Why use INNOVCABLE MOBILE CABLES

Considerations of why to use Innovcable mobile cables

Innovcable Mobile Cables

Considerations of why to use Innovcable mobile cables

Cables for mobile applications follow a number of factors to achieve a successful application.
First, it starts with the problem. With the introduction of Industry 3.0 in the mid-1970s, the automation process intensified and machines became more malleable and flexible, requiring products and processes that meet these demands.

One of them is equipment that is constantly in motion and requires signal, data and power transmission reliably and with high durability in constantly moving processes (e.g. robots, cable trays and cranes), without interruptions and stoppages in the manufacturing process.

Standard cables no longer meet these new needs and a new range of cables has been created to meet these requirements.

Innovcable® has applied in-depth knowledge and developed products following the following paths:

1-) Research

2-) Constant and differentiated testing

3-) Validation

4-) Development of new compounds and applied materials

5-) New and differentiated machines in the manufacturing process

6-) New cable construction design

7-) Know kow of new production processes

Interestingly, these innovations required an interesting learning curve that elevated and differentiated a whole new value chain, creating a fantastic range of new products to meet this new need.

Innovcable® found a technological route that solved and met or exceeded the needs of its customers.

THE "CORKSCREW" EFFECT

One of the main problems that common cables present in these applications is the effect popularly known as "Corkscrew Effect". It is so called because the cable breaks in the outer layer due to the constant torsion around its own axis and the forces applied in the centre of the cable. As the common cables are not built to meet such purpose they tear easily, bringing severe inconvenience to users, such as machine stoppages among others.

CABLE CONSTRUCTION

The so-called multi-wires (several conductors grouped in a single cable) in the case of mobile cables must follow some rules of construction and application.

REMEMBER THAT FOR EACH APPLICATION OR NEED THERE IS THE CORRECT CABLE TO BE APPLIED. CONSULT OUR TECHNICIANS OR ENGINEERS FOR THE BEST GUIDANCE.

1-) Layer Twisted Cables - Although some manufacturers discard this type of twist in their cables, our knowledge and field tests and validation, showed that it is efficient in some types of applications in detriment of other constructions (Strands), however it is not just any layer twist, there are rules and know kow of knowledge in this type of construction, such as twist steps, double directions, application direction (right or left), used compounds, etc.

2-) Cables twisted in bundles - This type of construction has stood out against the torsion in layers in some types of applications, obtaining better performance and results. The principles taken into account in this process are:

a-) Short torsion steps,

b-) Voltage-resistant core element

c-) Bundling of conductors around the central element

d-) External cover with reinforced padding

3-) Cables that need EMI protection (shielding) should have their shielding constructed with an optimized angle, use of an intermediate layer with reinforced filling and the same with the external layer.

All these elements refer to the basic construction of the cables, but several other factors radically impact the performance, such as the compounds used, diameter and quality of the wires used, among others.

THE BREAKING OF WIRES IN SYSTEMS FOR EMC PROTECTION (SHIELDING) AND IN CONDUCTORS.

Shielded cables for mobile applications must withstand and literally follow your movement without causing internal friction and that can cause breakage of the mesh and conductors, besides a problem difficult to identify when it occurs in the mesh, impairs equipment performance putting even safety at risk.

To minimise these harmful effects on cable durability, it is necessary to use fine wires with good elasticity and which continue to meet the electrical requirements stipulated by the standards.

Open meshes and meshes outside the correct angle cause premature breakage and the movement of the mesh has to be controlled, that is, it must not move randomly, it must follow the movement of the conductors, which is a factor that helps protect the whole assembly.

Innovcable® uses its expertise to mitigate and solve such issues, optimizing the construction of its cables within technology that adds great value to its customers.

Another issue to be seen when using the cable is if the mesh is adhered between the inner and outer layer, if during peeling it is easy to separate the mesh, this is an indication that problems may occur with the mesh (friction) (depends on the cable type and application)

ABRASION AND CRACKING OF THE COATING

Innovcable® offers a range of compounds, each one with a different characteristic, both for the insulators and for the internal and external layers, which considerably increase the durability of the cable. Always analyze the time of use, how many flexions you will perform during the period, what is the torsion requirement, the application, internal or external use, among other factors in order to minimize the rupture of the veins and covers and obtain the best result and performance in your application.

REINFORCED EXTRUSION OF COATINGS.

Do not use cables that do not meet reinforced extrusion protection system, this type of extrusion is more expensive and therefore not used by most manufacturers, as it implies in increased costs of production equipment; techniques, knowledge and differentiated materials that they do not have. The complete filling of the cable and its interstices is necessary in this type of product and is only obtained with a pressure system allowing a defined longitudinal movement.