W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. has recently upgraded its site manufacturing infrastructure in New Garden, Penn., significantly reducing product delivery time to OEMs and end users. GORE Aerospace high-speed data cables for commercial and military aircraft applications are now available with short lead times. Gore and WireMasters, an authorized distributor, can ship complimentary samples within two business days […]
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Small e-chains from igus allow for safe cable guidance in the most confined spaces
A safe energy supply with highly dynamic cable travel is particularly important for machines with confined spaces. Therefore, igus has developed the small-sized E2.10 energy chain from the E2.1 series. The e-chain has an inner height of only 1 cm and an outer height of 1.5 centimeters, making it ideal for the smallest of spaces. […]
TOLSA to highlight latest wire and cable flame retardant additives at NPE2018
TOLSA, a supplier of special additives for the wire and cable, construction, transport, and electronics industries, will highlight the latest advancements in flame retardant additives for the wire and cable market at the upcoming NPE2018 May 7-11 at the Orlando County Convention Center, in the South Hall, Level 1, Booth #S152017. The company will present […]
Video touts top 5 reasons to use flat cables instead of round
Advances in flat cable technology have made flat cables much more viable and dependable for many applications where round cables have primarily been used. Flat cables have many technical and performance enhancing advantages over round cables, so Cicoil has released a new video to clearly illustrate “The Top 5 Reasons to Use Flat Cable in […]
HELUKABEL launches new industrial Ethernet plug-and-play solution
HELUKABEL now supplies pre-assembled data cables for industrial Ethernet systems. With molded M12 and RJ45 industrial connectors, customers can modularly assemble any possible combination of cables and connectors to “design” a product built exactly for their needs. As a system provider of cables, wires and accessories, HELUKABEL is able to offer customers an extensive range […]
Single-cable solutions simplify servomotor design
Single-cable solutions for servomotors are becoming increasingly popular as they require less connection technology, which leads to quicker installation and overall cost savings. Unlike the traditional two-cable solution in which the servomotor is connected to the controller by separate power and feedback cables, the single-cable solution integrates the motor feedback cable into the servo’s power […]
Long cable carrier solution from Dynatect eliminates traditional guide troughs
With its new Gortrac Articulated Roller Support (ARS) long travel system, Dynatect’s latest cable carrier solution eliminates traditional guide troughs, reducing system weight and costs. The ARS responds to the needs of the crane, machine tool, and automation industries for long travel cable carrier solutions. It is intended for applications up to 300 ft and […]
What are flat cables?
Flat cables allow for compact designs of electrical conductors and tubing, encasing power, signal, video, data and even pneumatic tubing in one flat profile. By eliminating the multiple layers of fillers, shielding and jacketing used in round cables, they offer reduced space and weight and extremely long lives. Because of their smooth, compact design, flat […]
AutomationDirect adds continuous flexing control cable
Continuous flexing control cable is now part of the AutomationDirect bulk multiconductor wiring and cable product line. Continuous flexing cables are designed to be exposed to constant flexing during their operation and withstand millions of these flex cycles. CF5 and CF6 multi-conductor control cables from igus are specifically designed, tested, and manufactured for continuous flexing, […]
Northwire completes extra certification testing for its BioCompatic cables
To meet the growing demands of its medical customers, Northwire has completed additional testing to certify its BioCompatic material line in accordance with ISO 10993-10 irritation and skin sensitization requirements. To offer customers optimized, safe and dependable medical cables, BioCompatic meets some of the most stringent standards including optimal biocompatibility under USP Class VI and […]