igus has introduced the rol e-chain P4HD.56.R — a new heavy-duty energy chain cable carrier designed for long travels, high speeds, heavy cable loads, and Industry 4.0. Over the past 25 years, container ships have grown larger and larger as shipping companies continue to seek economies of scale and fuel efficiency. Currently, the world’s largest […]
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Expanded round patch cord provide reliable electronic connections
Canfield Connector, a manufacturer of high-quality electronic connection and sensor technology, has expanded its manufacturing abilities to save their customers both time and money. Canfield has grown a reputation of providing high quality M8 and M12 connectors for sensing and automation applications. In the past, previous designs have required the end user to design a […]
First monitoring system for triflex multi-axis carriers from igus
igus introduced i.Sense TR.B, the world’s first breakage monitoring system for multi-axis cable carriers. Robots have long been an indispensable part of many areas of industrial production, and their range of tasks continues to grow in the wake of digitization. Whether welding, painting, soldering, or palletizing, industrial robots work dynamically. A flexible multi-axis dress pack […]
Pre-assembled overmolded cables for M12 connectors
binder USA introduces pre-assembled and pre-tested overmolded cables for use with M12 connectors. The new ready-to-connect cables eliminate the need for single-core wiring, reducing errors and speeding up installations. They are essential to plug & play and plug & work solutions in M12 field installations. The cables are suitable for usage in industrial networks including […]
igus Chainflex control cable are UL certified for e-chain and cable tray use
igus has developed two new UL-MTW/TC-ER-certified control cable series that have been UL tested and certified for use in North American markets. From the energy chain directly to the cable tray: in Europe the standard certifications and practices for install are very different for companies in the USA and companies that supply to the USA. […]
How can EMI be eliminated from an industrial cable system?
Contributed by Frances Richards Electromagnetic interference, or EMI, is an unfortunate fact of life in industrial environments due to the wide variety of equipment and devices operating in close proximity. Every piece of electric or electronic equipment generates signals that can interfere with other nearby machinery, potentially causing suboptimal performance or even total failure. And […]
igus creates world’s first e-chain made entirely of recycled material
igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics and moving cable management systems, announced the world’s first cable carrier system made entirely from recycled material. Cradle-to-cradle: this is the principle of the circular economy, which is based on nature. The aim is to return consumer goods to the biological or technical cycle in order to conserve […]
Cable entry plates from icotek offer a large sealing range
With the KEL-SCDP-TR, icotek is introducing new sizes and mounting options for the well-known icotek KEL-SCDP cable entry plates. With the metric KEL-SCDP-TR cable entry plate, individual cables without connectors can be routed and sealed up to a rating of IP65 and in accordance with DIN EN 60529. The newly developed KEL-SCDP-TR 63|5+1 also enables […]
New edition of IEC 61918 regulates SPE cabling and installation for the automation world
In March 2022, the new edition of the installation standard IEC 61918:2018/AMD1:2022 Amendment 1 – “Industrial communication networks – Installation of communication networks in industrial premises” has been published. The standard describes the installation of communication networks in industrial premises. In the new version, it now also includes important key points on cabling structures based […]
Expanded OCT hybrid cables for drag chain use
The automation specialist LÜTZE, Weinstadt, is presenting four new OCT combination supply lines for use in drag chains based on the Beckhoff standard. In addition to the previously available LÜTZE assemblies with a core cross-section of 1.0 mm2, three more are now available with 1.5, 2.5, and 4 mm2 for the types ZK4500 and the […]
