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Company News

Federal Minister of Economics Habeck visits the Turck stand
Federal Minister of Economics Dr. Robert Habeck visited the Turck Group at the Hannover Messe 2024 to find out how the automation specialist contributes to sustainability in the industry.
Annual report 2023, 247 new products and Igus Go app
Igus is presenting the new business figures and presenting 2024 new products at the Hannover Messe 247 and would like to advance the goal of “Zero Lubrication” with the Igus Go app.
IFM will increase sales to over EUR 2023 billion in 1,4
IFM Electronic was able to increase sales again in the 2023 financial year. The preliminary consolidated financial statements show a new sales record with sales of over 1,4 billion euros and growth of 3%.
Jumo Campus for sensors and measurement technology
Jumo has designed further training courses with a view to the currently exciting topics being discussed in individual sectors and offers corresponding seminars as part of the Jumo Campus.
Schaeffler AG increases sales by 2023% in 5,8
Schaeffler AG's sales increased by 2023% to EUR 5,8 billion in 16,3. Currency-adjusted sales growth was 5,8 percent, which is within the forecast for the 2023 financial year.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Industry news for your design and development from the specialist areas

Sensors

Sensors

New sensor class simplifies positioning tasks significantly

The smart 2D profile sensors from Baumer define a new sensor class for precise and fast positioning and inspection tasks.

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cables and wires

cables and wires

PTFE and PFAS free Chainflex cables

Igus gives the “PFAS free” seal to 95% of its Chainflex cables, which are free of the harmful substances PFAS and PTFE.

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Drive Elements

Drive Elements

New manufacturing technologies improve crown gear production

Welter Zahnrad has further developed its production processes for crown gears and can now produce them in quality 3967 according to DIN 5.

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IPC

IPC

Ex-protected tablet with augmented reality qualities

Pepperl+Fuchs is expanding its Ecom “Tab-Ex” tablet series with a device based on the robust Samsung Galaxy Tabactive4 Pro.

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INDUSTRY SPECIALS

Industry news for your design and development from the branches

Mobile Machinery

Mobile Machinery

Tailor-made brakes for autonomous forklifts

Kendrion Intorq has developed innovative braking technology with Bastian Solutions for the new autonomous forklift CB18.

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Mobile Machinery

Mobile Machinery

Cylindrical roller bearings for heavy industrial gearboxes and construction machinery

Schaeffler is introducing new cylindrical roller bearings in which the service life has doubled and the load capacity has increased by 24%.

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Automobile

Automobile

IO module secures hydrogen filling stations from Resato

Resato Hydrogen Technology has implemented a modular and scalable concept for H2 filling stations with Turck and its IO modules.

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food technology

food technology

Lubrication and sealing-optimized linear guide

Schaeffler presents linear guides for food technology with optimized seals, wipers and long-term lubrication units.

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EXHIBITION SPECIALS

Industry fair news

Hannover Messe promotes energy for sustainable industry
As a networked industrial ecosystem, the exhibitors demonstrate how climate neutrality can be achieved through the use of electrification, digitalization and automation under the guiding theme of Energizing a sustainable Industry.
Control Fair 2024 | The industry is already looking forward to Stuttgart
Control 2024, the important international trade fair for quality assurance, will take place from April 23rd to 26th in Stuttgart. The trade fair places a particular focus on automation and digitalization.
SPS Nuremberg: Now in 16 halls!
The SPS – Smart Production Solutions from November 14th to 16.11th. 2023 will see significant growth in the trade fair compared to the previous year and is on the way to pre-Corona levels.

While the pages at Cable channel are closed, the wall on the sides is dated wiring Ducts slotted. Otherwise, both components are used to lay electrical cables. Find out e.g. B. about that Wireway configuration tool from Conta-Clip or the new one Competence center for cable ducts consider splish. These and other new developments as well as information for your cable management can be found below:  

Pflitsch industrial cable duct

 

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Wire duct configuration tool

Conta Clip Tool Wiring Duct24.05.2019/XNUMX/XNUMX | Matching UL and VDE certifieden wire duct portfolio from the VK program effect Conta-Clip all the tools for the application-specific assembly of the cable guide: With the cutting device VK-S, a standard and halogen-free cable guide with a width of up to 125 mm can be cut to the desired length without burrs and at an exact angle.

The tool is suitable for permanent assembly on the workbench. The VK-AKZ notching pliers are used to cleanly break out the cable duct wall down to the duct floor. With its ergonomically shaped handles, it allows you to work without tiring. Expanding rivets can be installed safely and quickly with the SN-SW setting tool. Its long shank allows rivets to be easily set in deep channels or other hard-to-reach places.

The UK Cable Management is available in a length of 2 m. The ducts made of hard PVC offer high dimensional stability and a tight cover fit, which allows easy snapping on and off. The material is lead-free, flame retardant and self-extinguishing according to UL 94 V-0. For laying in public Buildings the wiring ducts are also available in halogen-free Plastic according to VDE 0472 part 815, which does not develop any toxic gases in the event of fire. In addition, the PVC meets requirements F2 and I3 of the railway standards NF F 16-101. Various accessories such as flexible wiring ducts, spiral cable hoses, wire holders, retaining tongues and expanding rivets complete the range.

Wire holders create order in the wiring duct

Conta Clip wire holder26.03.2019 | Conta-Clip now expands the accessories for the wiring ducts from the VK range with quick-mount wire holders. These can be clipped onto the embossed rail system on the floor of the wiring ducts without the use of tools and enable clear, orderly routing of conductor strands or the clear separation of signal and power lines.

