CKS

What CKS does

CKS Kablo Taşıyıcı Sistemleri A.Ş. is a Turkish private joint-stock company founded in 2004 in Torbalı, İzmir, that manufactures cable carrier systems (also known as cable drag chains or energy chains) used to protect, guide, and organize moving cables on automated and heavy industrial machinery. Its product portfolio is organized into five series — Plastic Light (CK07–CK41), Plastic Medium (CK25–CK42), Plastic Heavy (CK40–CK80), Plastic Ultra Heavy (CK45–CK110), and Steel (CS22–CS250) — built primarily from PA6 polymer with 30% glass-fiber reinforcement and offering speed ratings up to 9 m/s (light series) and 4–7 m/s (heavy series) with working temperatures from −30 °C to +130 °C. Each series supports modular configurations (open, closed, semi-closed, aluminum bar, fixed bar, separator options), and the company supplies an online Carrier Selection Tool, CAD files, and engineering calculation utilities to support specification by integrators and OEMs.

CKS sells through a channel-led model: six regional distributors cover the Turkish market (Ege, Ankara, Adana, Kocaeli, İstanbul, Bursa) and nine international distributors operate in Denmark, the UK, Spain, Italy, Iran, the UAE, India, Kazakhstan, and (per trade-show presence) the USA and Vietnam. The company actively generates leads through major industrial trade shows (Hannover Messe, EMO Hannover, IMTS, Win Eurasia, EuroBLECH, SPS, TOC EUROPE) and has been recognized at the government level, including a visit by the Turkish Deputy Minister of Trade at Hannover Messe 2026.

Its customer base spans three primary verticals: heavy industrial machinery manufacturers (the primary segment), factory automation and robotics integrators, and — newly targeted — railway, metro, tram, and mining-vehicle OEMs following the 2025 acquisition of EN 45545-2 fire-safety certification (HL1/HL2/HL3, R22/R23). The company is also ISO 9001, 10002, 14001, 45001, and 14064-1 certified, holds CE marking, EX conformity for anti-static production, and a registered CKS trademark. Revenue model is straightforward hardware sales through direct factory orders and authorized distributors; pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Name

CKS

Legal name

CKS Kablo Taşıyıcı Sistemleri A.Ş.

Website

https://cks.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CKS Kablo Taşıyıcı Sistemleri is a Turkish manufacturer founded in 2004 that produces plastic and steel cable carrier systems (drag chains) for industrial machinery. It serves heavy industry, factory automation, and railway sectors through a global distributor network across more than ten countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cable Management / Cable Carrier Systems

NAICS

Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing (335929), Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417), Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419)

SIC

Electronic Connectors (3678), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), Screw Machine Products (3451)

akta.pro primary industry

Wiring Devices & Receptacles (switches, sockets, plugs, industrial outlets, pin & sleeve) (IMAGAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Telecommunications & Fiber Duct/Conduit Systems (IMANADAD), Data, Communications & Fiber Optic Cable (IMADAMAD)

Keywords

• Cable carrier systems
• Energy chains
• Cable drag chains
• Industrial cable management
• Plastic chain systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Torbali

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Cable Carrier System Sales: CKS generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of cable carrier systems (cable drag chains) and related accessories including mounting brackets, separators, and cable fixings. The company sells directly through its factory and through a global distributor network.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CKS manufactures cable carrier systems (cable drag chains/energy chains) designed to protect and guide moving cables on automated industrial machinery. The portfolio spans five series covering light to ultra-heavy duty applications: Plastic Light (CK07-CK41), Plastic Medium (CK25-CK42), Plastic Heavy (CK40-CK80), Plastic Ultra Heavy (CK45-CK110), and Steel (CS22-CS250), constructed primarily from PA6 with 30% glass fiber reinforcement. The company supplies these products along with accessories (mounting brackets, separators, cable fixings) directly and through a global distributor network serving heavy industry, railway, and automation customers.

