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| TECHNICAL
DATA XTRA•GUARD® COMMON FLEXING APPLICATIONS |
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ROLLING
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TORSIONAL
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| Rolling Flex Applications include linear motion associated with Cable Track systems or single axis slide apparatus. (See figure 1.) The most common type of rolling flex includes cable track systems where the cables are "managed" within an enclosed rolling motion carrier. | Torsional Flexing Applications occur when the cable is subjected to twisting forces, usually in a circular motion around the central axis of the cable. Robotic and pick/place apparatus are the most common applications subjecting cables to torsional stress. |
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BENDING
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VARIABLE
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| Bending or "Tick Tock" Flex occurs when a cable is subjected to repetitive motion at a fixed point in the axis of the cable. The bending moment of the cable is subjected to stress and fatigue from lateral motion in these applications. | Variable Flexing Applications are random applications, which may occur in any number of flexing environments. Examples include articulation found in robotics, automated equipment and hand-held devices. |
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| Alpha Wire Company offers a line of high flex XTRA•GUARD® Flexible Cable products designed specifically for each of the four listed types of flexure. In addition, Alpha's Engineering Staff can assist the user in the design of application specific cables to suit specific neeeds, or in the specification of an existing Alpha Wire product. A close examination of the flex requirements is an important first step in the determination of product selection. A product design specification worksheet can be found on page 405 of this Master Catalog to assist you in the selection process. | |
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