In addition, they simplify the re-routing of cables and avoid the concession of loosely inserted conductors when removing the trunking cover. Last but not least, it makes it easier orderly management cleaning the inside of the duct from accumulations of dust. The U-profile wire holders are available in two versions:

The Bracket DHG has a structure with closed spring legs into which the ladder can be pressed from above. DHG can be selected with dimensions of 34 x 35 mm, 34 x 53 mm and 53 x 75 mm. the Bracket DHGB on the other hand, as a flat clip, it is used to securely fasten any cable tie. The wire holders are made of RoHS-compliant PC and PA and are suitable for a temperature range of -20° to +60 °C.

Pflitsch realizes competence center for cable ducts

Pflitsch Competence Centerjpg17.01.2019/XNUMX/XNUMX | in the 100th year of its company history has cable routing specialist Pflitsch set the course for further expansion with the purchase of the Hückeswagen plant from Magna Powertrain. The construction of the new competence center for cable ducts begins with the handing over of the keys.

The decision for the second location in the Hückeswagen-Winterhagen industrial area last autumn was the logical consequence for the cable routing specialist to lead the family business successfully into the future. "On our company premises on Mühlenweg, we could only handle our current growth for about one to two years," say Roland Lenzing, managing partners at Pflitsch.

While the headquarters are already equipped with the state-of-the-art new automatic small parts warehouse for the expansion of the product range Gland prepared, the new location creates the perfect framework for the cable duct sector, which is also growing rapidly. "Here we have space and opportunities to optimally design production processes and to further expand our assembly production," explains Roland Lenzing. That is also in view of the new, promising "Variox" cable duct series more than necessary.


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on the round 52.000 m² plot is a modern building ensemble with a good 1300 m² of office space and 7000 m² of production space. When the modern production of the cable ducts starts here in autumn, the family business will have made a total investment in the millions. "The spin-off of the cable ducts creates space in the main plant for further expansion in the field of cable glands," says Roland Lenzing. In the last financial year alone, the medium-sized company created 46 new jobs here. "Together with the 22 trainees, our team currently consists of almost 300 employees."

A modern, automated production facility is to be set up in the new halls, which will bring advantages in terms of production technology and logistics and offer further expansion opportunities. "In the next ten years, further increases in growth can be achieved with the two plants, with a corresponding increase in personnel and at the same time cost reductions," gives Mathias Stendtke, managing partners at Pflitsch an insight into the status of ideas and planning. The figures are not out of thin air: in the past financial year alone, the company far exceeded the ambitious sales target.

Variable industrial cable duct for standard applications

16.05.2018/XNUMX/XNUMX | With the Variox industrial cable duct Pflitsch a flexible installation channel for all standard tasks for laying cables and lines in machine and plant construction, Robotic and Automation on the market. With just a few system parts and the practical Variox quick connector, an individual route can be implemented quickly and easily.


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Thanks to optimized wall thicknesses, the industrial cable duct is light and yet dimensionally stable, which has advantages for handling Installation brings. The cable ducts can be installed quickly and easily without special tools. The pre-punched duct bodies and molded parts are fitted to the desired route in the shortest possible time using the multifunctional quick connector. 

If the locking lugs are turned by 30 °, the components are securely mounted. This is through the VDE approved. The quick connector can also be used with screws to be assembled. The locking lugs hold the nuts securely in position when screwing.

Individual route with industrial cable duct

Pflitsch cable duct industryThe Variox cable duct can also be combined with parts from industry Cable duct program, which increases the range of possible uses for the cable ducts many times over and makes the product range particularly flexible. The self-locking cover can also be easily clipped onto the channel body. It can be opened again at any time without tools to change the cable installation.

The Variox cable duct system consists of straight duct elements with a length of 2000 mm in four cross-sections from 100 x 100 to 300 x 100 mm - optionally with a closed or perforated base. There are matching 90 ° fittings, T-pieces, end caps and connectors. With a total of only 42 components that was Variox program very clearly arranged. This minimizes the effort involved in ordering, storing and installing the ducts at the customer's.

The cable ducts can be used with the manufacturer's own Planning tool Easy Route 4.0 can also be planned as an assembly and delivered ready-to-install - on request even including on-site assembly.

UL and VDE certified wiring duct with high dimensional stability

Contaclip wiring duct23.03.2018 | Conta-Clip offers a wide range of UL and VDE certified wiring ducts. The channels are characterized by high dimensional stability and a tight cover fit, which nevertheless allows easy snapping on and off. Feed lines or branches can be assembled quickly and easily via predetermined breaking points on the webs.

The burr-free edges minimize the risk of injury during assembly or assembly and protect the cable sheathing. The delivery length is 2 m. The hard PVC used as a material is lead-free, flame-retardant and self-extinguishing in accordance with UL 94 V-0. For use in public buildings, the wiring ducts are also available made of halogen-free plastic in accordance with VDE 0472 Part 815, which does not develop any toxic gases in the event of a fire. The material also meets requirements F2 and I3 of the railway standards NF F 16-101.

The range includes everything you need for assembly Tools: Wiring ducts up to a width of 125 mm can be cut at an exact angle of 90° with the VKS cutting device. The ergonomically shaped SN-SW setting tool allows the expanding rivets to be installed quickly and safely, and thanks to its long shank, the rivets can also be set in deep channels or in inaccessible places. The VK-AKZ notching pliers are used to process the canal walls and to break out the webs down to the canal floor. Various accessories such as flexible wiring ducts, spiral hoses, wire holders, retaining tongues and expanding rivets complete the range.

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Angela Struck

Angela Struck is editor-in-chief of the development scout and freelance journalist as well as managing director of Presse Service Büro GbR in Ried.