Cordsets
Cordsets or electrical cables, are an essential part of connecting electrical devices to power supplies. They generally include an electrical plug on one end, a cable, and a connector designed to fit into a device on the opposite side. What makes them unique is their ability to deliver electric current; they are built to transfer safe amounts of electricity to a device or appliance from either the electrical outlet or an extension cord. Cordsets work with a huge variety of electric-powered equipment, from industrial applications to sensors and actuators.
Cordset manufacturers offer a range of insulation materials plus jacket materials like rubber, PVC, or textiles. These safeguard the cordsets against not just physical wear and moisture but also the oft-overlooked environmental threats that tend to deteriorate wire. Which insulation and physical layer should be used? The kind of cordset you want, for indoor usage or an application that will not be troubled by the elements outside, can handle most anything.
FAQs
What are typical standard and custom lengths used in material handling application field devices?
Typical standard lengths for material handling application field devices are around 1 to 10 meters, while custom lengths can vary widely based on specific requirements, often extending up to 50 meters or more.
What is the industry standard for male and female connectors on cordsets?
The industry standard for male and female connectors on cordsets typically follows the IEC 60320 standard, with male connectors having pins and female connectors having sockets, ensuring safe and reliable connections for various electrical devices.
Industrial Wire Types: Part 2
Twisted Pair Wire
Twisted pair wire is most commonly seen in scenarios where data is being transfer to and from certain locations. It uses two separate conductors, twisted together, for a single circuit. The two conductors are twisted together to reduce electromagnetic interference or “cross talk” between the two wires. It is common to use twisted pairs in place of a coax cable for data transfer. Coax can be fairly expensive and can be more difficult to run whereas twisted wire is not as thick or rigid and can easily be maneuvered in tough to reach locations. Twisted wire will always come in pairs, but there are no limits to how many pairs can be included in a single cable. For instance, CAT5 or CAT6 cable, which is commonly used in home and office networks, uses twisted pair wire. This type of cable has four different pairs of communication lines.
Shielded Wire
Shielded wire is different from regular wire insulation in that it is made of a conductive material. This conductive material includes, braided strands of copper (or other types of metal), non-braided aluminum and copper tape. The purpose of this shielding is to protect the signal passing through the wire from any outside interference. Unlike twisted cable, which is trying to eliminate interference among wire being used in the same circuit, shielded wire needs protection from outside interference and from other electrical circuits in the area.
Tray Cable
Tray Cable is a factory assembly of two or more insulated conductors, with or without associated bare or covered grounding conductors under a nonmetallic sheath, for installation in cable trays, in raceways, or where supported by a messenger wire. It is common to see tray cable that has many different conductors that can be used for control wiring, instrumentation and signal wiring as well as many other applications. Tray cable is often rated for use in direct sunlight applications, as well as direct burial applications. Because of the potential weight of tray cable when suspended, it will need to be supported properly to avoid hazardous environments.