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Cable CarriersA cable carrier's primary purpose to transport liquid, gas and energy is assisted by cables, mounting brackets, connectors, strain relief and separation elements. Utilized in a wide range of applications such as machine tools, overhead cranes, car wash equipment, medical lab equipment, forklift trucks and oil rigs cable carriers are used in all of these products in order to house multiple conduits. In terms of internal constriction, cable carriers are composed of individual sleeve units that separate different cables from each other. However, all cable carriers are not constructed the same; for instance, depending on their specific application, cable carriers can dramatically range in size—from a fraction of an inch to 25 inches in width. As a result, cable carriers are often constructed in a specific fashion to meet the requirements of the intended application. While there are many different features of cable carriers, there are two main design options: open carriers and closed carriers. Open cable carriers use linked crossbars to contain the cables and can be broken down further into two sub-categories of design: open style chain and snap-open chain. Closed cable carriers, or enclosed cable carriers, cover the conduits completely. Closed carriers are often made of heavy-duty metals such as galvanized steel. In addition, some systems have crossbars and covers that may snap on and off for easy insertion and removal of the cables or hoses. Cable carriers are manufactured from metals like steel and plastic material like fiber-reinforced nylon and polypropylene. Depending on their application, some are made to tolerate high levels of mechanical stress, harsh weather conditions and ambient conditions. Additionally, some cable carriers are sanitary grade and thus, hospital and clean room compliant. In order to work properly, the interior should only be filled to 80%, and twisting is possible if the height of the housing compartment exceeds 150% of the cable’s diameter. Most carriers are only able to bend in one direction to prevent twisting, and many are designed with wheels for easy maneuvering.
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