Product overview

CKS Kablo Taşıyıcı Sistemleri (CKS Cable Carrier Systems) is a Turkish manufacturer of cable carrier systems (energy chains, drag chains) for protecting and organizing moving cables in industrial machinery. The product portfolio consists of five main cable carrier series: (1) Plastik Hafif Seri (Plastic Light Series) with 8 models for light-duty applications; (2) Plastik Orta Seri (Plastic Medium Series) with 5 models for medium-duty industrial use; (3) Plastik Ağır Seri (Plastic Heavy Series) with 3 models for heavy industrial applications; (4) Plastik Ultra Ağır Seri (Plastic Ultra Heavy Series) with 4 models for the most demanding applications; and (5) Çelik Seri (Steel Series) with 8 steel models for heavy industrial use. Each series includes multiple sub-variants with different cover types (open, closed, semi-closed), aluminum reinforcement options, and various inner width and bending radius configurations. The company also provides an online Carrier Selection Tool for product selection assistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plastic Light Series (Plastik Hafif Seri) Light-duty plastic cable carrier series with 8 models (CK07, CK10, CK15, CK18, CK20, CK24, CK34, CK41) designed for compact applications with inner heights from 7mm to 41mm and inner widths from 7mm to 60mm. Operating speeds up to 9 m/s, temperature range -30°C to +130°C, maximum working distances up to 80 meters. Made from PA6 30% glass fiber reinforced material. Used by industrial machinery OEMs requiring cable protection in light-duty moving applications.
• Plastic Medium Series (Plastik Orta Seri) Medium-duty plastic cable carrier series with 5 models (CK25, CK30, CK35, CK36, CK42) for industrial applications with inner heights from 25mm to 42mm and inner widths from 40mm to 200mm. Operating speeds up to 7 m/s, temperature range -30°C to +130°C, working distances up to 80 meters. Features PA6 30% glass fiber reinforced construction with open, closed, and semi-closed cover options.
• Plastic Heavy Series (Plastik Ağır Seri) Heavy-duty plastic cable carrier series with 3 models (CK40, CK60, CK80) for demanding industrial environments with inner heights from 40mm to 80mm and inner widths from 80mm to 200mm. Operating speeds up to 5 m/s, temperature range -30°C to +130°C, working distances up to 120 meters. Features aluminum bar options and various cover configurations.
• Plastic Ultra Heavy Series (Plastik Ultra Ağır Seri) Ultra-heavy duty plastic cable carrier series with 4 models (CK45, CK62, CK75, CK110) for the most demanding applications with inner heights from 45mm to 110mm and inner widths from 80mm to 600mm. Operating speeds up to 4 m/s, temperature range -30°C to +130°C, working distances up to 120 meters. Features aluminum reinforced bars, half-covered and closed cover options, and special designed aluminum variants (CK45 AL, ALY, ALK, B).
• Steel Series (Çelik Seri) Steel cable carrier series with 8 models (CS22, CS30, CS45, CS60, CS75, CS110, CS180, CS250) in zinc-plated or stainless steel construction. Inner heights from 22mm to 250mm and inner widths from 50mm to 500mm. Operating speed of 1-2 m/s with bending radii options of 75mm and 150mm. Features open frame, closed cover, and special designed aluminum variants. Includes specialized CS30 variants (A, B, K) for different cover configurations.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• INDUSTRIAS GALARZA S.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorINDUSTRIAS GALARZA serves as CKS's authorized distributor in Spain. The partnership has resulted in joint success with ongoing production and innovative solutions. Located at Pol. Industrial Bildosola, Pab. D-4 E-48142 Artea (Bizkaia), Spain.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cavotec: Swiss/Swedish specialist in cable and hose management for ports, airports, mining and offshore; broader portfolio of reels and automation systems that intersects with CKS's industrial cable management offering.
• Lapp Group: German global leader in integrated cable and connection systems, including cable protection accessories adjacent to cable carriers. Relevant as a complementary/competitor in cable management system sales to industrial OEMs.
• Conductix-Wampfler: Global manufacturer of energy and data transmission systems including festoons, cable reels, and cable carriers for cranes, ports, and mining. Broader incumbent with overlapping but wider product portfolio than CKS.

Direct peers

• Dynatect: US-based manufacturer of cable and hose carriers, protective covers, and motion control products for industrial automation and machinery. Direct peer in cable/hose carrier category with comparable plastic and steel product ranges.
• Murrplastik Systemtechnik: German manufacturer of cable entry systems, cable glands, and cable drag chains for industrial automation. Direct peer in plastic cable carrier products with comparable modular design philosophy targeting European industrial OEMs.
• Tsubaki Kabelschlepp: German-origin cable carrier manufacturer (part of Japan's Tsubakimoto Chain) producing steel and plastic drag chains for machine tools, cranes, and production lines. Competes head-to-head with CKS in plastic light/medium/heavy duty series and steel series.
• Igus: German-based global market leader in polymer cable carriers (e-chain systems) and complementary Chainflex cables, serving the same automation, robotics, and machinery OEMs as CKS across light-to-heavy duty applications. The most direct and dominant competitor in CKS's product category.
• Brevetti Stendalto: Italian cable carrier (energy chain) manufacturer with plastic and steel product lines serving European machinery OEMs. Closest geographic and product-positioning peer to CKS as a European mid-market specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ckskablotasiyicisi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cks-cable-chain-system

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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