Cable carrier or protective hose?It depends on the movement.
A cable carrier is made for movement in one plane: back and forth, on a fixed radius. With robots and other movements in three dimensions, the package bends and rotates in every direction. A protective hose or dress pack is the right solution there.
The difference in one table
| Criterion | Linear and circular movementsCable carrier | 3D movements, robotsProtective hose / dress pack |
|---|---|---|
| Movement | In one plane, with a fixed bending radius | Three dimensions, bending and rotating |
| Typical application | Gantries, axes, cranes, machines | Industrial robots, axis 1 to 6 |
| Guidance of the cables | Fixed layout with dividers | Bundle in a flexible hose with holders |
| Travel length | From centimetres to many metres | Follows the robot arm |
Choose cable carrier for
- Linear axes and gantries
- Long travel lengths
- Machines and cranes
Choose protective hose / dress pack for
- Robots and handling arms
- Torsion around the axis
- Welding, palletising and pick & place with robots
Conclusion
Linear means a cable carrier, three-dimensional means a protective hose or dress pack. With a robot on a linear axis (seventh axis) they often come together.
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