Although there is still a myriad of industrial fieldbus protocols used in machine automation, Ethernet is becoming the clear favourite. This is for two reasons; the high data transmission rates support Industry 4.0 requirements and it integrates easily into existing office IT network infrastructure. Justin Leonard, the-chain director, igus looks at points to consider when selecting Ethernet cables for use in dynamic applications.

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Building automation and electrical installations specialist Hager relies on Murrelektronik's modular, decentralied and compact Cube67 system when building their own testing machines

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In the production industry, energy chains help protect moving machine cables and hoses from tensile and torsional forces, as well as external influences such as impact or welding sparks. Even then, the demands on the cables remain high. Justin Leonard, the-chain director at igus, believes that, in order to ensure reliability and predictability, continuous technological advances in materials, test standards and procedures are needed

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Faced with a very tight timeframe in which to install a cable management system for ZF TRW's new site, electrical contractor, McNally & Thompson opted for Unitrunk’s Rapid Installation Systems (RIS) products

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Cables connect everything within the factory so, as trends within manufacturing change, so does the need for cables to adapt to support them. Jürgen Daut, industry sales and marketing director at Nexans, explains

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Tim Brown, UK specification manager at Unitrunk, discusses the common specification dilemmas that affect cable management and suggests how to address them.

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While robots are becoming more complex and machine reliability is increasing, the methods used to attach and guide cables have not always followed suit, as Justin Leonard, director, igus, explains

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A number of accidents are caused in factories and workshops by hose whip when disconnecting compressed air lines still under pressure. Craig Forrester, UK manager for Stäubli Connectors, outlines how this danger can be eliminated

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Ken Hodge, CTO at Brand-Rex and Paul Goodbrand, director of Intelligent Buildings with Boston Networks, explain some of the practicalities associated with installing true converged and semi-converged networks

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There is an increasing need for interconnection systems which offer flexibility in design and ease of installation, along with reliability and high availability in use. As a result, there is a growing emphasis on modular systems which can provide scalable interface solutions for all types of power, signal and data connections. Kevin Canham of Harting comments.

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A new generation of sophisticated, high-tech hybrid cable solutions is now emerging that integrates individual power, data and signal transmission functions within a single cable. Jürgen Daut, Segment Manager Automation Europe, Nexans, explains

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With increased demands for industrial plants to operate more efficiently, managers are reviewing the communications and cabling systems used throughout their facilities. 

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Dixon manufacture and supply couplings, hose and accessories which aims to fulfil the requirements of the full Petrochemical Life Cycle.

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Couplings and fittings suitable for the proper safe use with air applications including

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We offer a wide variety of hydraulic quick release couplings and pneumatic quick release fittings.

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Profiles from R+K are assembled without the need for preparatory machining. With our special connecting system, it’s possible to combine profiles from our range of over 100 sizes easily and securely saving time on assembly and installations.

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