Important decisions loom for manufacturers in making equipment more eco-friendly. Contributed by Thomas Renner • on behalf of igus Inc. Nowadays, sustainability permeates nearly every manufacturing decision. It’s not enough to just make a product anymore. Businesses are tasked with ensuring they comply with green energy initiatives, and phrases such as “circular economy” and “eco-friendly” […]
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Additional and FDA-compliant Murrplastik cable entry system components
AutomationDirect has added new cable entry system options to their Murrplastik product line. Murrplastik cable entry systems easily allow installation of non-terminated or pre-made /terminated cables through an enclosure or other bulkhead surface. The new KDP/R series offers a general-purpose, round, one-piece frame available in two different sizes, capable of holding up to 46 non-terminated […]
Secured cable management made easy with hook-and-loop tape fasteners
The cable management specialist, icotek presents hook-and-loop tape fasteners, KBH-R and KBH-S. The holders, in combination with the hook-and-loop tape cable tie, offer a versatile alternative to conventional cable ties. The KBH series is used for cable support and cable routing. The fasteners are now available for numerous mounting profiles. The KBH-R hook-and-loop fasteners are […]
Combat high-vibration environments with SMPM cable assemblies
Amphenol RF is pleased to introduce high-performance SMPM cable assemblies designed on industry‐standard flexible cable types. This micro‐miniature interface is commonly used in high‐frequency applications and is ideal for high-vibration environments when mated with limited or full detent receptacle jacks. These assemblies feature straight and right-angle plug-to-plug configurations on 0.085-in. flexible cable. They offer reliable […]
igus e-chain stays at the highest cleanroom class even after 60 million double cycles
igus announced that its e-skin flat cleanroom-compatible e-chain systems still qualify for the highest cleanroom class even after 1.5 years of continuous use and 60 million double cycles. A test unprecedented in the industry led to this result. The test was carried out in a cleanroom laboratory set up by igus in cooperation with the […]
Lutze Driveflex and MotionFlex VFD cables available from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added new Lutze Driveflex and Motionflex variable frequency drive cables which provide supreme protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI). These cables are available in 18 to 8 AWG sizes and include four black conductors with a green/yellow ground conductor of the same gauge. Each conductor is labeled for easy identification and is covered in […]
Compact Chainflex control cables guarantee 100 million cycles
igus is continuously improving to optimize customers’ moving applications. The specialist for moving cables has now refined its successful chainflex control cable series. The CF98.PLUS and CF99.PLUS are the only cables on the market that are guaranteed to handle over 100 million cycles or that can be used in energy chains with tiny bend radii […]
Ensure environmental protection with IP67 BNC to microminiature MCX and MMCX cables
Amphenol RF expanded its cable assembly portfolio with additional BNC to MCX and MMCX configurations. These assemblies are designed on flexible RG-316 cable and offer reliable electrical performance up to 6 GHz with standard lengths from 6 in to 3 m. Assemblies that feature the popular BNC connector to microminiature MCX and MMCX interconnects are […]
igus launches its new ‘Chainge’ recycling platform
Customer feedback on the “Chainge” recycling initiative, launched in 2019, is so positive that igus is now expanding the project. In the future, a new and unique online platform will allow recycling not only of e-chains but also of other technical plastic waste. Customers can also purchase processed material (ground material and regranulate) on the […]
Quabbin data cables from AutomationDirect
The new Quabbin data cables are designed with impedances specific for RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 communication applications in industrial environments. These high-quality, low-capacitance data cables have tinned copper conductors with twisted pairs that help reduce electrical noise sensitivity and are available in one-, two-, three-, or four-pair color-coded versions. The polyethylene conductor insulation provides a […]