maximum current carrying capacity values listed for chainflex cables, refer not only to the electrical limit values but also to the special mechanical load in the energy chain. These values therefore offer a higher degree of safety than usual standard values.
At igus, we rely on our partner HARTING for cable harnessing. There were different reasons for this association. In addition to the quality of the products, this also includes delivery reliability and ease of assembly.
Choose the right cable for your industrial door——Choosing the right cables was not quite as easy as it seems at first glance. Sometimes it takes more than just a look in the catalogue. Here, not only the external influences, such as the ambient temperature, must be taken into account, but also application-based specifications.
With a fibre optic cable you can also transmit a signal over long distances. This is due to the significantly lower attenuation values compared to a copper cable.
Haven’t you ever wondered why cables are mostly made of copper and why there are such exotics where precious metals like gold and silver are used? Copper as a conductor material has its reasons. That’s what we’re talking about today.
There are countless materials in the world. But very few come into question for the cable industry. The most frequently used jacket materials in cable technology are PVC and PUR. But, in addition to these two outer jacket materials, we at igus use TPE (thermoplastic elastomers). However, not all TPEs are created equal. That is why our article today will deal with the different TPE mixtures – flame-retardant TPE and halogen-free TPE.
utdoors often have to withstand seasonal temperature fluctuations. Due to the extreme temperatures in recent years, we therefore also have to consider this issue when choosing the right cable. Therefore, today’s topic is cables in extreme heat and the effects of high ambient temperatures on energy chain cables.
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