A Spanish manufacturer is using industrial robots equipped with cable guides from igus for quick and efficient riveting of aircraft fuselages on one of the world’s most widely-used planes. LOXIN (ARITEX GROUP) relies on cable guides made of high-performance plastic manufactured by igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics. The guides are used on the […]
Cable management
Readychain harnessed energy chains accelerate productivity for machine and plant builders
Machine and plant manufacturers can reduce production costs, improve efficiency and reduce potential sources of error from the start of the product life cycle by using readychains from igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics. Readychain systems provide an economical and swift solution and are being used in thousands of applications around the globe. igus, […]
Cablefix One cable entry kits simplify configuration
Lutze Inc.’s Cablefix One kits simplify the need for configuration of cable entry systems. They are the newest addition to Lutze’s Cablefix family. This cable management system features a multi-layered seal design allowing individual layers to be removed to vary the clamping range of the seals from 3.5 to 29.5 mm. Cablefix One is available […]
Flange plate cable entry system offers tool-free, click-and-push simplicity
With the KDS-FP flange plate, CONTA-CLIP takes the tool-free click-and-push concept of its cable entry system KDSClick to a larger scale for control cabinet construction. With this system extension, the connection technology experts primarily address the needs of series machine and special purpose machinery manufacturers, who are dealing with wiring requirements for cabinet packing that […]
Mounting clamps ensure safety and easy energy chain assembly
igus has developed new plastic mounting clamps for energy chains on cobots that are easy to assemble and minimize risk, ensuring a safe interaction between humans and machines. Users of cobots and industrial robots are already using igus’ three-dimensional and round triflex R e-chains for energy and data supply. The plastic clamps can be quickly […]
Compact energy supply system guides date, energy in tight spaces
igus has introduced a compact energy supply system, consisting of an energy chain, flexible chainflex cables for tight bend radii, and an aluminum guide control, that allows users to guide data, media, fluids and air in the tightest of spaces at high speeds. The system, called micro flizz, can be used with igus’ new smart […]
Cablefix X cable entry system simplifies installation with leak-tight design
LUTZE Inc. introduces the new Cablefix X cable entry system to complement its existing cable and cable management portfolio. Featuring multi-layered X-seal technology, Cablefix X is designed to simplify installation without compromising ingress protection. The X membrane seals are closed by default, eliminating the need to plug unused entry points. These innovative cable entry systems […]
QVT-Click split cable gland now includes metric sizes 16 and 20
icotek is extending its QVT-CLICK cable gland product family to include metric sizes 16 and 20. The two new sizes provide “plug in” or “screw in” mounting, making them suitable for a wide range of applications. The QVT-Click series allows for the installation of pre-terminated cables and offers a compact and flat design. If there […]
KES universal cable entry system for maximum packing density
The new KES series of gland plates from Conta-Clip enables the quick and safe introduction of cables and tubes without connectors into cabinets and machine housings. KES plates provide IP66 ingress protection with no need to specially fit and secure cables with screws. The robust polyamide frames filled with elastomer are placed on the outside […]
Cable tray system features new splice plate for easier maintenance, installation
Cope has introduced Rapid Splice, a newly designed splice plate for owners and managers who want to add more efficiency to the installation and management of cable tray systems. The new design eliminates 67 to 75% of hardware, saving contractors and installers time and labor costs, while reducing support requirements and enhancing the structural integrity […]
