EoW November 2008

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Control cable family for the machine tool industry

control cables is as slim as comparable types that are only stranded in layers. The highly abrasion- and bend-resistant outer sheath, which is made of PUR extruded under pressure into all the gaps and gussets of the cable, ensures additional stability and is flame-retardant as well as halogen-free. The oil-resistant series has UL/CSA approval and is DESINA conforming. igus UK Ltd – UK Fax : +44 1604 769514 Website : www.igus.co.uk

Energy accessory specialist igus® has a new family of control cables for use in energy chains across the machine tool industry. Chainflex® cables CF77 and CF78 have been developed for dynamic applications with high cycle rates under high loads. The new family unites some of the advantages of the Chainflex® cable series into a single design, so making cable selection easier. This is especially important when considering international standards, material approvals and service lives. Bundle stranded, flame-resistant and halogen-free CF77 and CF78 are twisted in layers for 7 or less wires (nominal voltage U0/U 300/500 Volt) and stranded in bundles for 12 or more wires (U0/U 300/300 Volt). The cables are stranded in bundles around a strong tensile rope core to avoid corkscrews and broken cores. The outer diameter of the chain and The oil-resistant

Oil-resistant control cable family Chainflex® CF77/CF78 ▲ ▲

Longer lasting friction linings

Wear parts made from Kevlar composite material ▲ ▲

Custom parts can be fabricated to order. Along with longer wear life and no mating surface damage, Tribco’s 100% Kevlar fibre composite linings engage more smoothly and eliminate the dirty, damaging dust created by moulded graphitic linings. Tribco Inc – USA

Tribco Inc offers a 100% Kevlar® fibre composite lining for parts used on wire and cable machinery. Patented as Braketex® and Clutchtex®, Tribco linings are said to last up to five times longer than standard linings, decreasing maintenance costs and downtime. The asbestos-free linings are non- abrasive, won’t scratch rotors, drums or flywheels and are suitable for braiding, drawing and spooling machines.

Fax : +1 216 486 2099 Email : info@tribco.com Website : www.tribco.com

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EuroWire – November 2008