EuroWire May 2018

Corporate News

Looking ahead to Industry 4.0

FLEXIBILITY, efficiency and digitisation – this is Industry 4.0 – the current subject of the manufacturing industry. It is not quite clear how Industry 4.0 in fully automated production will look. Nevertheless, it is certain that a reliable transmission of increasing data volumes, due to the steadily growing linking and communication of machine parts, even under the most difficult conditions will have to be ensured. Cables, especially for machine construction, robotics or railways, are subject to extreme torsional stress and very high temperatures. These cables come into contact with different chemicals, oils or detergents. The subject of longevity with respect to Industry 4.0 in industrial sectors is of basic importance. 70 years after its foundation, SAB Bröckskes (SAB) presents itself as an innovative answer to the trends of digitisation and Industry 4.0. The company presents a range of new industrial Ethernet 6, 6A, 7 and 7A cables that are not only robust but also ensure quick and efficient data transmission. SAB is not only a cable manufacturer but also offers support in automation techniques, for example in the range of new communication systems for drive technology. The individual requirements of the customer and the long-term experience of SAB as a manufacturer of flexible cables are combined in new products. The quick and flexible production of sample lengths is no problem. The cable manufacturer focuses on two Industrial Gigabit Ethernet cables that have been developed for the increasing data transfer in automation techniques. Besides the CATLine CAT 7A RT, a CAT 7 A cable for robot applications, SAB Bröckskes is going to present a cable chain cable with UL/ CSA approval – the CATLine CAT 7 A S, in addition to: • CATLine CAT 7 A RT – for robot applications. Gigabit Ethernet cable with UL/CSA: This cable is suitable for rough industrial conditions in automation techniques, for example at high temperatures, pollution by oil and aggressive chemicals • CATLine CAT 7A S – for cable chain applications. Gigabit Ethernet cable with UL/ CSA: This is suitable for rough industrial conditions in cable chains, for example at high temperatures, pollution by oil and aggressive chemicals • CATLine CAT 6A HT – temperature resistant: The CATLine CAT 6A HT is suitable for rough industrial conditions at temperatures up to -90°C/180°C (fixed) or -55°C/180°C (flexible) • CATLine CAT 7A DR reeling. CAT 7A Gigabit Ethernet cable: These have been developed for different applications whenever a considerable data volume must be transferred safely. They are, for example, used in stage techniques of theatres, signal transmission and mobile trash rake cleaning or in high rack storage techniques • CATLine CAT 7A R - Rail CAT 7A: Especially appropriate for rail applications, the cable fulfils the requirements of no flame propagation of DIN EN 60332-3-25, DIN EN 50305 section 9.1.1 and 9.1.2, and is flame retardant and self-extinguishing according to DIN EN 60332-1-2 SAB Bröckskes GmbH & Co KG – Germany Website : www.sab-cable.com

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