Insights

AWG (American Wire Gauge) is the US standard that defines the cross-sectional areas and diameters for solid, round electrical wire and is based on the number of dies required to draw down the raw copper to the appropriate size.

Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) is recommended and, in some applications, specified for environments where the protection of people and equipment is paramount. In the event of a fire, the sheaths used on the cable will release far less smoke and no harmful halogen gases when burning compared to non-LSZH wiring.

Cables and connector systems are a vital link in high-performance refrigeration systems required by industries such as food and beverage, chemical, medical, scientific and advanced logistics and shipping companies.

While the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is no longer news for everyone, the cabling that makes it function optimally is, for many involved in preparing for the future of manufacturing, industrial and infrastructure facilities and other plants.

LAPP debuts 12 new products for mechanical and plant engineering, industrial comms, and rail industries

Anyone who doubts that solar power is about to make a major contribution to the planet’s clean-green energy output might pause to consider some statistics provided by LAPP Australia about one of the LAPP Group’s recent eco-friendly projects.