RT Cable Plus
In any Rotary Table integration, the importance of a properly designed and installed cable system cannot be understated. Take a look at the difference between the two rotary table integrations below:
Our RT Cable Plus
Their Cable
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Their Cable |
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Contamination: |
Zero Contamination: Our RT Cable Plus contains motor, I/O and shielded encoder conductors in a single PVC jacketed cable. The cable is highly flexible, durbale, resistant to coolant contamination and protected by strain relief on both ends (a steel-braided version is also available on request). | Risk of Contamination: Traditional sealtight cable is susceptible to cracking and splitting when exposed to some coolants and continuous flexing. Over time, cracking and splitting will lead to higher failure rates. |
Connection: |
Our RT Cable Plus system is hard-wired to the rotary table which eliminates a potential contamination point. A single environmental quick disconnect connector is used to interface the table to the machine. This allows the table to be connected/disconnected with one quick turn. | Their sealtight connections on the back of the rotary table create additional potential contamination points. These threaded connectors also make connecting and disconnecting the table a time-consuming and difficult process. |
Cable: |
One cable, rather than two means fewer connection points, less wear and lower contamination risk. | Two cables can create a tangled mess, which can cause premature wear. Two cables require four connections and four-times the chance for contamination. |
Location: |
The RT Cable Plus connectors are located away from chips and coolant and we add a spring management system to help minimize cable wear. | Locating the connection points close to coolant and chips creates a greater chance for failure, as traditional sealtight will collect coolant. Furthermore, the cables could easily be pinched during machine movement or part loading. |
