I love when I stumble upon great engineering resources just by digging through websites of companies I don’t know much about. Like this morning, when I was looking at The Okonite Co.’s website. The more than 130-year old company makes 300 V to 345 kV insulated products for industrial, utilities, renewable energy and railroad and […]
Power Transmission
Shielded cable assemblies provide high EMI/RFI protection
Woodhead MAX-LOC Plus shielded cord-grip assemblies from Molex Inc., Lisle, Ill., feature a nickel-plated aluminum housing and shielding ring for superior electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) protection. The assemblies allow OEMs and end-users to connect high-power electrical currents directly to an application with an exterior mounting enclosure, simplifying the installation process for high-volume, […]
Single, hybrid cable for servomotors available with bus element
If there is one trend that seems to be growing larger and larger, it’s the move towards single-cable solutions in motion control applications. Several interview participants earlier this year indicated that 2014 will see this trend continue, and more companies, especially those that provide servo control drives and motors, are using these designs more and […]
Industrial-grade cable cutter for high-voltage cables
The Big Kahuna Power Blade professional-grade cable cutters from Ideal Industries Inc., Sycamore, Ill., features a 3.5-in. jaw opening, making easy work of cutting large diameter copper and aluminum electrical cables, for clean, installation-ready cuts on high-voltage cables up to 1250 MCM in less than twenty seconds. These large cables are commonly deployed in industrial […]
Motor power cables for repeatable motion
Hi-Flex motor power cables from Cicoil, Valencia, Calif., have been designed for repeatable motion, tight routing, high voltages, and high current carrying capacity and heat dissipation. Featuring a high strand count, they are available in four conductor non-shielded (24 to 4 AWG) and individually shielded versions for use in servo-controlled automation systems, stepper motor, and […]
Power cord connector prevents disconnects
The new IEC Lock+ connector from Stay Online Corp., Creedmoor, N.C., is updated from the original IEC Lock first launched in 2010. It incorporates a new release mechanism that allows for disconnection from all sides. It requires no other equipment or special inlets to secure it, simply plug it into an appliance as you would […]
Track cable installation guidelines
Track cables have an important task of supplying control and power to machines in various high-flex cable applications. The cables must flex simultaneously and stay synchronized to operate properly. Correct installation and placement of the cables in the track helps ensure the cables’ functionality and service life (measured in cycles). The following guidelines should be […]
Heat trace cable for long process pipelines
Series Long Line Heat Trace Cable (SLL) is similar to Chromalox’s current self-regulating heat trace, making it compatible with their current accessory offering. It is suited for use on extremely long pipelines where high temperature maintenance is critical for freeze protection and viscosity maintenance. Ideal applications include alternative fuels, power generation, oil and gas, chemical, […]
Hendrix Offers DUAL BLOCK For Underground Cable
Hendrix/Kerite Cable (Marmon Utility, LLC.), a provider of high-quality underground power distribution products, announces its DUAL BLOCK product. This offering provides a dual water blocking capability on Hendrix primary, underground cable. Water is one of the enemies of long-life in primary cable, as water entering the cable core can lead to premature failure. Hendrix DUAL […]
Testing ensures long life on continuous-flex cables
When integrating machinery, OEMs and MROs look for long life on moving parts. To ensure its flexible cables are consistent with the mechanical requirements of the applications they will be used in, igus, East Providence, R.I., rigorously tests the durability of its Chainflex continuous-flex cables in its 19,000 ft2 laboratory. The company performs around two-billion […]
