Electrical properties
Electrical properties are of fundamental importance when selecting cables or connectors. Components with excellent electrical conductivity are required. Or those that have a pronounced electrical insulating capacity. When it comes to functional reliability, on the other hand, components are required that provide safety against electromagnetic interference and, if possible, ones that do not cause it themselves.
Which electrical properties have priority in each case always depends on the area of application and the prevailing influences there, as well as the voltage range in which the products are used.
Screened
In the smart factory, high electrical power and an increasing amount of data are transferred in a tight space. This increases the risk of electromagnetic interference – even one poorly screened connector can paralyse an entire production process. So it's no wonder that the industry for electromagnetically compatible solutions is on the rise – currently at seven percent per year worldwide. Optimum electromagnetic compatibility (EMC for short) requires a good understanding of the system and the selection of the right components. Users get both from LAPP.
Current rating and dimensioning of cables and wires
The dimensioning of nominal conductor cross-sections to obtain the current rating in relation to the load in uninterrupted operation is a very complex matter. When selecting, dimensioning and using cables according to their intended purpose, various influencing factors must be taken into account in calculating the nominal conductor cross-section. These are generally normative provisions for the installation types, individual usage conditions, and operating states at the installation site.