Power Machine Tray Cable from AutomationDirect is available in sizes from 18 to 8 AWG with 3 to 25 unshielded conductors. Individual conductors are bare copper and stranded for flexibility, with black PVC/nylon insulation and marked with numbers for easy identification. The black thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) cable outer jacket is flexible and resistant to sunlight, […]
Power Transmission
Cut-to-length heavy-duty DLO power cable
DLO heavy-duty power cable is a 2 kV rated flexible power cable with a variety of possible applications including industrial control panel power distribution, power feeds for Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), motor leads in non-drive related applications, and in non-traditional industrial applications such as drilling rigs, railroad/transit car wiring, and mining equipment. With RHH and […]
New TPE and PVC yellow sheathed cables for industrial applications
Leuze electronic has expanded its cable and connectivity solution offerings with the introduction of 75 new yellow sheathed TPE and PVC cables. These cables are perfect for heavy duty industrial and especially automotive related applications – welding robotic cells, ect. With inventory and technical expertise on site at its US headquarters, Leuze electronic presents tailored […]
Hybrid cable combines power supply, data transfer and servo drive brake control
The new LÜTZE Superflex one cable solution with an integrated Ethernet element is suitable for power supply, data transfer and controlling brakes in servo drives. They also comply with the new Siemens and Indramat (Bosch Rexroth) standards. Thanks to the PUR sheath and sliding wire insulation, the new cables are ideal for the challenges faced […]
How do you determine what plug pattern is best for your application?
Plugs connect an electrical product to a power source. But as simple as that definition sounds, it needs to be noted that there are many different plug patterns used throughout the world, making it anything but simple, said the experts at Interpower. Whether it will be used in a domestic or a global market, it […]
High-performance cable polymer ensures safe, failure-free operation of VFD servodrives
To address the latest developments in frequency-controlled motors, the so-called VFDs (variable-frequency drives), show a clear trend: more compact design with the same or higher power with extremely high switching accuracy of the frequency converters. As a result, in the future the user not only has to pay attention to the right number of conductors […]
NEMA and IEC power cords available for IT, data center and OEM needs
ShowMeCables, an Infinite Electronics brand, has launched a new line of NEMA and IEC power cords. These cords are ideal for fulfilling the power demands in IT, data center and OEM applications. ShowMeCables’ new line of NEMA and IEC power cords consists of 300 different types of cords available in multiple colors with features that […]
Five-conductor flexible portable cord for electrical power connections
Type SOOW and Type SEOOW flexible cord with 5 conductors in 16, 14, 12 and 10 AWG have been added to the existing 2, 3 and 4-conductor styles available from AutomationDirect. Flexible portable cord or service cord is used for electrical power connections requiring flexibility in indoor and outdoor wiring applications. Grounded Wye or 5-wire […]
Hybrid cable delivers power and feedback functions through a single cable
igus has introduced a flexible cable for use in energy chains that delivers motor power and feedback functions through a single cable. The new CF280.UL.H cable is a hybrid servo cable offered as an expansion to the chainflex line of cables for moving applications. The cable includes a 36-month service life guarantee. Cable can be […]
VFD cables enhanced with XLPE insulation to meet electrical installation codes
HELUKABEL recently announced that select TOPFLEX and TOPSERV VFD cable products have upgraded their conductor insulation material to XLPE from PVC/nylon to stay ahead of the curve as the industry transitions towards an electrical installation code update that requires the use of RHH, RHW, RHW-2, XHH, XHHW and XHHW-2 insulation. The product-specific cable types being […]