WCA July 2017

Technology news

Braiding and taping both under and over the braid

NIEHOFF’S rotary braiding machine type BMV16.Z is designed for the processing of bare or coated round or flat wire made of copper, aluminium or stainless steel with single-wire diameters of 0.05 to 0.3mm. Yarns and fibres made of plastic can also be processed on this braider. The machine is suited for the production of data, control and coaxial cables or automotive hybrid cables into which a tape must be inserted before and after braiding. Braids for battery cables, strand braids and the mechanical reinforcement of pressure hoses can also be produced.

Another characteristic of the machine is an integrated central taping device, type BZ380. The combined braiding and taping processes result in floor space savings, the elimination of detached rewinding processes and an increase in product quality. By means of a refined control system, BMV braiding machines can work for a long time unattended and without operator intervention. Maschinenfabrik Niehoff GmbH & Co KG – Germany Website : www.niehoff.de ❍ Rotary braiding machine type BMV 16 Z with BZ 380

Getting tough

even in harsh industrial or severe weather environments. An IP68 rating, outer armour and inner shield makes these cables…withstand the most demanding applications,” said Dustin Guttadauro, product manager. The M12 assemblies feature a double-shielded braid and foil design for maximum EMI/RFI protection. L-com Global Connectivity – USA Website : www.l-com.com

L-com Global Connectivity has released a new line of armoured M12 cable assemblies for use with industrial Ethernet, test equipment, I/O connectivity, sensors and actuators, and industrial automation. The assemblies use outdoor CMX-rated, double-shielded FR-TPE cable. The inner cable jacket is resistant to oil, UV and weld splatter, and is rated for 600V. Additional features include IP68-rated M12 connectors to protect against liquids and particulates. The inner cable is flex-tested to one million cycles at 10x cable outside diameter and ten million cycles at 20x cable outside diameter. Stainless steel armour with 1,500psi crush resistance protects the cable from damage. “Our new premium M12 cable assemblies are designed to exceed category standards and ensure uninterrupted network performance,

❍ L-com armoured M12 cable assemblies

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