Single-cable solutions for servomotors are becoming increasingly popular as they require less connection technology, which leads to quicker installation and overall cost savings. Unlike the traditional two-cable solution in which the servomotor is connected to the controller by separate power and feedback cables, the single-cable solution integrates the motor feedback cable into the servo’s power […]
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Servomotor, feedback Cables Receive UL-Certified Temperature Upgrade
HELUKABEL announced today that their entire TOPSERV and TOPGEBER product portfolio of servomotor power and feedback cables are receiving a heat-resistance upgrade from 80°C to 90°C. The company is the first European manufacturer to obtain this certified UL style. Currently, the UL style market standard is 80°C. From a technical perspective though, higher heat resistance […]
HELUKABEL breaks ground on new U.S. headquarters
HELUKABEL, a major global manufacturer and supplier of cable, wires and accessories, held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday, November 9 for its new U.S. headquarters. The eight-acre property is located in the Chicago suburb of West Dundee. The initial buildout will be for a 75,000-square-foot facility, with 7,000 square feet allotted for office space and the remaining […]
Servo and feedback cables UL-approved to 90°C
HELUKABEL, with U.S. operations based in Elgin, Ill., just announced it is upgrading the entire TOPSERV and TOPGEBER product portfolio from 80°C to 90°C UL styles. Servo and feedback cables with higher heat resistance benefit from a longer service life, making them preferred in motor environments. Tests confirm that the conductor insulation maintained excellent thermal […]
Helukabel continues international growth with two new branches
HELUKABEL GmbH is enhancing its global distribution channels by opening local subsidiaries in Mexico and Brazil. The subsidiaries in Brazil and Mexico are located in the industrial heartlands of their respective countries, where numerous global companies have already set up operations. “Following our philosophy to ‘Think Global and Act Local,’ we have become a reliable […]
Control cables pass UL Cold Bend Test and offer enhanced temperature rating
HELUKABEL announced that seven TRAYCONTROL family of products have passed the UL –40°C Cold Bend Test and have enhanced their conductor temperature ratings from 90°C dry/75°C wet to 90°C dry/wet. Electrical cables are exposed to harsh temperature extremes, where both low and high temperature fluctuations impact a cable‘s performance. The TRAYCONTROL 500, TRAYCONTROL 500-C, TRAYCONTROL […]
What type of foil shielding is used on data cables?
Foil shielding is critical in reducing EMI and other crosstalk in any cable design. In twisted data cables, two types of tin foil may be used inside —aluminum foil or copper foil. Three methods are commonly used in a cable’s foil construction — longitudinal, diagonal and wrapped. Longitudinal — The easiest and cheapest foil method […]
Single-cable solutions – new possibilities opened up by high-quality components and an open protocol
Single-cable solutions are increasingly gaining traction in the field of servodrive technology. In addition to the growing number of drive manufacturers offering single-cable solutions, this trend is fueled by the increasing number of manufacturers of rotary encoders that allow the implementation of such solutions in the first place. They differ not only in the protocol used, but also […]
New XLPE Control Cable joins HELUKABEL product portfolio
HELUKABEL will formally launch its latest cable product offering, the XLPE Control Cable, at the bi-annual International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), one of the largest industrial trade shows in the world, being held in Chicago from September 12-17. The new TRAY X is a NFPA 79-2012 conformant flexible control power cable with cross-linked (thermoset) polyethylene […]
HELUKABEL continues global expansion with 26th subsidiary
HELUKABEL, has opened a new branch in Portugal, its 26th branch worldwide. Wires and Cables, predominantly for industrial applications, from conventional control cables to highly flexible data cables, will soon be stored in a 6,500 square foot warehouse in Coimbra, located between the industrial centers of Lisbon and Porto. “There is a thriving electrical industry […]