New Online Cable Glands Selector Tool

Finding the right cable glands for your application has never been easier whenever and wherever you are. Lapp Group introduces a mobile-friendly SKINTOP® cable gland selector tool.

■  Intuitive search filters by part #,  gland type
■  Quick preview of technical specifications
■  Quick and easy quote request
■  Mobile Accessible

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Cable Glands For Full EMI Protection

Winning the war against electromagnetic interference (EMI) on today’s factory floors requires attention to detail. One of those details involves the ability of cable glands to contribute to a reliable grounding system.

Left unprotected, cable glands transmit electrical noise that can wreak havoc on motor-driven industrial processes. Many types of cable glands feature shielding to keep EMI at bay, yet the effectiveness of that shielding  can vary widely from product to product.

The ease of installation can vary as well. Some shielding options have difficult termination methods or grounding connections that can drive up labor cost and time.  

With SKINTOP^® MS-M Brush, our engineers have addressed both the shielding and installation issues. As its name suggests, this cable gland features a brush-type grounding connection that:

•  Enhances EMI control. Unlike other connection methods, such as the grounding clamps commonly used on drive systems, the brush provides continuous 360° contact around the cable’s screen braid. This continuous contact protects against EMI by lowering the resistance of current ground path and providing a low impedance connection between the cable shield and the housing.

•  Eases Installation. Making an EMI-free connection between cable and the SKINTOP cable gland is simple. Installers simply insert the cable, push the screen braid into the brush and tighten the cable gland assembly. Other grounding methods require far more effort to make the termination. Earth sleeves, for example, can serve as an effective grounding method, but their termination process requires precision measurements and exacting preparation of the stripped area.

In addition to its innovative brush-type connection, SKINTOP^® MS-M Brush offers IP 68 protection and resists temperatures up to 100ºC. Until recently, it was available only in metric sizes, ranging from M–25X1.5 to M–110X2.0. This month, we’ve introduced NPT sizes from ¾” to 2”.

Click here for detailed technical information on SKINTOP^® MS-M Brush

Innovative multi-cable entry system with gel insert

Hannover Messe trade fair 2014: Lapp Group presents the innovative multi-cable entry system with gel insert

Increased efficiency thanks to gel technology

From the bicycle saddle to the control cabinet: the Lapp Group from Stuttgart presented a new model of its proven multi-cable bushing system, the SKINTOP^® CUBE MULTI at the Hannover Messe trade fair. With the new multi-cable entry system, a particularly high packing density and optimum strain relief on the whole cable bundle are achieved. In addition, very secure assembly is also made possible. These benefits are due to the use of a high-strength gel that has previously been used in sporting equipment or medical engineering. “Interesting examples of where these type of gels have been used up to now include gel cushions in bicycle saddles or insoles,” explains product manager Cornelia Kuntzer. The cable is simply routed through the gel membrane. The static friction between the gel and the cable ensures a secure grip and also provides a reliable seal.

The elastic gel technology used for the sealing element enables large, variable clamping ranges. This means it is not necessary to remove individual inserts to install the cables, thus eliminating several work steps from the installation process - a clear gain in efficiency. Finally, the material also makes it possible to route more cables through the system than conventional methods. The subsequently increased packing density also increases efficiency in another way, as housings can be made smaller in the future.

The SKINTOP^® CUBE MULTI is intended for use in a temperature range of between -30°C and +100°C. It is resistant to oil, grease, UV rays and ozone, and has protection rating IP 65. To ensure the safety of the entire application, fire behaviour in accordance with UL 94V-2 can be confirmed - in the event of fire the cable bushing system is self-extinguishing. A UL approval for application in the North American market is currently in the pipeline. 

The SKINTOP^® CUBE MULTI is used wherever cables and wires need to be safely inserted into housings without the use of connectors and compressed air hoses. It can be used for the installation of cables that are not pre-assembled and of media hoses in the construction of control systems, control cabinets and apparatuses, as well as in automation technology. When it comes to packaging machines for example, numerous pneumatic and electrical cables need to be rapidly installed and routed in the smallest spaces. Systems with a high packing density provide an excellent solution for this problem. 

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New Lapp North America Catalog 2013

We are pleased to announce the 2013 Lapp USA Full Line Catalog is now available. Click here to get your complimentary printed copy today or view our digital edition below.

The new design and layout include:

• More than 50 new products
• A large number of innovative product and systems solutions
• Structured directory by brand/product lines for quick look-up
• Part number index for quick product look-up
• Cross-reference to accessories and similar Lapp products
• Quick-select charts to narrow down the search 

Click below to view the digital version

http://www.e-digitaleditions.com/i/136085/357

Call us today for all your wire & cable project needs.

Toll Free: 800-774-3539
Email: sales@lappusa.com

The Lapp Group

SKINTOP® The Best Connection for Your Applications

Over the years, the SKINTOP® cable gland product line has grown and evolved in many ways. With a product offering that spans both polyamide and metallic options suitable for EMI and even explosive environments, it is possible to find a gland for virtually any industrial application.

Call 800-774-3539 or email us sales(at)lappusa.com for more information about this product or to order a sample.

Video : Lapp Group Worldwide

The company was founded in 1957 by Oskar Lapp with ÖLFLEX® the first industrially produced signal cable in the world.

Today Lapp Cables produces cables and conductors for different industries and markets: mechanical and systems engineering, the automotive industry, MSR technology, electrical and installations engineering, EDC and more.

We currently supply 40,000 standard items from stock. We also develop and produce cables and conductors to customer specifications.

The Lapp Group has 17 production sites, 100 outlets and 41 sales organizations around the world. We employ 3,150 people.