Technical Data  Cable Carriers (CABLEVEYOR) － Examples of cable carrier installations

Standard arrangement

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Support roller arrangement

■Applicable to TK Series/TKH Series/TKS Series/TKP Series/TKR Series/TKQ Series/TKMK Series/TKMT Series/TKC Series (Travel speed 150 m/min or less)

※Also applicable to TKUA type. Please contact us for consideration.

■For a support roller in one location (S1: travel length): The allowable travel length is 1.5-times of the travel length with no support roller (except the TKR Series*).

■For support rollers in two locations (S2: travel length): The allowable travel length is 2-times of the travel length with no support roller (except the TKR Series*).

Note) The installation distance between support rollers (L) for the TKR Series is as follows.

  • TKR15H22：L=0.35m below
  • TKR20H28：L=0.7m below
  • TKR26H40：L=0.7m below
  • TKR28H52：L=0.9m below

Note) Three or more support rollers may be required depending on the travel length.

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With support plates

■Applicable to TKC Series (Travel speed 60 m/min or less) Contact a Tsubaki representative when considering cable carriers other than TKC Series.

(S2: travel length): The allowable travel length is 2-times of the travel length with no support plate.

Note) When support rollers or support plates are added, the moving end bracket cannot be used in an inside mounting. (Because the moving end bracket will interfere with the rollers and plates.)

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Gliding arrangement

■Applicable to the TKP Series/TKC Series/TKMK Series/TKMT Series

※Also applicable to TKUA type. Please contact us for consideration.

Features A special installation method used with a long length that exceed the load diagram with support rollers in 2 locations.
The moving end bracket is made to order and differs from the standard part in general. The mounting height of the moving end differs from the standard mounting height.
Travel length Refer to the gliding arrangement
Additional mass
Travel speed
Guide method A rail with step is required to guide a cable carrier that sags when it runs. The gaps to the left and right of the cable carrier and guide channels must be narrower than the standard installation.
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Horizontal-vertical combined arrangement

■Applicable to all models

※Be careful with the length so that an excessive force is not applied to the cable carrier.

Features
  • ・Used when the cable carrier moves in two dimensions: forward/backward and up/down.
  • ・Suitable for when the cable carrier moves forward/backward and the moving end height is raised higher than standard.
  • ・Uses the standard product.
Travel length Same as standard arrangement (However, support rollers cannot be used. )
Additional mass Same as standard arrangement
Travel speed
Guide method
Note The length of the cable carrier is longer than the standard installation. Decide on the length by taking into consideration the sloping section. In particular, be careful of the leeway length when the cable carrier moves back.
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Vertical arrangement

■Applicable to all models except TKS Series

・Use this arrangement when the cable carrier moves in the vertical (up/down) direction.

・Guide channels are required on both sides to prevent the cable carrier from swaying or collapsing.

■Vertical arrangement (standing)

Features ・An installation method in which the cable carrier is made to stand up.
・Not suited to long travel lengths because the mass of the cables and hoses is concentrated at the top of the bending radius.
Travel length Same as standard arrangement
Additional mass Contact us for more information.
Travel speed Same as standard arrangement
Guide method
  • ・Both the moving and fixed sides require guide channels of a sufficient length to prevent the cable carrier from falling over. Contact a Tsubaki representative if the guide channels must be shortened.
  • ・If the distance between the moving end and fixed end is greater than standard mounting height, the cable carrier will have an irregular shape and not a vertical arrangement (standing). Adjust the length of cables and hoses so they fit well in the cable carrier and then clamp both ends.
  • ・The cable carrier has pretension to a certain degree in linear sections. Ensure sufficient space for the cable carrier because this pretension may appear after installation depending on the operating conditions.
Note
  • ・TK Series and TKH Series use made-to-order pins to lessen pretension in the unsupported length section.
  • ・The stay dimension (height) may be larger than standard for the TK Series and TKH Series.

