Expanding its line of chainflex continuous-flex cables, igus has introduced the CFSPECIAL.182.060 cable, specifically designed for maximizing bus communication in hanging applications. Profinet and other bus signals are transmitted via cables with clearly defined electrical parameters to ensure correct data transmission rates. Due to the low levels of current required, the cross sections of these […]
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AutomationDirect adds continuous flexing control cable
Continuous flexing control cable is now part of the AutomationDirect bulk multiconductor wiring and cable product line. Continuous flexing cables are designed to be exposed to constant flexing during their operation and withstand millions of these flex cycles. CF5 and CF6 multi-conductor control cables from igus are specifically designed, tested, and manufactured for continuous flexing, […]
New guide trough system for plastic energy chains
Metal cable-guidance systems are typically difficult to assemble, heavy, and prone to corrosion. igus, with U.S. headquarters in East Providence, R.I., developed the guidelite guide trough for plastic energy chains in 2015 to offer an alternative that was lightweight, easy to assemble, and cost-effective. “This year, we have further improved the system with a new, […]
igus develops honeycomb strain relief
At the 2017 Motek tradeshow, igus presented a new and unique strain relief for its e-chain cable carriers: the honeycomb strain relief CFU. The strain-relief system replaces commonly used cable tie-wraps and other strain-relief designs. The older version of the strain relief required users to arrange each cable separately in the energy chain. In the […]
igus demonstrates safe energy chain systems for new cars at the IAA
The rising demand for permanently energized systems calls for energy chain solutions that guide cables safely. According to a Forsa survey, one in three drivers spends over an hour in the car on any given business day. Due to the rise in automotive use, this trend will continue to increase in the coming years. Requirements […]
igus Chainflex sample box: what’s inside?
In our newest Product Spotlight video on the Design World Channel, I teamed up with Associate Editor Mike Santora to take a peek inside igus’ Chainflex cables sample box, which has been designed to help electrical engineers specify the most effective cable for their demanding motion control applications. Included are samples of the German manufacturer’s Chainflex […]
New harnessed robotic dress packs from igus now available for quick replacement and installation
igus now offers standard “readychain” ready-to-use robotic dress packs for simple installation as well as multi-axis cable guidance and protection. In automated plants and other manufacturing facilities, downtime creates a critical situation. Once production stops, every minute counts, making new standard, fully-assembled dress packs for industrial robots an ideal solution to get systems back up […]
Unique separator system from igus revolutionizes e-chain harnessing
Fast harnessing saves time and money. But this is only of benefit if the energy chain to be harnessed has been optimized to this end. The E4.1L from igus is the lightest cable-carrying e-chain on the market. Thanks to the new type of separator system, which igus will be showing to visitors at Hannover Messe […]
Why is filler material used in Ethernet cables?
In some industrial Ethernet cable constructions, you may find filler material. Fillers are used to give a cable a more rounded and smooth construction and to give the inside of the cable a cleaner appearance. Additionally, it strengthens a cable, so that when a cable is moved or flexed, you can control the conductors moving […]
Chainflex cables offer secure data transfer in moving applications for Industry 4.0
For “smart” factories to function at their best, real-time communication between machines at all levels is of paramount importance. To ensure that all stations can properly share data, Ethernet cables will be used in increasing numbers throughout factories and equipment. To suit the needs for Ethernet cables in moving applications, igus now offers more than […]