Plastic or steel?The environment has a say too.
Most machines run perfectly well with a plastic cable carrier: light, quiet and affordable. Steel comes into play for long self-supporting lengths, heavy packages, heat or an environment where plastic cannot cope.
The difference in one table
| Criterion | Light, quiet and economicalPlastic | Strong, heat-resistant, long self-supporting lengthsSteel |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Low: little mass moving along | Higher: more mass |
| Self-supporting length | Good for short and medium strokes | Long self-supporting lengths and heavy packages |
| Speed and noise | Suitable for high speeds, quiet series available | Robust, less focused on quiet running |
| Heat and chips | Sensitive to hot chips and high temperatures | Resistant to heat and hot chips |
| Chemicals and UV | Depending on the plastic | Stainless steel for aggressive environments |
| Custom | Fixed dimensions per type, many series | Great freedom in width and layout |
| Price | Usually more economical | Higher investment, long service life in tough conditions |
Choose plastic for
- Machine building, handling and automation
- High speeds and accelerations
- Light to medium-heavy cable packages
- Clean or lightly contaminated environment
Choose steel for
- Long self-supporting lengths
- Heavy cables and hoses
- Heat, hot chips or weld spatter
- Cranes, steel industry and offshore
Conclusion
Start with plastic unless the travel length, the weight or the environment does not allow it. If you are unsure, we calculate both.
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