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What we call “cable” is not always deemed a “cable”. Then, what is the difference?

Nils Jäger | 28. August 2020

Charging cable, USB cable, power cable and cable reel. We have heard all these words before and we use them in everyday life from time to time. In fact these designations are wrong from a technical point of view. Strictly speaking, these are not what is meant by cables.Then what exactly is the difference between these […]

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How do I select the correct control cable?

Stefan Wehrmann | 5. June 2020

In my product training courses for new sales employees, I traditionally impart a lot of theory. This ranges from the fundamentals of electrical engineering to cable production and cable materials. When I explain the different types of cables, their intended use and specifications, I have a very important perspective: the real practice. I teach my […]

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Energy chain?

Marco Thull | 14. November 2019

Generic terms The term e-chain is closely related to the terms drag chain, energy chain and energy supply system or energy guiding chain or even cable guidance systems. The e-chain describes a product which safely carries cables or even hoses, over a certain distance. They ensure the dependable supply of energy, data and signals while […]

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Build laboratory equipment “clean…save…installation space”

Ulf Hottung | 8. October 2019

Many requirements are clearly defined for the development of a laboratory instrument. Anyone who wants to build or optimise laboratory equipment or offer new laboratory technology is always faced with the same task. The new device must offer at least the following, regardless of the task it is to perform: Reliability Productivity Reproducible and documentable […]

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Long travel – how do I find the right cable?

igu-blog-adm | 6. October 2019

The secret, invisible to the user, lies within a good cable. It works safely and reliably over millions of movements and is hated by every electrician. We’re talking about the inner jacket.

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