Cable Drag Chain
Articulated guiding system for controlled movement of cables, wires, and hoses during repetitive motion of machines and mechanisms.
A cable drag chain is intended to guide and mechanically support flexible cables, wires, and hoses during reciprocating or other repetitive movement of machine parts.
The chain consists of interconnected links that form a controlled bending path and limit the minimum bending radius of the services routed inside. The internal space may be divided to separate power, control, and signal cables from hoses.
Key geometric characteristics include internal width and height, link pitch, and bend radius. For a dynamic system, permissible travel, maximum self-supporting length, link opening method, and mechanical operating conditions are also important.
Selection criteria include the dimensions and quantity of routed services, required bend radius, travel length, speed and type of movement, permissible load, material, and environmental conditions.
This subcategory includes plastic and metal cable drag chains, openable and enclosed cable chains, systems with internal separators, and other guides for dynamically moving cables and hoses.
Cable Drag Chain
General3
Commercial or technical designation of a manufacturer's product family sharing a common design and compatible characteristics.
Range of tasks and systems for which the manufacturer recommends the component.
Primary function of the device and its intended use as defined by its design and the manufacturer's documentation.
Dimensions10
External horizontal dimension of the product between its outermost lateral points.
External vertical dimension of the product from its lowest to its highest point.
External distance between the foremost and rearmost surfaces of the product.
External linear dimension of the product along its longitudinal direction or principal length axis.
Transverse dimension of a product or its circular element measured through the centre between opposite points of the circumference.
Mass of the product itself, excluding transport packaging, additional accessories, and external equipment.
Nominal controlled bend radius imposed by the cable chain on the cables, wires, or hoses routed inside it.
Distance between corresponding points of adjacent links of a cable drag chain.
Maximum declared working travel supported by the cable drag chain system.
Maximum length of an unsupported cable-chain section that may operate without additional support under specified load conditions.
Capacity and Layout3
Usable internal width of the cable-chain space available for cables, wires, or hoses.
Usable internal height of the cable-chain space available for cables, wires, or hoses.
Maximum external diameter of a cable bundle permitted by the specified entry system.
Materials and Finish3
Primary material from which the product is manufactured.
Primary visually perceived colour of the product's external surface.
Type of final surface finish of the product determining its appearance and service properties.
Mounting and Installation2
Method used to mechanically secure the product to a support, surface, or load-bearing structure.
Permissible spatial orientation of the component during installation and operation.
Environmental Conditions6
Minimum ambient temperature at which normal operation of the product is permitted.
Maximum ambient temperature at which normal operation of the product is permitted.
Indicates whether the product materials retain their declared properties when exposed to the specified oils.
Indicates whether the product materials retain their declared properties when exposed to the specified coolants.
Indicates the manufacturer-declared ability of a material or product to limit the spread of combustion under specified test conditions.
Indicates whether the product material is classified as halogen-free according to the characteristics declared by the manufacturer.
Special Features2
Opening method of the cable chain provided for inserting, removing, or servicing the cables and hoses routed inside.
Indicates whether the design permits separate routing of different cable groups.
Standards and Compliance2
Indicates whether the CE marking is applied to the product where applicable.
Indicates whether product compliance with applicable RoHS restrictions on hazardous substances has been declared.