Automatisering | Robotica
Smart cable management for the industry 4.0
Split cable entry systems and cable glands by icotek enable a quick, safe and cost-effective way to feed several preassembled cables (e.g. with multi-pin power plugs, circular M connectors, Profibus, D-Sub...) through panel, enclosure, machine walls or robot bodies without voiding the warranty of the cables. icotek split cable entry components also seal the entry points with up to IP66/IP68 / UL type 4X rated protection and provide strain relief according to EN 62444.
Cables without assembled connectors as well as pneumatic and hydraulic hoses can be routed through membrane based multi-cable entry plates which provide sealing rates of up to IP66/IP68 and UL type 4X. Many of our cable entry components are suitable for standard cut-outs of heavy 24-, 16- and 10-pin industrial connectors (e.g. by Harting, Molex...) or fit on round metric cut-outs from M16 to M85.
For applications with lower ingress protection requirements icotek offers brush plates and brush strips for round and rectangular cut-outs.
For a secure and structured cable management and strain relief of electrical lines icotek offers several strain relief plates for various mounting methods.
For protected routing of cables at the exterior icotek offers cable protection conduits in various sizes and materials.
Fields of application for icotek cable management products in industrial automation and robotics are e.g.
- Supply of power and control cables through the robot body
- Supply of power and control cables from the control panel to the robot cell
- Routing of control cables into the end effector (e.g. gripping system)
- Cable routing and strain relief within drag chains
- Routing of cables into control boxes of e.g. conveyors
In general, icotek products have a high quality and outstanding efficiency. All icotek products are quick and easy to install and to be assembled with cables, during the initial installation and in maintenance or retrofitting cases.
The icotek cable entry components comply with important approvals and standards such as IP and UL rated protection, UL recognition, ECOLAB detergent resistance or UV resistance according to ISO 4892-2A, which makes icotek a strong and reliable partner for automation & robotics..
