Category Archives: Industry News
Read the latest news and insights on flexible cables, industrial automation, robotics, cable materials, manufacturing technologies, standards, and market trends.
Are there better types of Ethernet cables?
Better Ethernet cables do exist, but “better” depends on your speed target, installation environment, bend [...]
Aug
What type of Ethernet cable is best for industrial applications?
For industrial applications, the best Ethernet cable is usually an Industrial Ethernet cable with a [...]
Aug
How long can a servo cable be?
Servo cable length depends on current draw, voltage, signal type, wire gauge, shielding, noise environment, [...]
Aug
Do encoder cables need to be shielded?
Yes—most encoder cables should be shielded, especially in industrial environments where motors, drives, relays, welders, [...]
Aug
What is flexible wire called?
A flexible wire is generally called a flexible cable or flexible cord, depending on its [...]
Aug
Where is flex cable used?
Flex cable is used wherever electrical power or signals must move reliably through equipment that [...]
Aug
Which wire is flexible?
Flexible wire typically means a stranded-conductor cable built to withstand repeated bending without conductor breakage—common [...]
Aug
Can flexible cables be used in e‑chains?
Flexible cables can be used in e‑chains (energy chains), but only if they are designed [...]
Aug
What is a drag chain cable?
Drag chain cable (often paired with a cable carrier) is a specialized high flex cable [...]
Aug
can flex cable be repaired?
Flex cables can sometimes be repaired, but success depends on the damage type, pitch, and [...]
Aug
