Platinum Tools announces the launch of the new weatherproof RJ45 coupler housing (p/n 744). Additional features of the new weatherproof RJ45 coupler housing include: IP64 rated – sealed against dust and splashing water; Cat 5e/6/6A compatible with appropriate coupler; Full rubber liner and dual locking latches; Center mounting points to secure to a surface; Now […]
Cable management
Plastic cable clamps accommodate multiple wire sizes in easy-to-assemble design
Anderson Power Products is proud to introduce itss new SB50 and SBS50 cable clamps. These rugged cable clamps are manufactured out of non-conductive, impact resistant Polycarbonate plastic. They were designed to lower cost, improve performance and eliminate potential problems in electrical applications. Typical cable clamps are constructed with metal components. These new cable […]
FDA-compliant cable entry plates for food processing and packaging
The new cable entry plates KEL-DPU-HD from icotek have been specially developed for the installation in food processing and packaging machines. During the development and in accordance with the Hygienic Design guidelines, care was taken to ensure that the visible side of the cable entry plate is free of dirt collecting recesses. The outer contour […]
igus seeks unique e-chain applications for its vector awards competition
The vector award for the best e-chain applications from igus inc. is entering its eighth round – and applications will be accepted until February 11, 2022. They rotate by 7,000 degrees, travel at speeds of up to 10 meters per second and move three-dimensionally like snakes: e-chain cable carriers made of high-performance plastics. Every two […]
Particle-free energy chain for clean rooms
A new particle-free energy chain for cleanrooms has been developed by igus that allows for safe cable guidance in compact installation spaces, providing a cost-effective alternative to ribbon cables. The e-skin flat energy chain from igus is a modular design and in the Fraunhofer cleanroom test, demonstrated cleanroom performance in accordance with ISO Class 1 […]
Cable entry systems for the use in cleanrooms
icotek now offers cable entry systems especially for use in cleanrooms. The tried and tested cable entry frames KEL-ER and KEL-U with their matching KT grommets, which are designed for cables with connectors, are already available. For cables without plugs, the KEL-DPZ cable entry plates are also available as a cleanroom version. All icotek cable […]
Tool-less round cable entries for cables with plugs
Conta-Clip completes its KDS-R modular cable entry program for round metric breakouts from M20 to M63, adding small-diameter versions for cables and conduits with cross-sections from 2 to 35 mm. Cables with and without plugs can thus be quickly and safely fed into control cabinets or housings. The tool-less cable management system consists of a […]
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 […]
Different ways to secure cable tracks (cable carriers) to machinery
Contributed by Jody Muelaner Cable carriers guide and protect electrical cables, as well as hydraulic or pneumatic hoses. They limit the minimum bend radius and therefore bending stresses, while often also constraining bending to a single plane. They shield and protect cables from wear, prevent entrapment in moving machinery and avoid entanglement. To do this […]
When should you use pre-harnessed (pre-engineered) cable carrier assemblies?
Contributed by Jody Muelaner Cable carriers are hollow chains which guide and protect cables and hoses during motion. They are typically installed on-site with the cables and hoses fitted through manifolds and junction boxes, and fixing plates, brackets and guide or support structures installed. Although it can make sense to carry out this work in-situ, […]
