Flat vs. Round Cables
If your industry requires dependable electrical power in demanding environments, you likely know the importance of choosing reliable cable protection. However, the choice of flat or round cables is also critical. Flat and round cables have significant design differences that make them advantageous in different applications. Knowing how to choose the right cable is essential for […]
Read moreCable Strain Causes and Solutions
Machines in almost every industry are advancing at an unprecedented rate, with each new generation becoming faster than the previous. These new systems rely heavily on cables transferring power between them. Extra attention should be given to the state of these cables since a system can fail if a cable takes on too much strain. […]
Read moreEMI Shielding vs. Filtering for Electronics
As we surround ourselves with more and more electronic devices, we need to stay aware of electromagnetic interference (EMI). EMI can have consequences that range from a static-filled song on the radio to interruptions to advanced military and medical equipment. EMI plays a role in everything from the smartphone in your pocket and appliances in […]
Read moreEMI Solutions for MRI Room Requirements
The Food and Drug Administration approved magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, machines for commercial sale in the 1980s, and by the end of the 1990s, more than 8,000 machines had conducted more than 20 million scans. While MRI machines are a noninvasive method for capturing 3-dimensional images of internal body tissue, electromagnetic interference, or EMI, can […]
Read moreTOP NINE: Cable Entry Systems
Cable entry systems are a great solution when numerous cables need to be sent into the same panel. With a singular frame, installers and manufacturers can feed through anywhere from one to seventy-two different cables. Cable entry systems also allow for different types of cables to be fed into panels whether those be terminated or […]
Read moreTOP NINE: Conduit Fittings
Conduit fittings are as important if not more important than the conduit itself. Fittings provide the secure connection between the conduit and the panel or box. With the right fitting you can achieve the necessary protection for your application, save time on installation and cut costs. FLEXAquick fittings are engineered to provide extremely quick and […]
Read moreThe Ultimate Guide to Cable Drag Chains
While the abundance of terms used to refer to cable drag chains can make choosing the right one a process, they all share the same purpose. With increasing automation in modern industry, these types of cable carriers have increased applications across various sectors — and they are even more crucial to operations. To ensure the […]
Read moreHOW TO RUN A CONDUIT THROUGH AN EXTERIOR WALL
Running wires to exterior features and secondary buildings is a common necessity for building owners. However, leaving exposed wires running along the outside of a home or building is never a safe idea. To protect these wires from the elements, many owners elect to run them through an exterior wall with a conduit for an […]
Read moreEverything You Need to Know About Braided Cable Sleeves
If your industry relies on electrical cables, you likely require dependable cable protection. With so many products on the market, making the right choice can be complicated. When you’re considering braided cable sleeves, for instance, you’ll want to understand how they work, what protections they offer and the conditions and applications for which they are most […]
Read moreThe Importance of Cable Protection
If your business uses cables, reliable cable protection is vital to your productivity, safety and success. Your cables take a beating from environmental and operational stresses, yet they have little built-in protection to shield their thin wires and sheaths from damage. You need high-quality, heavy-duty buffers against impacts, sunlight, high temperatures, chemical exposure, moisture and […]
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