What Kabelschlepp does

Kabelschlepp (legally TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP GmbH) is a German industrial manufacturer specializing in cable carrier systems (energy chains), chain-suitable cables, conveyor systems, and guideway protection systems, headquartered in Wenden-Gerlingen, Germany. Founded in 1954, the company invented the original steel cable carrier and has built a 70+ year track record in cable and hose management for moving industrial applications, with a secondary division in conveyor and protection systems (CAPS) added in the 1960s. The product portfolio is organized into two operating divisions — Cable Carrier Systems (CCS) at Wenden-Gerlingen and Conveyor and Protection Systems (CAPS) at Wenden-Hünsborn — plus the TOTALTRAX brand of ready-to-connect harnessed cable carrier systems and TRAXLINE chain-suitable cables. Notable product lines include the TKHP Series for long-travel heavy-duty applications up to 1,500 meters, the Uniflex Advanced UA1995 RSH series, the WBCV next-generation belt conveyor platform, and accessories for strain relief, condition monitoring, and cleanroom or 3D applications.

The company operates with 501–1,000 employees, a global network of 50+ dealers and representation offices, and wholly-owned subsidiaries in India (Kabelschlepp India Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru — two manufacturing units), the UK (Derbyshire — new purpose-built facility opening November 2026), and Slovakia (KABELSCHLEPP-SYSTEMTECHNIK). Kabelschlepp has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Japanese Tsubaki Group since 2010. Revenue is generated primarily through direct enterprise sales of configured and custom-engineered hardware to industrial OEM and end-user customers across machine tools (primary), automotive, robotics, cranes, offshore/mining/drilling, medical technology, agricultural, airport infrastructure, telescopes, and onshore power / cold ironing for ports. GTM combines enterprise field sales, a global channel network, country-specific localized websites, and digital self-serve tools (OnlineEngineer configurator, CADENAS 3D CAD downloads, ePLAN integration). Pricing is quote-based with no public disclosure. The company holds ISO 9001 (since 1997), ISO 14001, TÜV Rheinland 2PFG 1036/10/97 design testing certifications, and has set Paris-aligned CO2 reduction targets with carbon neutrality targeted by 2045.

Name

Kabelschlepp

Legal name

TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP GmbH

Website

https://tsubaki-kabelschlepp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Kabelschlepp is a German industrial manufacturer of cable carrier systems (energy chains), chain-suitable cables, conveyor systems, and guideway protection products, founded in 1954 and operating as a subsidiary of Japan's Tsubaki Group since 2010. It serves industrial OEMs and end users across machine tools, automotive, robotics, cranes, offshore, and other verticals globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cable Carrier Systems

NAICS

Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592)

akta.pro primary industry

Cable Management & Pathways (Racks/Panels/Trays/Conduits/Organizers) (HDAFALAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cable Management & Support Systems (Trays/Ladders/Strut) (IMADAMAK)

Keywords

• Cable carrier systems
• Industrial cable management
• Conveyor systems
• Guideway protection
• Machine tool components

Headquarters

HQ city

Wenden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cable Carrier Systems: Manufacture and sale of steel, plastic, and hybrid cable carriers (energy chains) in standard sizes or custom millimetre-precision configurations. Revenue from product sales, custom engineering, and system solutions for industrial OEM and end-user customers.
2. Chain-suitable Cables (TRAXLINE): Sale of chain-suitable cables including control, power, high voltage, bus, coaxial, data, fiber optic, and OEM cables. Turnkey complete OEM cable solutions from lot size 1 to series.
3. Conveyor and Protection Systems: Manufacture and sale of conveyor systems (modular, hinged belt, WAVE-BELT, scraper belt, belt conveyors) and guideway protection (telescopic covers, bellows, roll-up covers, etc.) for machine tools and industrial applications.
4. Service and Spare Parts: Product service, repair service for telescopic covers, turnkey solutions, predictive maintenance, and spare parts service. Assembly, commissioning, retrofitting, and maintenance services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP manufactures cable carrier systems (energy chains) in steel, plastic, and hybrid variants that protect and guide cables and hoses in moving industrial applications. The company also produces chain-suitable TRAXLINE cables, modular conveyor systems for chip and material handling, and guideway protection systems (telescopic covers, bellows, roll-up covers) for machine tools and industrial automation. Products are supplied in standard sizes or custom millimetre-precision configurations, with turnkey ready-to-connect harnessed systems offered under the TOTALTRAX brand.

Product overview

Kabelschlepp is a manufacturer of cable carrier systems and related products, founded in 1954 and now part of the Japanese Tsubaki Group. The product portfolio centers on Cable Carrier Systems (CCS) — available in steel, plastic, and hybrid variants — complemented by TRAXLINE chain-suitable cables. The company offers turnkey harnessed cable carrier systems under the TOTALTRAX brand, as well as Conveyor and Protection Systems (CAPS) including conveyor systems for chip disposal and guideway protection solutions. Product accessories include strain relief devices, guide channels, and condition monitoring. The portfolio is organized into two divisions: Cable Carrier Systems (CCS) for cable management and Conveyor and Protection Systems (CAPS) for material handling and machine protection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TRAXLINE: Cables for cable carriers - reliable, robust, with high availability for chain applications
• TKHP Series
• Uniflex Advanced Series
• CAPS
• CCS
• WBCV
• CLEANVEYOR
• CONDUFLEX
• FLATVEYOR
• TOTALTRAX

