixed closed or hinged opening link options. • Open or tubed design. • Easy snap-together assembly. • Integral strain relief mounting... [See More]
- Carrier Type: Open (optional feature); Enclosed (optional feature)
- Special Motion: Rotary
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Inside Width: 0.2362 to 6.65
from igus® inc.
Series E200-2 - to be filled in the outer radius. 1.Large pins - long service life. 2. Limited torsion tolerance. 3. "E" Series features spit crossbar along the outer radius. 4. "Z" Series features spit crossbar along the inner radius. 5.Cable-friendly interior. 6. Integratable strain relief option. [See More]
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Inside Width: 3.03 to 4.06
from LAPP
bull; Standard widths. • Extremely durable fiber-reinforced nylon construction. • Double stop system for industry leading self-supporting lengths. under heavy loads. • Open or tubed design. • Easy snap-together assembly. • Fixed closed or hinged opening link options. •... [See More]
- Carrier Type: Open (optional feature); Enclosed (optional feature)
- Special Motion: Rotary
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Inside Width: 0.7874 to 9.84
from igus® inc.
Series E26-2 - to be filled in the outer radius. 1. Limited torsion tolerance. 2. Large pins for long service life. 3. Cable-friendly interior. 4. Integrated strain relief option. 5. “E ” Series features split crossbar along the outer radius. 6. “Z ” Series features split... [See More]
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Inside Width: 3.94
from LAPP
bull; Extremely durable fiber-reinforced nylon chain band. • Open or tubed design. • Patented nylon bolt-together link design. • Replaceable long life glide shoes. • Twist-in, bolted, or bored aluminum cavity access bars. • Wide range of available frame-stay, partitioning,... [See More]
- Carrier Type: Open (optional feature); Enclosed (optional feature)
- Special Motion: Rotary
- Material: Nonmetallic; Metallic
- Inside Width: 1 to 40
from igus® inc.
Series E300-2 - to be filled in the outer radius. 1. Limited torsion tolerance. 2. Large pins for long service life. 3. Cable-friendly interior. 4. Integrated strain relief option. 5. “E ” Series features split crossbar along the outer radius. 6. “Z ” Series features split... [See More]
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Inside Width: 100
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]
- Carrier Type: Open (optional feature); Enclosed (optional feature)
- Special Motion: Rotary
- Material: Nonmetallic; Metallic
- Inside Width: 1.97 to 31.5
from igus® inc.
Series E300-3 - to be filled in the outer radius. 1. Limited torsion tolerance. 2. Large pins for long service life. 3. Cable-friendly interior. 4. Integrated strain relief option. 5. “E ” Series features split crossbar along the outer radius. 6. “Z ” Series features split... [See More]
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Inside Width: 5.83
from LAPP
bull; Smallest cable carrier for smooth quiet operation. • Fixed closed or hinged opening link options. • Open or tubed design. • Easy snap-together assembly. • Integral strain relief mounting brackets. • Wide range of available bend radii options. • Lightweight and... [See More]
- Carrier Type: Open (optional feature); Enclosed (optional feature)
- Special Motion: Rotary
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Inside Width: 0.2362 to 1.57
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]
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Inside Width: 0.5906 to 4.92
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]
- Carrier Type: Open (optional feature); Enclosed (optional feature)
- Inside Width: 2 to 37
- Material: Metallic
- Inside Height: 1.22 to 4.29
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]
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Inside Width: 1.5 to 4.06
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]
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Inside Width: 1.97 to 3.94
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]
- Carrier Type: Enclosed
- Special Motion: Rotary
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Inside Width: 1.97 to 9.84
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]
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Inside Width: 0.1969 to 0.3937
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]
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Inside Width: 0.2362 to 2.52
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]
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Inside Width: 1.22
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]
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Inside Width: 3.15
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]
- Carrier Type: Enclosed
- Special Motion: Rotary
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Inside Width: 0.5906 to 0.9843
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]
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Inside Width: 0.5906 to 3.94
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]
- Carrier Type: Enclosed
- Special Motion: Rotary
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Inside Width: 0.5906 to 4.92
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]
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Inside Width: 0.7874 to 2.36
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]
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Inside Width: 0.7874 to 2.36
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]
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Inside Width: 0.7874 to 2.36
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]
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Inside Width: 1.97 to 23.62
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]
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Inside Width: 1.97 to 23.62
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]
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Inside Width: 1.97 to 15.75
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]
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Inside Width: 1.97 to 15.75
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]
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Inside Width: 1.97 to 23.62
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]
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Inside Width: 1.97 to 23.62
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]
- Carrier Type: Open
- Special Motion: Rotary
- Material: Nonmetallic
- Inside Width: 1.97 to 23.62