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— Markets Machine building OEMs and factory automation
Overview This market is driven by the needs to meet the best in lean manufacturing. To achieve this every piece of equipment in this sector is pushed for greater efficiency by working more intensely and faster. As a result any conduit installed in these applications will need to provide excellent mechanical strength, flexibility and abrasion resistance, in order to supply the best possible solution to provide protection along the entire length of all the moving parts. In this hardworking environment of both dynamic and static applications, it is essential that any cable management products continue to deliver performance in areas where resistance to oils and chemicals is paramount. Any downtime in manufacturing can be very costly so products that can offer high ingress protection are fundamental - Adaptaflex can offer a wide range of solutions to meet all of these needs.
Typical applications: • Metal cutting and fabrication • Milling machines
• Hoists • Cranes • Lifts • Escalators
Standards, approvals and certifications Adaptaflex products are approved by a range of recognised industry standards including: • BSI Kitemark to IEC61386 • CE marked to the Low Voltage Directive • Fully compliant to BS7671 Wiring Regulations code of practice • UL/UR • CSA
Systems recommendations: • PA conduits (pages 26-28) • Overbraided conduits (pages 19-20)
• ATS Fittings (pages 34-51) • AL fittings (pages 53-64)
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