A number of manufacturers make antimicrobial cables, which are used primarily in food, beverage and medical manufacturing and packaging applications to prevent bacterial growth. Cables used in these applications not only require a tough, clean jacket, but must also be able to withstand harsh chemicals, a range of extreme temperatures, and abrasion and crushing. They […]
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NWI’s family of Fieldbus cables can help you save time and money
Designed specifically for extreme environments such as industrial plants, Northwire’s line of Fieldbus cables offers high performance, robust materials, and unique features for a diverse range of applications. As one of the leading Fieldbus cable manufacturers, NWI’s DataCELL line of Fieldbus systems includes FOUNDATION fieldbus cable for H1 Type A applications, instrumentation tray cable, ITC/PLTC-ER […]
Flat cables for sub-zero temperatures
Rated for operational temperatures as low as -65°C, Cicoil’s highly flexible flat cables have been designed to provide non-stop reliability in Punishing Weather, Polar Climates, Cryogenic Equipment and Space Applications. Ideal in land, air and marine equipment, these extremely rugged and UV Resistant cables are an excellent alternative to PVC, Teflon, Neoprene and Polyurethane cables […]
Test Dynamometers Utilize CD® Couplings Handle System Stresses
Test Dynamometers experience high input speeds and high torque loads which cause stress on transducers and connected components. To assure these systems generate accurate performance information when experiencing these conditions, system designers specify CD® Couplings from Zero-Max. CD Couplings are unique in design and can provide the ideal combination of operating characteristics that will improve […]
Lightweight Cable Technology Holds Eight Leading Marine Classification Approvals
TE Connectivity (TE) announces its C-Lite cable family of lightweight marine cables has received classification certification from the China Classification Society (CCS), making the C-lite family certified by eight of the top marine classification agencies in the world. “The C-Lite family of cables are vastly small and light, letting customers do more with less,” said […]
HELUKABEL Adds Five Cables to its CC-Link Cable Product Offering
HELUKABEL recently announced that it has received Control and Communication Link (CC-Link) approval for five HELUKAT data cables. HELUKABEL, which joined the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) in 2014 after submitting its CC-Link BUS Cable, now has received CC-Link IE Field approval for the HELUKAT 200, HELUKAT 500ID, HELUKAT 600, HELUKAT 600IND and the HELUKAT 600S […]
Flexible Power Cables for Aerospace Applications
Cicoil’s highly durable Single Conductor Power Cables are designed for use in Mission Critical Aerospace applications, such as Commercial and Military Airframes, Avionics, Missile Guidance Systems, In-flight Electronic Communication Equipment, Drones,/UAV’s, Space Launch Vehicles, Satellites and Weapon Firing Systems. The halogen-free, Flexx-Sil™ rubber jacket provides extreme all-weather flexibility, is flame retardant (UL 94 V-0 and […]
Gore launches enhanced website for aerospace ethernet cables
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) has launched an enhanced website at gore.com/aerospace-ethernet-cables to provide easier access to product information and performance data. The site simplifies the design process by providing connector compatibility data along with cable termination instructions that enable visitors to evaluate the performance of their high-speed interconnects. “We wanted to remove […]
igus introduces Triflex RSE system
igus’ new Triflex RSE system prevents looping of the cable carrier, allowing power, data and media to be safely supplied to the end of the robotic arm. The system was designed for use with the Triflex R line of cable carriers from igus, which are available in a variety of diameters and styles. A large range of mounting […]
Stressing cables to their limits to ensure quality
by Thomas Pikkemaat, HELUKABEL Commercial Plant Manager, Windsbach and Product Manager, Drive Technology Test centers with chain conveyor and torsion test systems for cables and wires are critical in preventing cable failure and downtime. “They’re only cables” is unfortunately what many developers still think. Even worse is when they don’t even consider the electrical lines, […]