The new igus Chainflex CF211 and CF11 series control and signal cable is available from AutomationDirect. It is specifically designed, tested, and manufactured to reliably serve continuous flexing, high mechanical load application requirements. This cable is available in sizes ranging from 26 to 20 AWG, with up to four twisted pairs with overall shield, and […]
Wire and Cable Tips
Is an open or closed cable carrier better for a given application?
Open cable carriers have an open chain-link structure with cross bars that contain cables and hoses. Enclosed cable carriers form a complete tube; this can be achieved using a chain-link structure with sliding covers, or as a homogeneous fully sealed corrugated tube, such as a flexible conduit. All cable carriers prevent wear, damage and snagging, […]
Multi-fiber cable assemblies connect multiple units in harsh environments
TE Connectivity announced its new multi-fiber cable assemblies, which can provide high signal data connectivity routing through only one cable connecting multiple units in the field instead of one assembly for each. Suitable for wireless outdoor applications such as 5G, microwave, robotics, aerospace/defense and other harsh environments, TE’s multi-fiber cable assemblies can save space, simplify […]
MotionFlex control cables for linear and torsional motion
LUTZE Inc is introducing MOTIONFLEX Control cables, an innovative new cabling solution for continuous motion applications in industrial automation. MOTIONFLEX Control cables are specifically designed for versatility and are suitable for linear and torsional motion applications as well as use in cable trays. LUTZE MOTIONFLEX cables are versatile, with construction and approvals for both plant […]
BNC cable assemblies use highly flexible, low-loss RF cables
Amphenol RF is offering a full line of high-performance BNC cable assemblies which utilize highly flexible, low loss Times LMR-UF cables. These 50-ohm assemblies are available in multiple configurations in an extensive range of standard lengths from 12 inches to 30 meters and are suitable for a number of applications including test and measurement and […]
Splittable frames for quick and tool-free cable entriese
icotek offers the tried and tested KEL-SNAP frame now as a new splittable version of KEL-SNAP-S. The patented KEL-SNAP-S frames provide a quick and tool-free assembly for the KEL / KEL-U / KEL-QUICK / KEL-FG-A cable entry frames from icotek. Switch cabinets can be equipped with the KEL-SNAP frame in advance by the control manufacturer […]
All about multi-flex cable carriers used on robotic arms
Contributed by Jody Muelaner Good cable management is vital to the accurate and reliable operation of an industrial robot. Cables that catch and snag will affect the accuracy of a robot. Over time they will result in unplanned maintenance and excessive downtime. Robotic cell integrators have identified cable issues as the most significant cause of […]
Corrosion resistant Nautilus Cable assemblies offer IP68 and IP69K protection
Designed to withstand extremely harsh environments, Nautilus cable assemblies with stainless steel (303) SMA connectors offer peak performance against corrosion. They are rated to IP67, IP68 and, for the first time in the Nautilus range, IP69K for high pressure and high temperature washdown protection. The SMA interface makes it one of the smallest solutions in […]
50 ohm SMB cable assemblies are suited to tight spaces
Amphenol RF has introduced additional SMB cable assemblies into our wide portfolio of pre-configured RF assemblies. These 50 ohm cable assemblies feature a plug to plug configuration and are available in both RG-58 and RG-174 versions. They offer reliable electrical performance up to 4 GHz, or the limits of the cable type, and are ideal […]
Inside data centers: Cabling considerations for new FibreChannel links
A Fibre Channel (FC) storage area network (SAN) and Inter-Switch-Link (ISL) interfaces are an important part of modern data-center systems, including in hyperscale or enterprise ones. FC SAN is a high-speed network that connects servers and storage devices, and the Inter Switch-Link joins and maintains the traffic flow between switches and routers. A benefit to […]