■Vertical arrangement (hanging)

Features An installation method in which the cable carrier is hanging. The load on the cable carrier becomes a tensile load so the load diagram cannot be used. Refer to the vertical arrangement (hanging) types table.
Travel length Refer to the following table.
Additional mass
Travel speed Same as standard arrangement
Guide method
  • ・Adjust the length of cables and hoses so that the mass is not concentrated at the bottom of the bending radius and then clamp both ends.
  • ・Ensure that cables and hoses are not riding up on the stays.
  • ・Install guide channels on both sides to prevent swaying. Make the fixed end side the same length as the standard arrangement and make the moving end side 2 or 3 links longer than standard. Contact a Tsubaki representative if the guide channels must be shortened.
  • ・The cable carrier has pretension to a certain degree in linear sections. Ensure sufficient space for the cable carrier because this pretension may appear after installation depending on the operating conditions.
Note ・TK Series and TKH Series use made-to-order pins to lessen pretension in the unsupported length section.
・The stay dimension (height) may be larger than standard for the TK Series and TKH Series.
Vertical arrangement (hanging) types table (Contact a Tsubaki representative about models not in this table.)
Size Maximum travel length
m		 Maximum additional mass
kg/m		 Maximum travel speed
m/min		 Size Maximum travel length
m		 Maximum additional mass
kg/m		 Maximum travel speed
m/min		 Size Maximum travel length
m		 Maximum additional mass
kg/m		 Maximum travel speed
m/min
TKP13H1060.6300TKR20H2892300TK07081560
TKP18H1471300TKC34H258.55300TK09573060
TKP18H1571300TKC47H36118300TK13095060
TKP25H155.51300TKC64H50916300TK18011.55060
TKP35H2252300TKC85H684.535300TKH250875060
TKP45H25144300TKC91H56916300
TKP58H39106300TKC91H8010.540300
TKP62H3457.5300TKMK47H284.56300
TKP68H46106300TKMK65H421715300
TKP90H50716300TKMK95H588.540300
TKP125H745.522300TKMK125H721040300
TKP91H56916300
TKP91H801140300

Note) When fixed end is at the center of the travel length.

Note) Excluding MW Type. (Contact a Tsubaki representative regarding usage with MW Type.)

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Top-fixed arrangement (bottom movement)

■Applicable to all models

Features The arrangement has the moving end on the bottom, which is the reverse of the standard arrangement.
Travel length Same as standard arrangement
Additional mass
Travel speed
Guide method
  • ・Moving guide channels are required that move at the same time as the moving end on the bottom.
  • ・Contact a Tsubaki representative if the guide channels with a sufficient length cannot be installed.
  • ・When the guide channels cannot move, install traveling rollers on the cable carrier or install the cable carrier on the floor.
Note TK Series, TKS Series, and TKH Series use made-to-order pins to lessen pretension in the unsupported length section.
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Side mount arrangement

■Applicable to TK Series/TKP Series/TKC Series/TKMK Series/TKMT Series/TKUA Series

Features The cable carrier is used on its side. This arrangement is suitable for when the connection surface for the steel brackets is lateral, when the travel length is long, and when there are space restrictions in the height direction.
Travel length Refer to the following table.
Additional mass
Travel speed
Guide method
  • ・Guide channels are required at the bottom and both sides of the cable carrier. Contact a Tsubaki representative if the guide channels cannot be installed.
  • ・For the TK Series and TKH Series, install side rollers to guide the guide channels on both sides.
  • ・For TK Series and TKH Series, casters or shoes are required on the bottom of base chain.
  • ・Base chain of TKP Series, TKC Series, TKMK Series and TKMT Series are made of engineering plastic and can slide as they are.
Note TK Series and TKH Series use made-to-order pins to lessen pretension in the unsupported length section.
Side mount arrangement table (Contact a Tsubaki representative about models not in this table.)
Size Maximum travel length
m		 Maximum additional mass
kg/m		 Maximum travel speed
m/min		 Size Maximum travel length
m		 Maximum additional mass
kg/m		 Maximum travel speed
m/min		 Size Maximum travel length
m		 Maximum additional mass
kg/m		 Maximum travel speed
m/min
TKP13H10130.660TKP91H5645460TKMK47H2818260
TKP18H1415160TKP91H8064860TKMT47H2618260
TKP18H1515160TKC34H2531260TKMK65H4294460
TKP25H1511160TKC47H3643360TKMT65H3894460
TKP35H2211260TKC64H5045460TKMK95H5871660
TKP45H2548260TKC85H6831660TKMT95H5471660
TKP58H3934360TKC91H5645460TKMK125H7273860
TKP62H3421360TKC91H8056860TKMT125H6873860
TKP68H4634360TK070301430
TKP90H5042460TK095301830
TKP125H7430660TK130602430
TK180802630
TKH2501004430

Note) Excluding MW Type. (Contact a Tsubaki representative regarding usage with MW Type.)

