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This is how to route cables.
Cable carriers for the
automotive industry.
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Discover completely new
cable routing options.
Modern cable routing systems require uninterrupted, permanent power supply
for movable vehicle components. KABELTRAX cable carriers give you this flexibility.
Safety and comfort functions of modern automobiles require a
sophisticated cable management. Movable components like memory
seats or sliding doors require power and signal supply in each
position.
Cable carriers by KABELTRAX offer many advantages in comparison
to the fixation and trunking of movable cables with clamps, corrugated pipes or rubber sleeves.
Long travels.
Even long travels such as required for the permanent power supply
of sliding doors can be implemented by means of defined cable
routing.
Compact solution.
All components of the cable carrier can be specified individually
so that defined motion sequences can also be implemented in a
very small installation space.
Quiet wiring.
The fix motion sequence prevents knocking of the cables against
other components and noise emissions in this respect.
Low weight.
Save weight by using plastic cable carriers and combining many
individual components in one cable routing concept.
Longer service life of the cables.
The bending of the cables cannot exceed the preset radius of curvature, which significantly increases the service life.
Ready-to assemble system.
We develop a ready-to assemble system in cooperation with our
system partners.
Protection from damage.
Effective protection of the routed cables against mechanical stresses
like scratches, chafing, squeezing or knocking.
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Mature technology, already applied a million times.
KABELTRAX has produced millions of chain links and cable
carriers for the automotive industry so far. Of course, you
benefit from this experience if you include KABELTRAX in
your planning process. We exactly know the high demands
with regard to the material, design and production – and rise
to these challenges every day.
Advantages of cable carriers by KABELTRAX:
■ cost-efficient
■ careful routing
■ long service life
■ protection against environmental stresses
■ low noise emission
■ easy to install
Whether it’s about a standard product or customised design:
Our experts and system partners accompany you from the planning and the entire development stage to series production.
Standard products –
OTS 0132/0182
Customised solutions –
MTO 0161/0162
Customised new developments –
DTO 0200/0212
Many applications can be implemented
by means of our standard cable carriers. Our wide product range offers
suitable solutions for many different
installation situations.
We also have a range of products for
more demanding installation spaces
or more complex motion sequences,
which we gladly adapt to your requirements.
We gladly develop new product solutions in cooperation with your company – optimum adjustment to the
respective application.
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Wherever your design ideas
may take you – we route the cables.
Cable carriers by KABELTRAX combine cables and route them
on an accurately defined way through your vehicle.
The constant further development of exterior and interior
components of the automobile requires constantly increasing
flexibility of wiring systems. Above all, permanent power
supply of movable components becomes more and more
important.
■ Displays
Various motion sequences can be implemented by means
of cable carriers. Service packages are safely moved in very
small installation spaces and complex body designs.
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Steering wheel
Instruments
Displays
Multifunction boxes
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Seat positioning systems
Seat height adjustment
Heating and ventilation
Seat electrics and electronics
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Sliding doors
Suspension doors
Revolving doors
Wing doors
Swing doors
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Examples of common installation versions of cable carriers:
■ vertical
■ horizontal
■ Multifunction
tables
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■ rolled
Rear lids and doors
Boot lids
Drive-on ramps
Trailers
■ horizontal/vertical „combined“
■ combined (2 chains)
■ as module (cassette)
Other options for installation spaces:
Car trailers, hard tops and soft tops,
caravans, vehicle bodywork / mounts,
flaps and lids of storage compartments
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Open and active – sliding door
systems with permanent power
supply by KABELTRAX.
Electrical components like window lifters, loud speakers or
safety devices connected to the wiring system are increasingly
installed in sliding doors.
In many cases, power supply or signal transmission to these
components is also required or desired when the door is open.
Therefore, the application of conventional solutions such as
contact fingers is often not feasible.
Permanent power supply by means of a so-called “direct
connection” constitutes an optimised solution as regards
technology. Control and electrical cables have to be routed
through the door for this purpose. Thus, cable carriers by
KABELTRAX can play their strengths.
They make the connection fail-safe, durable, light and
extremely cost-efficient.
Systems with open contact surfaces often have constructionbased disadvantages: they are susceptible to staining, damage and corrosion, which can quickly lead to interruptions,
signal delays or breakdowns.
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■ Easy and quick installation of a cable carrier system by KABELTRAX in a sliding door.
Optimum protection for each cable routing
Cable carriers by KABELTRAX combine and
protect the cables and route them on a
defined way. The cables are not bent more
than permissible, which significantly increases their service life. Several millions of motion
cycles are possible. The complete system is
maintenance-free – scratch and chafe noises
or signal drop-outs, which can arise when
applying contact surface-based systems, do
no longer occur.
Our systems offer variable applications, i.e.
the installed service package can differ
according to the respective equipment
version or model series. The cable configuration can be adjusted at any time in case of
extensions or changes of the wiring system.
■ Cable carrier by KABELTRAX
mounted “horizontally”.
■ Cable carrier by KABELTRAX “after
the completion of the mounting”.
The permanent power supply below
the running board is no longer visible.
■ Cable carrier by KABELTRAX
mounted “vertical,” underneath
the footboard in a van.
■ Cable carrier by KABELTRAX is
well-protected when delivered
to the customer and placed below
the running board.
The motion sequence and dimensions of the
cable carrier are individually integrated in the
vehicle construction. Our engineers cooperate with the OEM´s and system suppliers
already in the planning stage for this purpose. Thus, the cable carrier system can be
perfectly adjusted to the respective vehicle
design.
Cable carriers by KABELTRAX are applied in sliding doors of leading automotive manufacturers,
for example at Daimler, Volkswagen, Ford, Honda, Kia, Nissan, Suzuki, Chrysler, Dodge, Freightliner . . .
