Steel Tube-Style Enclosed Cable Protection
S/SX Steel Series — Tube Carriers
Fully enclosed steel tube cable carriers offering maximum mechanical protection for cables in the harshest environments. The tube profile completely shields cable contents from chips, coolant, weld spatter, and mechanical impact while retaining the structural and ATEX advantages of the steel S/SX Series.
Why Choose S/SX Steel Series — Tube Carriers?
Total Mechanical Shielding
Open-style carriers expose cables to chips, coolant spray, weld spatter, and mechanical impact. In heavy machining centres, robotic welding cells, and foundry environments, these exposures cause premature cable jacket degradation and eventual failures. The S/SX Tube carrier's fully enclosed profile gives cables complete protection from the machining environment.
Ideal for Welding and Foundry Environments
Weld spatter is one of the most destructive cable hazards in manufacturing. Even heat-resistant cable jackets fail under direct spatter contact over time. The steel tube housing provides a sacrificial barrier that absorbs spatter impact, protecting cables inside and extending their service life dramatically in welding cell applications.
Steel Strength Plus Total Enclosure
The tube design combines the structural load capacity of the S/SX Steel Series with the added benefit of full enclosure. Applications requiring both maximum load capacity and maximum cable protection — such as foundry automation and heavy presswork — find the S/SX Tube the only viable solution.
Technical Specifications
- Material
- Galvanized (S) or stainless (SX) steel
- Profile Style
- Fully enclosed tube
- Inner Height Range
- 40–200 mm
- Inner Width Range
- 50–600 mm
- Pitch Options
- 50–150 mm
- Opening Style
- Sealed (access via end fittings)
- Cable Protection
- Full enclosure — chips, coolant, weld spatter
- ATEX
- Compatible
Applications
- Robotic welding cell cable management
- Foundry and hot-metal processing automation
- Heavy press and stamping line cable guidance
- High-pressure coolant machine tool environments
- Explosive atmosphere applications (ATEX)
- Outdoor machinery with high contamination exposure
Industries Served
Frequently Asked Questions
How are cables installed in an enclosed tube carrier?
Cables are threaded through the tube carrier from one end during installation. Unlike open or both-side-opening carriers, access for cable replacement requires working from the carrier ends. Tube carriers are specified for applications where the cable set is stable and replacement frequency is low.
Is the S/SX Tube suitable for very high travel speeds?
The enclosed tube profile adds weight compared to open steel carriers, which affects the maximum permissible speed and additional load. For high-speed applications, consult RSTECH with full carrier weight and travel data for a dynamics calculation.
Ready to source S/SX Steel Series — Tube Carriers in Israel?
Contact RSTECH Electronics — your local authorized Tsubaki Kabelschlepp representative — for pricing, availability, and technical support.