Side-Running Carriers for Horizontal Linear Axes
LS/LSX Series
Side-running cable carriers designed for linear axes where vertical installation space is restricted and the carrier must travel horizontally alongside the machine axis rather than above or below it. The LS/LSX Series provides reliable lateral cable guidance for horizontal and side-mounted applications.
Why Choose LS/LSX Series?
Solves the Vertical Space Constraint
Many machine designs lack overhead space for a conventional cable carrier arc. The LS/LSX runs laterally alongside the axis, using horizontal space rather than vertical space. This opens up cable carrier solutions for low-headroom machines, wall-mounted axes, and horizontally-oriented linear systems.
Stable Lateral Operation
Side-running carriers must resist the tendency to twist or sag under gravity in the lateral plane. The LS/LSX is engineered specifically for this operating orientation, with link geometry that maintains shape and guides cables cleanly without drooping or shifting sideways during motion.
Straightforward Integration
The LS/LSX uses standard Tsubaki mounting hardware and accessories, simplifying integration into machines already using Tsubaki carrier products elsewhere. A common accessory ecosystem reduces the number of unique parts a machine builder must manage.
Technical Specifications
- Material
- PA66-GF30
- Inner Height Range
- 25–100 mm
- Inner Width Range
- 50–300 mm
- Pitch Options
- 32–80 mm
- Running Direction
- Side-running (horizontal)
- Opening Style
- Inward and outward
- Operating Temperature
- -40°C to +80°C
Applications
- Horizontal linear axis machines with limited vertical space
- Wall-mounted automation and handling axes
- Low-headroom workshop machinery
- Horizontal gantry cross-travel systems
- Side-mounted robot traversing units
- Palletising systems with restricted overhead clearance
Industries Served
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the LS/LSX different from the S/SX Steel Series?
Yes. The LS/LSX Series is a plastic side-running carrier for horizontal linear applications. The S/SX Steel Series is a steel carrier for the heaviest loads in harsh environments. The naming is unrelated — contact RSTECH to confirm the correct series for your application.
Can LS/LSX be converted to vertical operation if required?
The LS/LSX is specifically designed for side-running orientation and its structural properties are optimised for the horizontal side-running load case. For vertical applications, a standard vertically-oriented carrier series is the appropriate choice.
Ready to source LS/LSX Series in Israel?
Contact RSTECH Electronics — your local authorized Tsubaki Kabelschlepp representative — for pricing, availability, and technical support.