Cables for tasks with lower cycle requirements

Igus has launched a new range of cables specifically for cable carrier applications that do not require high cycle rates. With a guaranteed service life of one million double strokes, the new chainflex M range is a cost effective alternative for such applications.

Easy to install field plugs offer reliable connections

Metz Connect says its new C6A RJ45 field plug pro is the ideal solution for a host of industrial applications. It provides reliable connections and is extremely simple to install on site without requiring special tools.

Cable carriers now with additional inner widths

The especially tight TKA cable carriers from Tsubaki Kabelschlepp reliably protect cables against dirt, chips and spray water. They are now available in 360 variants: the newest additions to the TKA55 family are versions with inner widths of 200, 225 and 250mm.

SKF Tool Audit service expands to fully optimise plant maintenance

The SKF Tool Audit service, which was introduced as a new way to improve maintenance practices at a facility, has now developed to help engineers achieve fully optimised plant maintenance. The service increases customer awareness of good practices and helps identify improvement opportunities for upgrading working methods and tools at facilities.     

KW-Software set to become Phoenix Contact Software

KW-Software GmbH, a leading provider of automation software technology based in Lemgo, Germany, will change its name to Phoenix Contact Software on January 1, 2015. As of that date, it will become part of Phoenix Contact's Control Systems business unit.

Plastic connector hood offers flexible housing solution

Harting has extended its Han-Compact series of industrial connector hoods with a plastic version featuring combined straight and lateral cable outlets. 

Ethernet switches use PoE+ standard to provide more power for system devices

Harting is exploiting the Power over Ethernet (PoE) standard in its latest range of Ethernet switches to provide more power to connected system devices.

igus' chainflex cables beat standard cables in dynamic applications

igus reports that its cables are proven to last millions of cycles in dynamic e-chain applications. This is because of the special way in which the cables are designed and manufactured. The copper stranding, core bundling, shielding and outer jacket are all vital parts of a good dynamic cable design, and by optimising these igus can always guarantee that its chainflex cables will last millions of cycles in e-chain applications.

Protecting power for subsea remotely operated vehicle

Liquid tight conduit from Flexicon is protecting the power supply to subsea  ROVs used by Total Marine Technology. The 63mm LTP conduit and special engineered fittings are protecting the slipring connections inside the winch.  This provides 3.3KV feeds to the 3km power transmission system, which connects the subsea ROV to the surface.

Electrical solutions for the oil and gas industry

When it comes to design their engineering processes. Ken Christie, director of EPLAN UK, explains how a modern and reliable CAE solution is tailor made for companies within the oil and gas sector.