Extending Travel Length Without a Full Support Trough
UAT Series
A specialist cable carrier design for applications requiring very long unsupported travel lengths without the cost and complexity of a full support trough. The UAT (Underslung Advance Travel) system uses a guide rail rather than a full trough, making it economical for long-travel applications in material handling and crane systems.
Why Choose UAT Series?
Long Travel at Lower Installation Cost
Full support troughs for very long travels are expensive in material and installation labour. The UAT's guide rail system provides the necessary carrier guidance at a fraction of the trough cost. For applications at 100–200 m travel lengths, this cost difference is substantial.
Ideal for Overhead and Crane Applications
Mounting a full trough overhead on a crane gantry or warehouse aisle is often structurally challenging. The UAT's slimmer guide rail integrates more easily into overhead structures and imposes lower structural loads on the supporting framework.
Maintained Cable Guidance Over Long Spans
Without guidance, very long cable carriers can bow, twist, or develop resonance vibration at speed. The UAT's rail guide system controls the carrier's path over long spans, preventing these failure modes and protecting cables from the additional stress they would produce.
Technical Specifications
- Material
- PA66-GF30
- Inner Height Range
- 40–150 mm
- Inner Width Range
- 75–600 mm
- Pitch Options
- 50–120 mm
- Max Guided Travel
- up to 200 m
- Guide System
- Rail guide (not full trough)
- Opening Style
- Inward and outward
Applications
- Overhead cranes and bridge cranes
- Automated warehouse stacker cranes
- Gantry automation over long spans
- Rail-mounted industrial robots
- Long-travel linear axes in automotive plants
- Port and logistics handling equipment
Industries Served
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a UAT guide rail and a conventional support trough?
A conventional support trough fully encloses and supports the returning carrier strand over the entire travel length. A UAT guide rail provides lateral and vertical guidance at intervals without full enclosure. This is lighter, cheaper, and easier to install, while still controlling carrier path deviation over long travels.
Can the UAT be used in hanging (underslung) crane applications?
Yes — the UAT name includes 'Underslung', reflecting its specific suitability for hanging crane applications. The guide rail is mounted above and the carrier hangs from the fixed end attachment, travelling along the guide as the crane moves. Contact RSTECH for crane-specific application support.
Ready to source UAT Series in Israel?
Contact RSTECH Electronics — your local authorized Tsubaki Kabelschlepp representative — for pricing, availability, and technical support.