Cable stress has a direct impact on the reliability of automation equipment. Understanding what causes cables to fail in high-flexing applications allows us to take appropriate precautions during the design phase to optimize the system's reliability.

This article, featured in the April 2009 issue of Motion System Design magazine, provides tips on specifying and working with cables for automated machinery and systems. Check out these tips and tactics from industry leaders to keep your data and power lines healthy.

Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, FireWire, Camera Link, and USB protocol are the backbone of today's digital video and motion control systems. To work properly, these networks require cabling in which signals travel on controlled impedance, differential pair conductors.

The Cable Selection Checklist will assist you in identifying the issues you need to discuss with your cable manufacturer when selecting the right cable for your specific application and environment. Although you may not be able to complete all of the sections, it will be helpful if you are as specific as possible in the data you can provide.

This document details the features and benefits of GORE® Space Cables and Assemblies Symmetrical Interconnects.

On any space mission, data integrity is paramount to maintaining communication across spacecraft systems, and the cables connecting these systems directly impact quality and speed. To help increase data integrity among spacecraft systems, W. L. Gore & Associates offers GORE® Space Cables and Assemblies, Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) Interconnects for traditional space applications. They are proven to offer the best signal integrity thanks to their robust design and outstanding electrical performance. 

System now pulls design flow rates. Pressure drop is held at 80 mm w.g., with a between-row interval of 60 seconds. Baghouse emissions are near zero.