Manufacturer of energy chain systems, guide protection and conveyor systems for mechanical engineering.
TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP GmbH
Wenden-Gerlingen · Wenden-Hünsborn · Rambouillet (FR)New on Amplifa
About TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP
In 1954, TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP GmbH developed the first steel energy chain, laying the foundation for modern chain systems for energy and signal transmission. The company manufactures energy chains in steel, stainless steel, solid plastic and hybrid designs with aluminium crossbars – in standard sizes or custom-made in millimetre increments. The portfolio is complemented by TRAXLINE cables suitable for use in cable carriers, pre-assembled TOTALTRAX complete systems, and the Conveyor and Protection Systems division with telescopic covers, bellows, way wipers, machine enclosures and conveyor systems. The products are used in machine tools, robotics, medical technology, offshore installations and harbour cranes. Around 380 employees develop and produce solutions for customers worldwide at the Wenden-Gerlingen and Wenden-Hünsborn sites; more than 50 international representatives and subsidiaries secure global distribution. Since 2010, the company has been part of the Japanese TSUBAKI Group.
- Site
- Wenden-Gerlingen
- Processes
- Manufacture of energy chains (steel, stainless steel, solid plastic, hybrid), Manufacture of TRAXLINE® cables suitable for cable carriers (2D and 3D applications), READY-TO-CONNECT systems / TOTALTRAX®: pre-assembled, fully equipped cable carrier systems, Telescopic covers (guide way protection), incl. repair service, oil/coolant-tight, Bellows, Conical spring covers and roll-up covers, Way wipers and link apron covers, Roll-up covers
- Materials
- Steel, High-grade stainless steel (e.g. roll-up doors with stainless steel lamellas, seawater-resistant, Solid plastic (cable carriers, QuickTrax two-component technology), Aluminium (hybrid cable carriers with aluminium crossbars, aluminium crossbars TKHP,, TPE (TRAXLINE® 1000 TPE cables), Cast iron (reference Waldrich Siegen machines, not an in-house material), Fibre optic cables (optical fibres for data transmission), Stainless steel
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, TÜV Rheinland type test 2PFG 1036
- Founded
- 1954
- Employees
- 380
- Industries
- Machine tools, Robotics/Automation, Automotive, Medical technology, Offshore/Oil and gas industry, Mining & Drilling
- 01
Engineering and project planning
- 02
Manufacturing of chain and sheet metal components
- 03
Cable assembly (TOTALTRAX)
- 04
System assembly
- 05
Sales, installation and service
Materials and Processes
Steel
Base material for energy chains, telescopic covers and conveyor systems with high additional loads.
Stainless steel
Seawater-resistant end connectors and roll-up doors with stainless steel lamellas for harsh environments.
Solid plastic
Quiet, lightweight chains including QuickTrax two-component technology for standard applications.
Aluminium
Crossbars in hybrid cable carriers for high loads and large widths, seawater-resistant.
TPE
Jacket material of the TRAXLINE 1000 cables for long travel paths and small bending radii.
Copper
Conductor material of the TRAXLINE cables suitable for use in cable carriers.
Locations
Wenden-Gerlingen
DEHeadquarters; Cable Carrier Systems division – development, production, sales
- Part weight / size
- Chains from a few millimetres up to several tonnes
- Lot size
- Lot size 1 to series production
- Materials
- Steel, stainless steel, plastic, aluminium
Wenden-Hünsborn
DEConveyor and Protection Systems (CAPS) division; service centre
- Part weight / size
- Covers up to 6 m guide width, 40 m travel length
- Lot size
- Lot size 1 to series production
- Materials
- Steel, stainless steel, plastic
Rambouillet
FRSales office (Kabelschlepp France S.A.R.L.)
Products and Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of energy chains (steel, stainless steel, solid plastic, hybrid)Assembly | – | Travel lengths up to 1,500 m | – | – | Steel, Stainless steel, Plastic, Aluminium |
| Manufacture of TRAXLINE® cables suitable for cable carriers (2D and 3D applications)Plastic | – | – | – | – | Copper (cables), Plastic (TPE), Fibre optics |
| READY-TO-CONNECT systems / TOTALTRAX®: pre-assembled, fully equipped cable carrier systemsAssembly | – | – | – | Lot size 1 – Series production | Steel, Plastic, Aluminium |
| Telescopic covers (guide way protection), incl. repair service, oil/coolant-tightSurface | – | Travel lengths up to 40 m × Guide width up to 6 m | – | – | Steel, Stainless steel |
| BellowsPlastic | – | – | – | – | Plastic |
| Conical spring covers and roll-up coversSurface | – | – | – | – | Steel (spring band), Plastic |
| Way wipers and link apron coversSurface | – | – | – | – | Steel, Plastic |
| Roll-up coversSurface | – | – | – | – | Plastic, Steel |
| Machine enclosures PROTECT-PANEL system (wall, window, corner and roof modules, sliding, foldingAssembly | – | – | – | – | Steel, Stainless steel |
| Hinged belt conveyors for chips, scrap and small parts from turning andJoining | – | – | – | – | Steel |
| Scraper conveyors for chips from milling operationsJoining | – | – | – | – | Steel |
| Belt conveyors for lightweight parts, punching scrap, injection moulding wasteJoining | – | – | – | – | Steel, Plastic |
| WAVE-BELT conveyors, part conveyors, modular conveyor systems, centralised chip disposalJoining | – | – | – | – | Steel, Plastic |
| Conveyor systems for chips, metal sections, forged parts, mouldings and plastic componentsJoining | – | – | – | – | Steel, Metal, Plastic |
| Automated scrap processing / recycling solution (automated scrap expanded metal shear) forJoining | – | – | – | – | Steel (sheet) |
| Turnkey solutions: project planning, delivery, dismantling of existing systemsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Service: installation, maintenance, repair, overhaul, predictive maintenanceAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| VERTICAL GUIDE SYSTEM: ready-to-install channel system for vertical hanging applicationsAssembly | – | – | – | – | Steel |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
Since 1997, a quality management system according to DIN EN ISO 9001 has been certified; selected chain product series are regularly type-tested by TÜV Rheinland according to 2PFG 1036. In addition, an environmental management system according to ISO 14001:2015 is certified for both production sites.
| Evidence | Wenden-Gerlingen | Wenden-Hünsborn |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | ||
| ISO 14001:2015 | ||
| TÜV Rheinland type test 2PFG 1036 |
History
- 1953
Patent application for the energy chain invented by Gilbert Waninger (WaldrichSiegen)
- 1954
Foundation of Kabelschlepp as a subsidiary of Waldrich; market launch of the first steel energy chain
- 1969
Introduction of energy chains made of solid plastic; expansion to include conveyor and guide protection systems since the 1960s
- 1997
Initial certification of the quality management system according to DIN EN ISO 9001
- 2007
Relocation of the headquarters from Siegen to Wenden
- 2010
Acquisition by the Japanese Tsubakimoto Chain Co. (TSUBAKI Group)
- 2012
Renaming to Tsubaki Kabelschlepp as of 1 January
- 2024
Renewal of ISO 9001 certification (valid from 01.11.2024); initial ISO 14001 certification on 16.01.2025