Contributed by Jody Muelaner Good cable management is vital to the accurate and reliable operation of an industrial robot. Cables that catch and snag will affect the accuracy of a robot. Over time they will result in unplanned maintenance and excessive downtime. Robotic cell integrators have identified cable issues as the most significant cause of […]
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Inside data centers: Cabling considerations for new FibreChannel links
A Fibre Channel (FC) storage area network (SAN) and Inter-Switch-Link (ISL) interfaces are an important part of modern data-center systems, including in hyperscale or enterprise ones. FC SAN is a high-speed network that connects servers and storage devices, and the Inter Switch-Link joins and maintains the traffic flow between switches and routers. A benefit to […]
How do you specify metal cable carriers?
Contributed by Jody Muelaner Cable carriers are essentially hollow chains that enclose electrical cables, as well as hydraulic or pneumatic hoses. They guide and protect the enclosed cables during motion, preventing wear and damage. An important function of cable carriers is to constrain bending to a single plane and to limit the minimum bend radius. […]
How do you specify plastic cable carriers?
Contributed by Jody Muelaner Plastic cable carriers are fitted to machines to protect and guide cables and hoses. Cable carriers are constructed as a chain of rigid plastic sections. These form an articulated rectangular box section through which cables and hoses are inserted. Enclosing the cables and hoses prevents some forms of damage. The articulated […]
How cable technology is evolving to meet high-performance networking
Persistent memory has become one key technology for the cloud as speed, efficiency, and volume at data centers advance. In high-performance computing, the cloud often requires data to be moved between multiple physical systems. Data may also be replicated for redundancy and protection, or it can be split across physical systems for performance. High-performance networking […]
New triflex TRX energy supply system revolutionizes 3D motion of robots
To ensure that cables on industrial robots can be guided in motion safely, easily and compactly, igus has now developed the four-dimensional triflex TRX energy chain. The new design study replaces classic robot hose packages and retraction systems. Notably, it offers a 40% retraction length ensured by a unique telescopic mechanism inside the chain. This […]
Energy chain helps Canadian potash rig remain operational in extreme winter weather
By Scott Parker, Product Manager for energy chain systems in Canada, igus Mining industry rigs rely on service loops as the heart of their operations. The loops include cables for electricity, hydraulics, and pneumatics, and need to work in all types of weather and conditions. If there is a hiccup in the heartbeat, whether it is […]
ABB provides Ty-Rap cable ties for NASA Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mission
As NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover explores its new planetary home after landing on February 18, it’s operating with the world’s most advanced technology while being equipped with Ty-Rap cable ties from ABB, the same ties that are widely used on earth. Found in buildings, subways, the deepest oceans and outer space, ABB’s Ty-Rap cable ties […]
FibreFix inline mechanical splice for harsh-environment fiber optic system repair
TT Electronics has launched its new interconnect solution for the aerospace and defense, rail, and industrial markets. The FibreFix inline mechanical splice is specifically designed to reinstate, repair, or extend fibre optic systems in harsh environment applications. The simple to install nature of the FibreFix solution provides significant savings in repair time and complexity by […]
I-PEX MHF 4L LK and MHF 5L options available for GradConn Cable assemblies
GradConn expands its range of assemblies featuring MHF options to include the secure MHF 4L LK and MHF 5L micro connectors for use on standard and Nautilus waterproof coaxial cable assemblies. The MHF 4L LK connector is a durable option for customers where connection integrity is essential. An integrated locking mechanism ensures the connector is […]
