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What is reflow soldering?

Beke Nieszytka | 25. September 2020

Solder joints wetted with solder are heated up to soldering temperature in a precisely defined temperature-time profile of the assembly.

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PoE – power via a network cable

Julian Dymek | 13. January 2020

Power Over Ethernet (PoE) is a function that makes it possible to transmit electrical power as well as data via an Ethernet cable. The advantages are considerable as an additional cable for power supply is not necessary. Devices such as WiFi access points and IP web cams can therefore be connected to the infrastructure and […]

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Is there anything to monitor the condition of cables?

igu-blog-adm | 9. July 2019

With CF.Q, CF.D and CF.P, igus has three sensors in the product range that are designed for chainflex cables. CF.Q is the sensor for the electrical specifications of chainflex cables Belongs to prevention of crash and can be used without an additional module Indicates changes in the electrical properties In the event of a fault, […]

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Why is the right filling of an energy chain so important?

Beke Nieszytka | 8. July 2019

The arrangement of cables and hoses is very important to the service life of the e-chain system. The use of separators and shelves significantly improves the service life of cables and hoses. The arrangement of the cables themselves also plays a role and has a positive/negative effect, among other things, on the signal transmission, abrasion […]

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How large can be the maximum cable diameter in the energy chain?

Beke Nieszytka | 8. July 2019

To avoid abrasion of the cables, a clearance space between the cable and the chain is recommended. This is based on the inner height of the chain and the diameter of the cable. Generally, the following formula applies: Electrical cables: inner height -10% Hydraulic hoses: inner height -20% Vote Up +1 Vote Down -0You already […]

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