It is as clear as daylight that the energy chain is the umbilical cord of the machine and that the cables in it are to be regarded as neural pathways. For this reason, it is very important to choose a cable quality that will permanently meet the requirements of motion. We have preached this for […]
In the area of heavy rectangular connectors for the industry, there are several reputable manufacturers in the market – Harting with its well-known Han Series, Weidmüller Rockstar, Wieland Revos, Ilme, Lapp Epic, HTC, Tyco, Ammphenol, Multicontact, Phoenix, Wain and many more.
Today’s high-frequency-controlled drives and motors, so-called Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), are demanding and technically sensitive. The servo cables used for this purpose are therefore not only means to an end, but ultimately even tip the scale. Why? Because even the nature of the materials used, in this case, the insulation material, can have a huge […]
Injection moulding tools are usually milled or spark-eroded, require quite some manufacturing time and are therefore expensive. Here, 3D printing opens up new possibilities. The additive manufacturing of the injection moulding tool generally offers two possibilities. 1. Manufacturing a plastic tool using the SLA method – ideal for producing prototypes or very small batches of […]
Cost-effective and flexible are the buzz words experts listen to for machine tools. You too? Then you should definitely get acquainted with the chainflex® cable CF310.UL. The flexible conductor cable with fine stranded wire was developed by igus® for the use of energy chains in machine tools. Why? Because it is a space-saving alternative to […]