CDM Electronics is now a stocking distributor of Times Microwave Systems’ new LMR-LLPX series of flexible low loss plenum coaxial cables. LMR-LLPX cables meet all state and federal (NFPA 90A) building code requirements and have a UL/NEC and CSA rating of CMP and FT6 respectively (listed under UL file #E-170516). Offered in sizes of 195 […]
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VFD cables enhanced with XLPE insulation to meet electrical installation codes
HELUKABEL recently announced that select TOPFLEX and TOPSERV VFD cable products have upgraded their conductor insulation material to XLPE from PVC/nylon to stay ahead of the curve as the industry transitions towards an electrical installation code update that requires the use of RHH, RHW, RHW-2, XHH, XHHW and XHHW-2 insulation. The product-specific cable types being […]
Even after 10 years, igus Energy Chain keeps on rolling for coal power
The world’s longest energy chain, which was manufactured by igus, recently completed a decade of uninterrupted service at a coal power station in the Czech Republic. The chain, which measures 615 m, conveys coal to a stacker from the periphery of a power station operated by the CEZ Group in the city of Tušimice. The […]
Phase-stable cables launched by Huber+Suhner at electronica
Huber+Suhner debuted its newest cable assemblies that push the boundaries for stability and reliability in harsh environments at electronica this week. The global Swiss-based company showcased its five new and improved phase invariant CT cable assemblies which have been specifically developed for applications which require precise electrical length connectivity. Opening a new door for phase critical […]
The first cable on the Moon: a history of NASA’s use of Cicoil’s flat cables
Contributed by Rich Buchicchio, National Sales and Marketing Manager We all know about “The First Man” on the Moon. However, when Neil Armstrong took his historic step on the surface of the Moon, he was wearing a bio-belt that was fitted with a Cicoil engineered Biomedical Harness. Without this important piece of the Space puzzle, […]
An update on VFD cables’ design requirements
VFD cables have had to adjust over the years to meet the changing needs of the motors they run. New changes in the Electrical Installation Code will facilitate more updates in the coming years. Contributed by Neal Allen, Vice President of Engineering, HELUKABEL USA The variable frequency drive (VFD) cable business has become an extremely […]
Cable glands, cable entry systems icotek’s focus at SPS IPC Drives 2018
For the SPS IPC Drives 2018, icotek will present another size for the new KVT-ER series cable gland. The extremely robust KVT-ER cable gland now also has the metric standard size M25. Sizes M32, M50, and M63 have been available since the market launch of the KVT-ER. The split-table cable gland is used for the routing […]
Where are Active Optical Cables used?
AOCs are typically used in production line applications, where high-resolution images are used for quality control, or to extend the control and video signals of a machine or computer that may be 50-200 ft away. For example, by using AOCs, clean room manufacturing can now be controlled several hundreds of feet away in a main […]
What are Active Optical Cables?
The proliferation of bandwidth-hungry applications such as 4K/8K/10K video, as well as augmented and virtual reality, are all fueling the need for reliable, faster data transmission between sources and displays. At lengths of 5 m and beyond, copper cables are simply no longer able to keep up with this insatiable bandwidth demand at the speeds […]
LAPP’s charging tech will be focus at Electric & Hybrid Technology Expo
LAPP will be presenting its latest charging solutions at the upcoming Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo in Detroit. The company will be showcasing its Mode 2 mobile charging station for use with both domestic and CEE sockets, as well as other innovative technologies for electric and hybrid vehicles. LAPP is evolving Mode 2 charging […]