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News 2023 readychain® and readycable®


Major expansion in the area of drive cables

plus 6 new drive manufacturers

Six new manufacturers of drive cables

With over 85 new harnessing types

In the area of drive cables, we are expanding the product portfolio by six drive manufacturers and thus offer ready-to-connect cables suitable for a total of 30 drive manufacturers.
The new manufacturers are: 
► Delta to the shop
► Harmonic Drive to the shop
► Hengstler to the shop
► KEB to the shop
► Panasonic to the shop
► Wittenstein to the shop
 
Drive technology product range extension 2023

88 new cables suitable for ...

B&R, Bosch Rexroth, SEW and Siemens

Even bigger selection from one sourceDue to the constant expansion of our range of ready-to-connect and tested cables for drive technology, our range has grown to over 6,000 readycable®

Siemens to the shop
► Bosch Rexroth to the shop
► SEW to the shop
► B&R to the shop

Connectors from TE Connectivity

High-end for network technology

Expansion of the connector range

"Do-it-yourself" enthusiasts and warehouse clerks will be happy about this news, because we are also expanding the selection of components in the connector area. 
We now offer various RJ45 and Mini I/O connectors from our longterm supplier TE Connectivity which can be used to create CAT5e, CAT6A and Profinet connections for your industrial data communication.
  • for the highest industrial requirements 

  • Available in 24hrs from stock for just-in-time delivery 

  • Durable materials for sustainable use 

To the shop for TE network connectors

Single Pair Ethernet new 2023

Single Pair Ethernet for small installation spaces

harnessed Single Pair Ethernet (SPE)

Two new harnessed single pair Ethernet cables with Weidmüller and Yamaichi connectors. For continuous industrial Ethernet communication in machines and systems with only one pair of cores for transmitting data. 
  • Energy chain-compatible Ethernet communication for the entire system 

  • Ideal solution for small installation spaces​ 

  • 100% inspection (test seal of approval and report) for every delivery

  • Future-proof data communication 

  • Precisely calculate the guaranteed service life of the cable online (click here for the tool)


Connector for Kuka Quantec 2

Connect Kuka Quantec 2 safely

Extension connection cable for Kuka

With this extension in the area of harnessed robot cables, you can connect the Kuka Quantec 2 directly with the Quantec2 X30/X30.1 motor cable.  

  • Harnessed, ready to connect and immediately ready for use 
  • Manufactured to the required length with centimetre accuracy, so there is no waste

  • 100% testing (test seal of approval and test report) 

  • Long-lasting cable materials + high-quality plug-in connectors + machining = guaranteed reliability and value retention of the components 

To the shop

readychain® p-rack

readychain® p-rack

Light printing instead of hard welding

Lightweight, easy to handle and smooth running, yet highly resilient and with unlimited geometry options. The new readychain® p-rack is a 100% tailor-made interface solution with elements precisely manufactured using 3D printing. From batch size one. 
  • Ergonomically and precisely tailored to customer requirements, tool-free assembly/disassembly 
  • Reduced weight for cheaper shipping, additional space-saving return transport​ 
  • Assembly time reduced by 66% ​ 
  • Printed from cornstarch and regranulable 
  • With GPS tracking (optional) 
To the readychain® p-rack

fast positioner

readychain® fast positioner - installation made easy

Easy, reliable and fast positioning

The readychain® fast positioners easily bring small and medium-sized readychain® systems into the desired installation position. The parts are precisely adapted to the requirements and individually manufactured using 3D printing.  
  • Easy and reliable assembly of harnessed readychain® systems 
  • No other tools needed 
  • Assembly time reduced by up to 30% due to optimum installation position 
  • Printed from sustainable materials and regranulable 
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