Category Archives: Industry News

Read the latest news and insights on flexible cables, industrial automation, robotics, cable materials, manufacturing technologies, standards, and market trends.

What are specialty cables?

Specialty cables are purpose-built wire and cable assemblies engineered to operate reliably where standard products [...]

What is Cat6 patch cable?

A Cat6 patch cable is a short, factory-terminated Ethernet lead used to connect devices like [...]

What do shielded Ethernet cables do?

Shielded Ethernet cables add a conductive barrier around twisted pairs to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) [...]

can ethernet cables be run outdoors?

Running Ethernet outdoors is absolutely possible, but only when you choose the right jacket rating [...]

Are there better types of Ethernet cables?

Better Ethernet cables do exist, but “better” depends on your speed target, installation environment, bend [...]

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 [...]

How long can a servo cable be?

Servo cable length depends on current draw, voltage, signal type, wire gauge, shielding, noise environment, [...]

Do encoder cables need to be shielded?

Yes—most encoder cables should be shielded, especially in industrial environments where motors, drives, relays, welders, [...]

What is flexible wire called?

A flexible wire is generally called a flexible cable or flexible cord, depending on its [...]

Where is flex cable used?

Flex cable is used wherever electrical power or signals must move reliably through equipment that [...]