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What is the significance of the three aspects relating to bend radius and temperature?

Marco Thull | 8. July 2019

Three different factors are related to the bend radius for cables. the bend factor in use of a fixed cable the bend factor in use of a flexible cable the use in a linear chain The temperature information of the individual cable families relates to three different scenarios: fixed installation, flexible movement and movement in […]

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Is there a difference between control cables and motor cables?

Marco Thull | 8. July 2019

The basic difference is to be found in the voltage class of the cores in the cable. Control cables usually have a voltage class of 300 V/500 V and motor cables have a voltage class of 600 V/1000 V. Vote Up +0 Vote Down -0You already voted!

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Why are cables wound in bundles?

Marco Thull | 8. July 2019

Cables with layered strands, 7 or more cores and a cross section of >1.0 mm² are especially at risk on long travels: The so-called corkscrew effect. This has an adverse effect on the cable’s overall structure and core breakages can occur. Cores wound in bundles counter this effect. Cable bundles with previously layered strands and […]

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What is important about a cable shield in moving applications?

Marco Thull | 8. July 2019

This depends on what kind of movement is involved. If torsional movement is involved, winding the shield around the stranding element is the most durable approach. In the case of movement in an energy chain, a very flat braiding angle is best because the braiding can open and close like a pair of scissors when […]

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What does CAT mean in the context of Ethernet cables?

Marco Thull | 8. July 2019

In order to describe the performance capability of a single component, the individual components of a network (cables and connectors) are categorised. In a network link, the component with the lowest performance capability (category) determines the transmission class of the entire system. Higher categories automatically cover the lower categories as well. The range is usually […]

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