Lightweight Aluminium Precision for High-Load Dynamic Axes
TKA Aluminium Series
Aluminium cable carriers combining low weight with high rigidity for dynamic applications where plastic carriers have reached their load or travel limits. The TKA offers inner width customisation in fine increments, long travel capability, and corrosion-resistant aluminium construction suited to harsh industrial environments.
Why Choose TKA Aluminium Series?
Metal Strength at Plastic Weight
Aluminium delivers far greater rigidity than plastic per unit of cross-section area. This means the TKA can span longer unsupported lengths and carry heavier cable fills without the bulk of a steel carrier. For dynamic axes that must accelerate quickly, every kilogram saved in moving mass is a performance gain.
Custom Widths for Precise Cable Packing
Because the TKA's inner width can be specified in fine increments, you can design the carrier cross-section to exactly match your cable bundle — no wasted space, no cables rattling in an oversized cavity. This precise fit also improves cable retention during high-acceleration movements.
Built for Outdoor and Harsh Sites
Aluminium's inherent corrosion resistance makes the TKA appropriate for outdoor machinery, coastal environments, and applications with coolant or chemical exposure where plastic carriers degrade prematurely. Anodised finish options extend service life further.
Technical Specifications
- Material
- Extruded aluminium alloy
- Inner Height Range
- 30–150 mm
- Inner Width Range
- 50–800 mm (custom increments)
- Pitch Options
- 40–120 mm
- Max Travel Length
- up to 100 m
- Opening Style
- Inward and outward
- Surface Finish
- Natural / Anodised
- Operating Temperature
- -40°C to +120°C
Applications
- Large machining centres and gantry systems
- Outdoor crane and harbour equipment
- Long-travel linear axes in automation
- Semiconductor manufacturing with high load requirements
- Automotive assembly automation
- Printing and coating line traversing systems
Industries Served
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I choose aluminium TKA over plastic carriers?
Choose TKA when plastic carriers cannot meet the load, travel length, or rigidity requirement — typically with inner widths above 300 mm, heavy cable sets, or travel lengths beyond 30 m. Aluminium also wins in outdoor or corrosive environments where plastic grades would degrade.
Can TKA inner width be specified in millimetre increments?
Yes. The aluminium TKA profile is extruded and cut to custom widths, enabling fine incremental specification. Contact RSTECH with your exact cable bundle dimensions for a custom width quote.
Ready to source TKA Aluminium Series in Israel?
Contact RSTECH Electronics — your local authorized Tsubaki Kabelschlepp representative — for pricing, availability, and technical support.