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Zipper Chain Cable Carrier Applications

Fast opening cable carrier solution

Zipper cable carriers are designed to be opened and closed ultra fast. The "zipper" function drastically shortens installation time by unzipping all the lids in one go. The cable carrier is also suitable for high accelerations.

Typical applications include:

  • Automatic insertion machines
  • Semiconductor devices
  • Linear motors
  • Handling systems
  • Measuring devices
  • Machine tools

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cable carrier -zipper chain in x/y travel
cable carrier -zipper chain in x/y travel

Zipper chains in an X/Y travel. Acceleration = 328 ft/s2

cable carriers
cable carriers

Zipper chain cable carrier in an automatic insertion machine. Extremely low noise. Acceleration = 328 ft/s2

cable carrier on machine
cable carrier on machine

Cable Carrier - Zipper Chain- on a special purpose machine.

Cable carriers side-by-side

Zipper chain cable carriers used in an extremely dirty environment.

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