Tagged: cables
Need Cables for Machinery in a Cold Environment? Here’s What You Should Consider First
By Marco Thull Cables have to withstand a variety of external conditions today, including harsh weather conditions. Therefore, it’s important to know what factors to consider when selecting cables for cold applications. Read on to...
What is a cable gland?
By Beke Nieszytka Cable glands made of polyamide and nickel-plated brass A cable gland, also known as a compression fitting or cable entry, leads the cable into the housing in a sealed and strain-relieved manner. Plugs, terminal...
Cable vs. wire: What’s the difference?
By Jared Worth In the realm of electrical connectivity, the terms “cable” and “wire” are often used interchangeably, leading to confusion. However, these two components serve distinct purposes in various applications. This blog will...
A new record guarantee of four years is being offered by igus on cables
igus Extends the Industry-Leading Cable Guarantee to Four Years December 12th, 2023 – igus®, a global manufacturer of cables and cable systems, has announced the extension of its guarantee on the full range of chainflex®...
e-skin flat ESD: for the highest level of safety and cleanliness in cleanrooms
By Michael Rielly igus is adding an electrostatically dissipative variant to its almost particle-free e-skin flat cable carrier series October 9th, 2023 – igus®, the global manufacturer of engineered components to increase the service life...
Can fiber optic cable be the solution for small bend radii?
By IGU-BLOG-ADM This article originally appeared on https://blog.igus.eu/can-fibre-optic-cable-be-the-solution-for-small-bend-radii/ Industry 4.0 has now found its way into very many applications. Data is collected at a wide variety of points and must be conveyed to the control...
What is a cable bend radius and why is it important?
By Andreas Muckes Time and again we talk about the bend radius of our energy chains and cables. We will take a closer look at what that means exactly and why the bend radius is...
Why Do We Guarantee the Service Life of chainflex Cables?
By Nils Jager Everyday life can present us with surprises and dangers. That’s why people like to hedge their bets. They can do this with insurance, but guarantees also help us feel safe. If...