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 […]
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What type of cable management should you use in your motion control systems?
Where there is a myriad of cables and wiring, cable management becomes an issue. A simple, low-cost form of cable management uses twist-tie bundlers that groups wires and cables together. However, such bundling can pose weight problems that cause sagging and put undue strain on cables. For stationary applications, cable trays safely and cleanly route […]
igus e-chains hoist historic New England bridge, reduce maintenance
A bridge that connects New Hampshire and Maine may look very similar to the almost 100-year-old bridge that it replaced, but it has been equipped with some revolutionary technology. The bridge has been outfitted with an energy chain system from igus to guide the motor and fiber optic cables that aid in the raising and […]
What types of cables are used in motion control systems?
Electrical cabling is often overlooked in motion system design. If you use something other than industrial cabling (which is designed to flex continuously) premature failures can result. Continuous-flex cables are designed to cope with the tight bending radii and physical stress associated with motion control applications. A regular cable typically manages 50,000 cycles, but a […]
Hybrid cable carrier from Dynatect is designed for long distances
Dynatect has introduced the Gortrac Hybrid Carrier, a low-cost and high-performance solution to protect cables and hoses on moving equipment traveling more than 20 ft. For the second time in 2018, Dynatect has introduced a patented long travel design into an industry that has remained largely unchallenged by the status quo solution: a gliding plastic […]
igus E-tubes energy chains simplify bending tool machinery
One of the world’s largest manufacturers of machine tools is using energy tubes from igus in one of its most complex and popular product lines. TRUMPF Inc., based in Connecticut, is the North American subsidiary of TRUMPF Germany. The company has approximately 70 subsidiaries, nearly 11,000 employees and generates annual sales of more than $3 […]
Shielding and filtering are not independent of one another
By Keith Armstrong, C.Eng(UK), FIEE/IET, Senior MIEEE, ACGI, EurIng(Gp1) on behalf of EMC Standards Filtering and shielding have to be designed together, as a system. They simply cannot provide their shielding or filtering independently of each other. I have lost count of the number of times I have been asked to fix an EMC problem, only […]
How do canted coil springs provide EMI/RFI shielding?
Canted coil springs shield sensitive electronics from the harmful effects of EMI/RFI. Featuring independent coils that serve as multiple contact points for optimal conductivity and/or grounding, these springs ensure consistent, reliable connection with mating surfaces, even under shock and vibration. These springs feature precisely engineered coil angles. Canted coil springs are ideal for use in […]
New micro IDC ribbon cable from Cicoil is half the size and offers twice the flex
Cicoil, the inventor of the world’s first IDC Ribbon Cable in 1956, is pleased to announce the introduction of its new ultra-flexible micro IDC ribbon cable, available September 4. Unlike stiff PVC and Teflon versions, the space-saving, 0.025 in.-pitch Cicoil version has been designed for tight routing applications that require dependable signal density, reduced cable […]
High-speed Impel data cables from Molex support Open19 initiative
Molex supports the Open19 Foundation initiative, which aims to establish a new open standard for data center servers. Open19 defines a common form factor for servers, top-of-rack switches, and power shelves with a base internal cage that can be implemented into a standard 19 in. rack. Molex’s Impel Customized Data Cable solution is the backbone […]