Products and services

• Cable Carrier Systems (CCS) Cable carrier systems for protecting and guiding cables and hoses in dynamic industrial applications. Available in steel, stainless steel, solid plastic, and hybrid (plastic with aluminum supports) variants. Used by industrial OEMs and machine tool operators.
• TRAXLINE Cables Chain-suitable cables specifically designed for use in cable carriers. Range includes CONTROL, POWER, High voltage, BUS, Coaxial, Data, Fiber optic, and OEM cables, featuring reliable, robust construction with high availability for continuous flexing applications.
• TOTALTRAX Harnessed Cable Carrier Systems Ready-to-connect cable carrier systems offering pre-assembled cables to complex turnkey solutions, from lot size 1 to series production. Custom-engineered cable carrier solutions delivered fully assembled.
• Conveyor Systems Chip conveyor and material handling systems including modular conveyors, hinged belt conveyors, WAVE-BELT conveyors, scraper belt conveyors, and belt conveyors for turning, milling, drilling, sawing, punch machining, and laser machining applications. Used by machine tool manufacturers and operators.
• Guideway Protection Systems Protection systems for machine guideways, spindles, and axles including telescopic covers, way wiper systems, apron covers, bellows, spring covers, and roll-up covers to prevent contamination and damage in industrial machinery.
• Machine Protection Systems Safety systems protecting operators from high speeds, quick machining cycles, cooling water, and chips in machine tool environments.
• TKHP Series (The Grizzly) High-Performance Cable Carriers High-performance cable carriers for long travel lengths up to 1,500 meters in rough conditions such as port cranes or bulk material transport. Features high durability, dirt resistance, and ability to absorb high forces.
• UA1995 RSH (Uniflex Advanced Series) All-rounder cable carrier now available in larger dimensions with increased height and width. Features aluminum stays and multiple opening possibilities for versatile cable management applications.
• Service and Spare Parts Comprehensive customer service including product service, repair service for telescopic covers, turnkey solutions, predictive maintenance, and spare parts service. Includes assembly, commissioning, retrofitting, and maintenance services.
• Online Services (Product Configurator and CAD Downloads) Digital services including OnlineEngineer product configurator, CADENAS 3D CAD download, and ePLAN electronic engineering data integration, enabling customers to configure, specify, and download product data for cable carrier systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% increase in productivity
• +3 more outcomes

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Verdant RegenerationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026Verdant Regeneration developed the 200-acre New Stanton Park site in Derbyshire, UK, where Tsubaki (including its sister company Tsubaki Kabelschlepp Metool) is establishing a new facility. The development has capacity to support up to 4,000 jobs. The partnership represents a real estate/infrastructure development relationship for the UK market.
• Tsubaki Kabelschlepp MetoolcoreOthers · 2 June 2026Tsubaki Kabelschlepp Metool is a sister company under the Japanese Tsubaki Group, operating alongside TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP. It is housed at the same new UK facility at New Stanton Park in Derbyshire, consolidating two UK operations into one purpose-built location.
• Tsubaki Group / Tsubakimoto Chain Co. (Japan)coreOthersTSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP has been part of the Japanese Tsubaki Group since 2010. Tsubaki Group is one of the worldwide leading manufacturers of industrial drive components and systems. As a subsidiary, TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP benefits from the group's international reach while maintaining medium-sized company speed and flexibility.
• TuS Ferndorf (Handball Club)minorOthersTSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP is a sponsor of TuS Ferndorf handball club, supporting the team in maintaining their league position. The sponsorship represents corporate social investment and regional community engagement.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Rexroth AG: Global leader in factory automation, motion control, and drive technology. Overlaps with Kabelschlepp in machine tool and factory automation customers and complementary motion products.
• Tsubakimoto Chain Co. Japanese parent conglomerate and one of the largest global manufacturers of industrial drive components, power transmission chains, and motion control products. Overlaps with Kabelschlepp in broader industrial drive and motion categories.
• Lapp Group: Global manufacturer of cables, cable accessories, and connectivity solutions including ÖLFLEX chainflex cables. Overlaps with Kabelschlepp's TRAXLINE chain-suitable cable offering and broader industrial cable management.
• Phoenix Contact: Global market leader in industrial connectivity, automation, and interface solutions including cabling and connection systems. Overlaps with Kabelschlepp in industrial automation customers but broader electronics focus.
• HellermannTyton (Aptiv): Global provider of cable management, identification, and protection products including conduit, cable ties, and abrasion protection. Overlaps in industrial cable routing and protection but broader portfolio.
• PMA (ABB Installation Products): PMA, part of ABB, manufactures flexible cable protection systems, conduits, and fittings for robotics, machine tools, and rolling stock. Adjacent to Kabelschlepp's cable carrier and protection portfolio.

Direct peers

• Flexa GmbH: German specialist in cable protection systems, flexible conduits, and cable carriers serving machine tools, robotics, and industrial automation. Directly comparable niche manufacturer.
• Murrplastik Systemtechnik GmbH: German manufacturer of cable carrier systems (cable chains), cable protection, and conduit solutions for industrial automation. Direct overlap in cable management for machine tools and robotics.
• igus GmbH: igus is the most direct competitor in cable carriers (eChain) and chain-flex cables, offering standardized plastic energy chains at scale with strong e-commerce and direct-to-customer distribution. Comparable product category, target customers (machine tool, automotive, robotics), and business model.

Regional players

• Sumitomo Heavy Industries: Japanese diversified industrial conglomerate with motion control, power transmission, and factory automation products. Comparable to Tsubaki Group's role around Kabelschlepp, serving overlapping Japanese industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tsubaki-kabelschlepp-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/tsubaki_kabelschlepp_gmbh
• Xx.com/US_Tsubaki

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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