[HakBot]

I have been looking around for cable carrier solutions and it seems that this stuff is pretty expensive. I guess its a niche market for this stuff as it seems to run about $15-$20 per foot.... Is there such a thing as inexpensive cable carrier? I'm specifically looking for this type of cable management system; I know I could just always zip tie and use some type of tubing but Id like to stay away from it. Thanks!

[WSS]

I just purchased this for our retro fit:

eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices

It is a pretty large size but I put in a hi- heat liner on both sides to keep the pierce boogers from burning up stuff. I would go with it even though it may seem expensive, it does a good job of keeping your stuff protected and clutter free.

WSS

[bobsch]

Ebay has a lot of e-chain.

E-chain igus | eBay

[HakBot]

Thanks for the suggestion, ebay looks like the place to buy from. One question though (and this may be a stupid question) but can the chain be unsnapped and shortened? I would assume so just by looking at it but just checking before I buy. Thanks.

[bobsch]

Another eBay option is "cable drag", a term I'd never heard of before. Has some more choices than just Igus.

cable drag | eBay

[LeeWay]

Here is a little less expensive option as well from McMaster Carr.
McMaster-Carr
The smooth travel stuff.
One size is $50 for 6' length plus mounting brackets.

I'm currently building a plasma and it would work for the X axis, nut doubt it would do well with the torch cabling.

[WSS]

Yes it can. It can also be lengthened. Make sure it has both ends too. It might be hard to find one just one end.

WSS

[vidio1]

You can try here as well: Find wire carrier at Sourcingmap.com

A little better prices because it's straight from China. Downside is shipping takes a few days.

[vidio1]

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[LeeWay]

Thanks for that last link.
I ordered a couple of them from there. A small one for X and a midsize one for the gantry.
I'll let you know how it goes, but I feel fairly confident because they accept Paypal. Paypal generally sides with the buyer more. This is two of these including shipping for about $45.00. Cheaper than Mcmaster.

[vidio1]

I've ordered coolant line, loc-line clone, from them before. Everything was fine, just took a while for shipping.