Posted to News on 25th Nov 2024, 15:00
A safe space for cables in rough environments
Chips are produced wherever there is milling, turning or grinding. And that is exactly where the TKA series from KABELSCHLEPP Metool is a perfect solution. The cable carriers made from solid plastic feature a particularly dirt-repellent smooth surface, and excellent tightness even in the connection areas.
(See KABELSCHLEPP Metool at Machine Building North, 10 April 2025, on stand 69)
Machine tools and machining centres generate large quantities of different, sometimes hot chips, metal particles, or emulsions that can damage cables and hoses. In the worst case, this type of damage can cause the entire production process to fail. The solid plastic TKA cable carriers from KABELSCHLEPP Metool with their particularly tight design reliably protect cables against dirt, chips, and spray water, preventing issues such as the ingress of coolants and lubricants.
With the encapsulated stroke system and pin/hole connection, even large quantities of atomised oil and ejected particles no longer pose a problem when it comes to cleaning the work area. This particularly high level of protection for the installed cables and hoses all the way into the connection area was tested to IP54 and confirmed by TV NORD for type TKA55 with Bi 50 - 175 mm.
Reliable guiding over extensive unsupported lengths
Other essential product properties of the TKA series are the optimised geometry of the chain links, high torsional rigidity, and a triple stroke system which enables even extensive unsupported lengths. The cover, which can be opened easily from the side in any position, and the particularly smooth and dirt-repellent surface facilitate maintenance. The horizontal and vertical divider options enable optimal use of the interior of the cable carriers.
The closed cable carriers from the KABELSCHLEPP Metool TKA series are available with a pitch of 30, 38, 45, and 55 mm and different inner widths between 15 and 250 mm. The inner height is between 20.5 and 45 mm. Depending on application and type, the TKA allows an unsupported length of up to 6.5 m as well as travel lengths of up to 150 m for gliding applications. Additional loads up to 15 kg/m and a travel acceleration of up to 50 m/s2 can be implemented depending on the application conditions.
