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Expanded VFD cables includes 2kV option for electrically demanding needs

June 10, 2024 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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LUTZE is expanding its Driveflex VFD cable offering to include a 2kV option for the most electrically demanding applications. The new A219 series expands upon the existing A220 1kV series, offering improved electrical values for 2kV applications. Like all Driveflex cables, the new A219 series was designed with flexibility in mind. With a 7.5 OD […]

Filed Under: Automation, control cables, DW sync, Markets, Products, Robotics Tagged With: Lutze

Should servomotor cables be shielded, and if so, why?

April 23, 2024 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Servomotor with power and data cables. Courtesy of Lin Engineering.

Contributed by Frances Richards As with many things in life and engineering, it depends whether you should use shielded servomotor cables. However, in most industrial environments, the answer is a definite yes. Later in this entry, the few instances where unshielded servomotor cables may be appropriate will be discussed. For now, let’s consider some of […]

Filed Under: Basics, control cables, DW sync, Featured, Products

More Control and IO-Link cable options from AutomationDirect

July 24, 2023 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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AutomationDirect has added Lutze Superflex control cable that is well suited for short to medium length articulated drag chain (C-tracks) installations requiring moderate to high performance. The High Glide TPE insulation and PVC outer jacket provides resistance to sunlight, oil, and moisture penetration, and makes this cable suitable for indoor wet and dry applications or […]

Filed Under: control cables, Featured, Markets, Products Tagged With: AutomationDirect

igus introduces world’s first cable for hanging applications

March 16, 2023 By Heather Hall Leave a Comment

igus, maker of motion plastics and moving cable management systems, has introduced a new hybrid cable for SEW EURODRIVE’s MOVILINK DDI technology. A unique aramid support element gives the CFSPECIAL.192 500% more tensile strength than a standard MOVILINK DDI cable, enabling five times the distance in vertical hanging applications. Machines have to work reliably around […]

Filed Under: control cables Tagged With: igus, igus inc.

Two new hybrid cables from igus suitable for Bosch Rexroth and Siemens

February 2, 2023 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Whether PUR or PVC: igus offers the right hybrid cable for every application, for example, MS2N motors from Bosch Rexroth and Siemens SINAMICS S210 drives. (Source: igus GmbH)

Energy and data transmission bundled in one cable. Hybrid technology is gaining acceptance among more and more drive manufacturers. Given this ongoing trend, igus is expanding its chainflex cable portfolio with two new hybrid cables. The first is the CF280.UL.H401 with PUR jacket suitable for the modular drive system ctrlX DRIVE from Bosch Rexroth for […]

Filed Under: control cables, DW sync, Markets, Products Tagged With: igus

Compact Chainflex control cables guarantee 100 million cycles

November 22, 2022 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

The two new chainflex cable series, CF98.PLUS and CF99.PLUS, can withstand up to 100 million double strokes with the smallest bend radii. (Source: igus GmbH)

igus is continuously improving to optimize customers’ moving applications. The specialist for moving cables has now refined its successful chainflex control cable series. The CF98.PLUS and CF99.PLUS are the only cables on the market that are guaranteed to handle over 100 million cycles or that can be used in energy chains with tiny bend radii […]

Filed Under: control cables, DW sync, Featured, Products Tagged With: igus

LAPP introduces UL AWM-certified single-core ÖLFLEX cables for extreme temperatures

August 18, 2022 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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LAPP’s ÖLFLEX HEAT 260 SC heat-resistant single-core industrial cable now carries UL AWM certification/cRU AWM I A/B. Ideal for applications subject to extreme temperatures, the ÖLFLEX® HEAT 260 SC cable features polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) insulation to provide exceptional resistance to acids, alkalis, solvents, oils, other chemicals, and UV exposure. This rugged construction allows ÖLFLEX HEAT 260 […]

Filed Under: control cables Tagged With: lapp

igus Chainflex control cable are UL certified for e-chain and cable tray use

June 30, 2022 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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igus has developed two new UL-MTW/TC-ER-certified control cable series that have been UL tested and certified for use in North American markets. From the energy chain directly to the cable tray: in Europe the standard certifications and practices for install are very different for companies in the USA and companies that supply to the USA. […]

Filed Under: control cables, DW sync, Featured, Products Tagged With: igus

Expanded OCT hybrid cables for drag chain use

March 28, 2022 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Lutze OCT cables for drag chains

The automation specialist LÜTZE, Weinstadt, is presenting four new OCT combination supply lines for use in drag chains based on the Beckhoff standard. In addition to the previously available LÜTZE assemblies with a core cross-section of 1.0 mm2, three more are now available with 1.5, 2.5, and 4 mm2 for the types ZK4500 and the […]

Filed Under: control cables, DW sync, Featured, Products Tagged With: Lutze

igus becomes first manufacturer to receive UL approval for halogen-free TPE cables

March 10, 2022 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

igus UL-approved chainflex cables

igus has announced that it is the world’s first cable manufacturer to receive UL appliance wiring material (AWM) certification for its halogen-free TPE cables. This is the first time the testing organization has recognized that halogen-free TPE cables can also meet fire protection requirements. The independent organization, Underwriters Laboratories (UL), is a globally recognized authority […]

Filed Under: control cables, Featured, Industry News & Events, Products Tagged With: igus

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