Auxiliary Components
Steel cable carriers
Dynamic cable carriers were first introduced in 1954, and originally all were made of steel. More recently, manufacturers began making carriers of glass-fiber-reinforced...
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Steel cable carriers
Dynamic cable carriers were first introduced in 1954, and originally all were made of steel. More recently, manufacturers began making carriers of glass-fiber-reinforced...
Green designs enhance renewable applications
As companies and entire countries strive to increase usage of renewable energy technologies, a plethora of green components has been introduced. Included...
Perfect connect
Industrial cable connectors can be bulky, typically offer only a few contact arrangements, and can be be difficult to fasten by hand tightening which...
Sealing solutions give longer life, stop pesky leaks
Today's environment makes it tougher than ever to be competitive. Boost reliability with good seal design...
Real-life cable questions answered
Cables are often the last component to be considered when designing moving machines or equipment. It shouldn't be this way, because they supply the electric...
Why so many bearing greases?
The right grease can prolong the life of rolling-element bearings in expensive equipment, cut downtime, and improve performance. Guess what the wrong grease can do...
Cable carrier quick facts
Capabilities: Carriers guide and protect cable and hoses from abrasion, snagging, and overbending during machine movement. In many applications, design...
Save time with seals and lubes
Free online seal configurator speeds time to market The Sealing Solutions Configurator is a free online tool that helps engineers identify the right sealing...
What's New
Weldon Solutions, York, Pa., makes automated systems for bakeries to facilitate pan storage and retrieval. New cable carrier systems eliminate space and...
Deforming damping elements
Like an air bag, some single and limited-use shock-absorbing elements transform kinetic energy from impact into deformation work....
Top 10 tips for cables and carriers
Specifying and working with cables – the lifeblood of automated machinery and systems – takes an understanding of how they work and how to protect them. Check out these tips and tactics from industry leaders to keep your data and power lines healthy....
LEDs lighting the way
While energy production and distribution have always been a challenge, today it is increasingly urgent to reduce power consumption — and lighting is no exception. Light-emitting diodes or LEDs provide an alternative to conventional lighting for consuming less power, lower thermal dissipation, and longer life. In fact, LED products are already spurring evolution in lighting, and it is anticipated that power LEDs will lead the way in combining high intensity and efficiency. So what is the structure of LEDs, and how do they emit light?...
From watches to oil platforms: The best design and material for seals depends on the application.
Seals are key components of designs all around us. They hermetically close two units with uneven surfaces, or facing surfaces in motion. Seal forms include...
Smart seals: Radial shaft seals
Conventional shaft seals are designed to last a certain length of time perhaps 5,000 to 20,000 service hours before the effects of wear begin to emerge....
