Energy and data cables hanging from jib cranes often pose a great risk. Careless movement of loads, forklifts, or other slewing crane systems in the immediate vicinity can cause them to become entangled and torn off. igus has therefore developed the guidelok swing, the only energy supply system of its kind in the world. It […]
Construction/Off-Highway
Round cable entries for screwless mounting
The new KES-E-R cable entries allow for quick and secure feeding of cables into control cabinets or machine housings. The plates are simply manually pressed into the machined openings. The inner, elastic sealing lip of the profile seal bulges on the inside of the panel, ensuring secure and vibration-proof hold. In order to feed cables […]
Converter cables connect M12 to Deutsch DT and AMP Superseal connectors
Balluff’s new double-ended converter cables with automotive style connectors create new options for manufacturers in the heavy equipment industry. By pairing an M12 to Deutsch DT or AMP Superseal connectors with several common pin outs, the converter cables give manufacturers the option of using sensors without pre-installed automotive style connectors. They can, instead, select the […]
ISOBUS hybrid power and data cable for agriculture industry
HELUKABEL has introduced the ISOBUS PUR hybrid power and data cable for use in the agriculture industry. This cable connects tractors, combines, sprayers and other farm vehicles to their implements at the front or rear of the machine. The ISOBUS PUR is built to the worldwide ISO 11783 standard that governs the communication between agriculture […]
ARC cable assemblies are designed for harsh environments
Amphenol RF’s existing line of ARC connectors has been joined by the introduction of ruggedized fixed length cable assembly lines. The ARC line is a series of coaxial connectors and RF cable assemblies engineered specifically for high performance in harsh conditions, and available in standard and reverse polarity. ARC products are ideal for applications such […]
Harness plug protectors from Connect-to-Protect are designed for trailers
Optronics International has been named as master distributor for Connect-to-Protect Brand Trailer Harness Plug Protectors. The patent-pending products will be displayed to the industry for the first time in Optronics’ booth 3329 at the 2019 AAPEX Show in Las Vegas. Connect-to-Protect Brand Trailer Harness Plug Protectors enable users to shield the male end of a […]
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 […]
Roxtec flat cable seals protect industrial cranes
Roxtec sealing solutions are used to prevent water and steel process dust from entering outdoor cabinets and indoor control room containers of the Konecranes lifting equipment at SSAB’s steel works in Raahe, Finland. The overhead traveling cranes must be operational at all times in a steel production process resulting in 2.5 million tons per year. […]
Magnetek introduces new cable reel product line
Magnetek Inc., a supplier of digital power and motion control systems for the material handling, fluid power and marine terminal industries, today announced the availability of its new cable reel product line. Magnetek cable reels are designed to be mounted on moving machinery and used to supply power for the automatic winding of flexible power […]
new machine building standard for energy chains
At the 2016 Hannover Messe igus presented E2.1, a new generation of its two-piece energy chain. Based on continuous development and new customer requirements, the original series has been improved. Compared to the previous version, the E2.1 offers innovations to improve application service life. For over 15 years igus has had the E2/000 energy chain […]
