IGUS HYBRID BUS CABLES SAVE SPACE WHILST REMAINING RELIABLE New single-cable solutions specifically for use in energy chains are now available from Treotham New Zealand with the new cable combinations of Ethernet or Profinet elements and power cores in the CFBUS.PUR.H01 series. Thanks to the extensive tests carried out in the igus test lab, users can not only calculate their service life online, but also get a unique guarantee of 36 months. Thanks to the oil-resistant PUR outer jacket, the new cables are very suitable for moving applications in machine tools and other demanding environments. Bus cables are already in great demand today in automation technology and that demand is constantly growing. Many control modules require an additional power supply. Such combinations of power and data cores can be found, for example, on control panels or intelligent end components. By combining two cables, the HYDRAULIC HIRE SPECIALIST ADDS EXTENSIVE RANGES OF ENERPAC TOOLS customer not only saves space in the energy chain, but can also make connections to controllers in a more compact way and have only one plug for the entire system. At the same time, a single-cable solution reduces the harnessing time. If a customer needs such a cable, from a comprehensive product range of 1,354 cables they will find the most cost-effective hybrid cable that works reliably. In addition to the hybrid cables with Profibus and fibre optic elements, the CFBUS.PUR.H01.049 with CAT6 and the CFBUS.PUR.H01.060 with Profinet round off the wide range of combinations from igus. The special stranding element is protected by a pressure-extruded, highly oil-resistant PUR outer jacket. To enable global use, the cable family has UL and NFPA approval and meets the requirements of EAC and CTP. a reliable brand and strong traceability of product. I’ve had a long association with Enerpac and have always been impressed by their products and quality customer service,” says Mr Besseling. “In our industry, the word cylinder is practically synonymous with Enerpac. Companies that make smaller components, accessories and parts often design them specifically for use with Enerpac tools, as these are the benchmarks of safety and reliability,” he says. Hire Express has used Enerpac tools on projects as diverse as bridge extension and mine-site cable termination, as well as simpler lifting and bolting tasks. “Another major advantage is Enerpac’s comprehensive range. They have cylinders for lifting hundreds of kilos, right up to a thousand tonnes, as well as bolting tools for every task,” said Mr Besseling. NSW hydraulic hire specialists Hire Express have chosen the reliability, safety and efficiency of Enerpac tools to comprehensively stock the hydraulic lifting and bolting sections of their business. Hire Express is a relatively new player in the industry and fills a gap in the hire market for quality and easily assessible technical and compliance data online, including service history, risk assessment, operator manuals, registration and insurances. They provide all of this data through QR codes on their equipment. Hire Express managing director Allen Besseling has over 30 years’ experience in the hire industry, including three years as ceo of a long-established national hire company. When it came to hydraulic lifting cylinders and bolting tools for his new business, he immediately thought of Enerpac. “Enerpac is a strong and trusted company with a history of safe, high-quality products, backed by www.engineeringnews.co.nz 45
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