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Horizontal circular travel arrangement

■Applicable to TK Series/TKP Series/TKC Series (Partial)

※Also applicable to TKUA type. Please contact us for consideration.

Features
  • ・Use this arrangement to guide cables and hoses that move back and forth in a circular travel on a flat channel.
  • ・The cable carrier is made-to-order and can bend in both directions. (The standard product cannot be used because it does not bend in the reverse direction.)
Maximum rotation angle Approximately 360°(The maximum rotation angle may be larger or smaller depending on the conditions.)
Additional mass Refer to the side mount arrangement table.
Travel speed 30m/min below
Guide method
  • ・Inside/outside guide channels and fixed guide channels, etc., are required.
  • ・For TK Series, casters, guide shoes, guide rollers, and guide frames, etc., may be required.
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Horizontal circular travel arrangement

■Applicable to TK Series/TKP Series

※Also applicable to TKUA type. Please contact us for consideration.

Features
  • ・Use this arrangement to guide cables and hoses that move back and forth vertically in a circular travel inside a vertical surface.
  • ・The cable carrier is made-to-order and can bend in both directions. (The standard product cannot be used because it cannot bend in the reverse direction.)
Maximum rotation angle 180°～200°(The maximum rotation angle may be greater depending on the conditions. )
Additional mass Refer to the vertical arrangement (hanging) types table.
Travel speed 60m/min below
Guide method
  • ・A drum with flange and fixed guide channels, etc., are required.
  • ・For TK Series, guide rollers, etc., may be required.
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Hanging with support bolts

■Applicable to TK Series

Features
  • ・Use this arrangement for a hanging switch box, etc., that must move vertically and in two dimensions (vertically and horizontally).
  • ・The center pin of the link plate is a made-to-order pin and driven by sprockets.
Travel length The unsupported length is within the load diagram.
Additional mass Within the load diagram.
Travel speed 60m/min below
Guide method Sprockets are required.
Note The stay dimension (height) may need to be larger than standard.
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Horizontal-vertical combined arrangement

■Applicable to TK Series (Excluding the TK070)

Features
  • ・Use this type when the travel length is long, when the additional mass is large but 2 support rollers cannot be selected, and when attempting to decrease the unsupported length to improve service life.
  • ・Install side rollers in 1 to 5 locations on the sides of the base chain.
Travel length ・TK180 50m below 　・TK130 42m below 　・TK095 24m below 　・And approximately 4-times or less of standard within the load diagram.
Additional mass Within the load diagram.
Travel speed 30m/min below
Guide method Guide channels matched to the height of the cable carrier are required. Cut out positions where the side rollers go down.
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Traveling roller type

■Applicable to TK Series (TK095, TK130, TK180 (R300 and higher))

Features
  • ・Use this type when the travel length is long but support rollers or guide channels in the side roller type cause interference and when effectively using the installation space, such as for a traversing machine.
  • ・Install traveling rollers to the base chain.
  • ・The cable carrier is made-to-order and bends in both directions.
Travel length Same as support rollers in 2 locations in the catalog (cannot be larger than that).
Additional mass Within the load diagram.
Travel speed 30m/min below
Guide method Guide channels for running are required.
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Nested arrangement

■Applicable to TK Series/TKH Series/TKP Series/TKC Series/TKMK Series/TKMT Series/TKUA Series

Features
  • ・Use this arrangement when the width of the installation space is insufficient and cables/hoses cannot be arranged side by side.
  • ・Multiple cable carriers with different bending radiuses can be nested. The same widths should be used.
  • ・For TK Series and TKH Series, install brackets to support the inner cable carrier on the inside of the outer cable carrier.
  • ・For TKC Series/TKP Series/TKMK Series/TKMT Series/TKUA Series, the cable carriers can be directly stacked.
Travel length Same as standard arrangement However, support rollers cannot normally be used.
Additional mass Within the load diagram.
Travel speed Same as standard arrangement
Guide method
  • ・TK Series and TKH Series are same as standard.
  • ・TKC Series/TKP Series/TKMK Series/TKMT Series/TKUA Series are same as the gliding arrangement. The gap to the left and right of the cable carrier and guide channels must be narrower than the standard installation and use guide channels with higher sidewalls.
Note It is difficult to install support rollers for the outer cable carrier.
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