Bridge Type Nylon Plastic Drag Chain – Cost-Effective Hose and Cable Management Solution

What Is a Bridge-Type Nylon Plastic Drag Chain?

A bridge-type nylon plastic drag chain (also called a cable & hose carrier) is an openable cable management system designed to guide and protect moving cables, hydraulic hoses, and pneumatic tubes in CNC machine tools and automated machinery.

Bridge vs. Enclosed – What's the Difference?

    •Bridge Type (This Series): Features openable crossbars like a bridge that allow quick cable insertion and replacement without disconnecting pre-terminated connectors. Ideal for applications requiring frequent maintenance, cable changes, or inspection.

    •Enclosed Type: Features fully sealed cover plate that provide complete protection against dust, metal chips, oil, and coolant splash. Better suited for harsh environments like metalworking, welding, or outdoor installations.

Looking for full sealing against dust, chips, and oil? See our Enclosed Nylon Drag Chain series

Material Note – Why Nylon?

While commonly referred to as "plastic" drag chains, our cable carriers are precision-molded from PA66 (Nylon 66) engineering plastic—not generic polypropylene or PVC. Nylon offers superior impact resistance, thermal stability (-40°C to +120°C), and self-lubricating properties that significantly extend the service life of both the hose and the cables inside. This material choice ensures dimensional stability even under continuous high-speed reciprocating motion.

Why Choose Our Bridge Series – Lightweight, Cost-Effective, and Reliable

Our bridge-type nylon drag chain delivers exceptional value through three core advantages:

1.Lightweight Yet Durable – Optimized link geometry reduces overall weight, minimizing inertial forces during high-speed operation and reducing load on drive motors—without sacrificing structural rigidity.

2.Cost-Effective Pricing – By utilizing standardized modular tooling and automated production lines, we achieve factory-direct pricing that is significantly lower than premium European brands. The savings come from efficient manufacturing, not from material degradation—we use 100% virgin PA66 nylon throughout

3.Built for Real-World Conditions – Self-lubricating nylon surfaces reduce friction between chain links and sliding surfaces, ensuring smooth operation over millions of flex cycles while protecting your valuable cables and hoses from abrasion.

Available Sizes – Bridge Type Drag Chain Specifications

Select your required inner height below. Each model is available in multiple bending radii to suit different installation spaces.

Model	Inner Height   (mm)	Outer Height (mm)	Pitch (mm)	Bending Radius (mm)
YDLB20	20	35	45.7	R55    R75    R100    R125    R150    R175   R200
YDLB25	25	40	45.7
YDLB30	30	45	45.7
YDLB35	35	55	68.1	R75     R100     R125     R150    R175    R200    R250    R300
YDLB45	45	65	68.1
YDLB55	55	75	80.5	R100    R125    R150    R200    R250     R300
YDLB65	65	85	80.5
YDLB80	80	106	100	R150       R200       R250        R300       R350       R400
YDLB100	100	124	125	R175    R200    R250    R300   R350    R400    R500

Applications – Where Our Bridge Drag Chain Excels

Our bridge-type nylon drag chains are the ideal cable and hose carrier for CNC machines, automation lines, and lifting equipment. Widely used as a CNC cable carrier, hydraulic hose drag chain, machine cable track, cable chain CNC, cantilever drag chain, and crane cable carrier, they protect cables and hoses under continuous flexing and long-travel motion. Based on your stroke, cable size, and space, we offer various inner heights, bending radii, and custom cable carrier design services to meet your specific needs.

Customization Services

We offer tailored solutions for your specific requirements:

1.Separators (vertical dividers) – Add dividers to organize multiple cables and hoses within the same hose & cable carrier, preventing tangling and friction between lines.

2.Optical fiber clamps on side links – Attach fiber optic clips to the outer side of the chain for dedicated fiber cable routing without occupying inner space.

3.Material grades – Choose from PA66,GFPA66, flame-retardant (UL94 V-0), or heat-stabilized nylon options.

4.Custom colors – Available upon request for brand identification or machine matching.

5.Custom logo – Brand marking can be molded or printed on the side links.

6.Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 1,000 meters per custom order.

Contact our team with your specifications for a prompt quotation