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PowerTrax permanent power
supply for the vehicle side panel.
New cable carrier system for permanent power supply of sliding doors
in cooperation with LEONI®.
Innovation partnership
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Being innovative means identifying tomorrow’s trends and decisively shaping
their implementation already today. We developed a ready-for-connection
system for permanent power supply of the sliding door in the vehicle
side panel in cooperation with LEONI®.
The PowerTrax cable carrier by KABELTRAX is routed in a track
box, which is integrated in the side panel of the vehicle.
The complete module can easily be mounted in series
production together with the middle guide rail.
The system is connected with the vehicle and
door wiring system by means of connector
assemblies.
Advantages:
■ pre-assembled module
■ ready-to-install
■ interfaces to the vehicle and door wiring
system
■ outside the entrance and loading area
■ protected against environmental stresses
The components are safely arranged in the
side panel of the vehicle and protected
from environmental stresses after the
installation. The application of permanent
power supply in the entrance / loading
area for the sliding door of the vehicle is
omitted.
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■ 3D-motions are possible.
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Serially accurate –
cable carriers for seat systems.
The use of electric, electronic and pneumatic components
in seat systems increases. Cables and tubes have to be
integrated within the seat frame in such a way that the
movable components can “follow”.
The trunking and routing of cables by means of cable carriers
offers many advantages in this respect:
■ No noise emission by knocking cable routing, which e.g.
can occur in corrugated pipes. The cable carrier only
moves in a clearly preset way which does not collide
with other components.
■ No damage to the cables caused by squeezing or
knocking, grinding or rubbing on other components.
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■ The cable carrier is fastened at only two points and offers
installation-compatible connection options. The design
of these connectors can be individually adjusted for each
model. Thus, the connectors are fastened by means of clip
elements as illustrated below. The complete system can
easily be fastened to the metal construction of the seat.
The screws or clamps are not required. In this way, the
installation becomes easier and more cost-effective.
■ The cables are not bent, stretched or stressed more than
permissible so that the service life of the cables is significantly increased (by several million cycles). This makes the
system absolutely maintenance-free and fail-safe.
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F.I.T. –
Flexible Installation Tape
One of the flatest and lightest flexible cable carriers worldwide.
Wiring systems have to become lighter and more efficient at
the same time. F.I.T. by KABELTRAX was developed for all
areas where light and efficient as well as application-specific
cable routing is required.
F.I.T. is delivered as a band and can be adjusted easily and
cost-effectively. The innovative construction and the efficient
manufacturing technology also enable the cost-effective
production of customised versions in small quantities.
F.I.T. can be produced in a fix length or in the form of an
endless band and coloured or printed.
Various fields of application due to
many different materials
Due to the use of very different materials like paper,
cardboard, different types of plastic and foam as well
as elastomer and even metals, various products can be
manufactured with one manufacturing technology:
■ a very stable version made of polypropylene with a
high degree of lateral stability,
Materials:
■ plastic
■ foam
■ textiles
■ paper
■ pulp
■ metals
Surfaces:
■ dyed
■ clad
■ coated
■ printed
Installation:
■ pin
■ clipped
connection
■ click
■ screw
■ stick
lamination
■ an almost noiseless version made of foam for noiseabsorbing cable routing in the vehicle interior,
■ a reasonably priced version with application-specific
qualities can be made of cardboard – according to the
respective application clad and individually printed
versions are also available,
■ a stable version made of metal.
The material thickness can be determined individually for
each application.
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■ Version
made of foam
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The design can be adapted to the respective cables – dimensions and shape of the retainers are designed according to
the application.
Stress relief in the form of recesses for cable ties or lamination on the back as well as notches for the installation with
friction pins and many other additional functions can be
implemented.
■ F.I.T. for lateral routing of the cables
■ F.I.T. – simple opening of the brackets
Apart from the individual
versions for linear cable
routing, F.I.T. versions for the
routing of complete wiring
systems e.g. in the seat
system are available. The
mounting instructions can
be printed on the product
for easier mounting of the
cables and the seat.
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■ F.I.T. for complete wiring system
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Cable carriers by KABELTRAX –
applied worldwide.
Our cable carriers have proved their value in international
automotive engineering for many years. Our customers
benefit from the decade-long experience of KABELSCHLEPP
as inventors of the cable carrier as well as from our know
how in the field of problem solving.
If connections or cables are subject to special requirements,
you also become acquainted with our know-how in the field
of cables and connectors. We can look back on long-term
experience in the development of highly flexible and durable
cables for application in cable carriers.
We also develop complete ready-for-connection systems of
cables and cable carriers with your wiring system supplier at
request.
■ Construction and development until readiness for series
production
Our experts develop the required cable routing systems in
cooperation with the sub-contractors of the OEM´s and
designers, irrespective of whether they can resort to the
proven-and-tested chain elements or develop a completely
new solution.
■ Automated manufacturing
In order to achieve the optimum solution for you we cooperate with your company in a partnership, from the development and engineering to the prototype stage and series
production. This encompasses vehicle-specific adjustment
also for model versions or complete type series.
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Quality with tradition –
progress with passion.
Where quality constitutes the focus of thinking, compromises do not suffice.
Today, we produce according to the international standard TS16949.
KABELTRAX – always at the pulse
of the automotive industry.
“It is our highest objective to meet the requirements
and expectations of our customers at any time.”
■ Germany
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■ USA
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■ Japan
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KABELTRAX Europe GmbH
Marienborner Str. 75
D-57074 Siegen
Fon: +49 271 5801-444
Fax: +49 271 5801-40444
E-Mail: [email protected]
KABELTRAX – a member of the KABELSCHLEPP group.
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