Wednesday, March 30, 2016

By Rebecca Long


Cables come as the last components that are considered in the system designs, yet they are actually the system's lifeline. The whole system stops working every time the cables go down. Some systems like industrial settings, spacecraft navigation, mission controls and aircraft navigation, a simple system failure can lead to catastrophic effects. The CME industrial Cable is designed with this in mind. Their reliability is pegged on the durability and the signal integrity.

This comes with years of experience in the industry and the commitment to deliver the best products that support very critical systems and applications in all spheres of engineering. Today, the cables are designed for specific needs and environmental constraints in mind. However, the areas of applications have widened to include extreme environments such as extreme pressure under the sea, under the ice, and other extreme temperature conditions. In other instances, the cables are exposed to abrasive materials, erosive chemicals and continuous movements and flexing.

The primary goal of designers when designing these cables is to ensure that they are able to last the entire project life and the environment they are exposed to without compromising the system quality. The environments in which they are used are characterized with several potentially damaging elements such as extreme temperatures, chemical hazards, abrasion and extensive flexing just to mention a few.

Any condition or a combination of unique factors that are likely to compromise the performance and reliability of the system performance is considered a harsh environment. As such, before settling down on a particular cable, it is essential that all the variables that have an impact, both direct and indirect, are considered. This helps select the best cables to support a given system in a particular environment.

In some cases, the cables are used in a system that requires constant moving, pulling and pushing. This should be done without bending the cables. As such, the cables need to the very flexible, thereby prolonging the life of these wires with fewer risks of breaking, cracking, fraying and the accidental shorts.

Depending on the environment of the application, different jackets are designed. These include the PVC jackets, the plenum jackets, the riser jackets and the direct-burial jackets. The plenum jackets the most appropriate for the majority of industrial use while the riser grade jackets are used for the integrators leaving the plenum space to be covered by the plenum jackets.

The frequency of transmission, whether for the electricity transmission, telecommunication or fiber-optics, is determined not only by the type of the cable but also by the size and weight. The size also determines how the cables are fitted and what size is necessary to do so. When it comes to the routing, the bend radius plays a critical role. A small bend radius allows for ease in routing and easier installation process.

The size and weight of any particular cable also determine the transmission frequency. In addition to this, it also determines the size of area required for a successful installation. A large diameter of the wire means a larger bend radius with informs the routing capabilities and the ease to which it can be done. For high-quality industrial cables, the CME Wire and Cables are the industry leaders with competitive prices and quality.




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