Select The Best Carrier Type, Style & Size To determine the best carrier system product group and type, select a carrier product group type and style that best suits your application needs, objectives and budget.
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1.) Basic selection criteria: Application Speed
As application speeds increase, proper carrier system selection becomes critically important. This chart depicts a range of different KS cable carriers’ suitability to the spectrum of application speeds commonly seen in today’s highly automated world.
QUANTUM Fastest > 15 Meters/Sec.
VARITRAK M Faster ≤ 15 Meters/Sec.
Rule of Thumb
UNIFLEX Fast ≤ 10 Meters/Sec.
CONDUFLEX Moderate ≤ 5 Meters/Sec.
Note: This chart is meant to be used as a general rule of thumb. Factors such as acceleration, load weight and orientation also play a major role in determining a carrier type’s suitability to a particu- lar application. Higher speeds than those listed in this chart are often possible. Always consult the factory for assistance with high speed applications.
VARITRAK S Slow ≤ 3 Meters/Sec.
Spectrum of Application Speeds
Slow Speed
Fast Speed
Machine Tool
Automation
Pick & Place
Typical Application Types
2.) Basic selection criteria: Type
3d Multi-axis movement
modular extruded
Mono Molded Plastic
modular plastic / HYBRID
MODULAR steel
MICROTRAK, PLASTITRAK, UNIFLEX Snap together links, moderate speed, extended travels, non- conductive, corrosion resistant, radiation resistant, easy to handle, light weight
VARITRAK K, MC, MK, MT MASTER HC, LC & LT Snap together side bands linked with various cable carrier cavity types, high speed, extended travels, non-conductive, low noise, clean-room rated, corrosion resistant, easy to handle, light weight
QUANTUM Extruded one-piece side bands, highest speeds, clean-room rated, vibration free, quiet, non- conductive, corrosion resistant, multi-axis capable, lightest weight to size ratio PROTUM Extruded, press-in installation.
VARITRAK S Modular construction, longest self-supporting spans, highest strength, heaviest loads CONDUFLEX (not pictured) Tube style, smooth running, stainless steel shell with polymer cavity liner
ROBOTRAX Ideal for non-linear applications that require rotating, twisting, and other complex motions. Modular construction with press-in cavities for easy content installation, light weight, extra rugged
3.) Basic selection criteria: Style
MICROTRAK, PLASTITRAK, UNIFLEX, VARITRAK K, MK & MC, PROFILE, QUANTUM, ROBOTRAX, PROTUM, MASTER HC & LC Debris passes through carrier, light weight, better cavity cooling properties than enclosed tube styles, allows examination of contents
UNIFLEX BT, VARITRAK MT, VARITRAK S RMD, MASTER LT, CONDUFLEX Contents are completely shielded from debris, contents hidden from view, red-hot chip protection, aesthetically pleasing
open carrier
enclosed tube
Specifications are subject to change without notice. KSA-0810-GC
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