November, 2009

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Cicoil Is Going to The Moon

When you see the motion of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory's TriATHLETE, a next generation Lunar Rover, it will become apparent why Cicoil high flex flat cables are being used. Of course, having a NASA rating for use in outer space doesn't hurt either!

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Cicoil specializes in custom cable assemblies, supplying the world's preeminent manufacturer's of critical electronic equipment. Take a peak at the wide variety of custom assemblies possible with Cicoil cables.

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Flat Cables Exposed! How to Design
With Them to Your Best Advantage
Get the White Paper as Published in Machine Design

High-end silicone high flex flat cables from Cicoil go way beyond what you may already know about flat cables. Machine Design editors do a great job in unveiling the many unique capabilities and advantages of utilizing flexible flat cables in a myriad of application disciplines, especially those in motion control, aerospace and medical markets.

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• Silicone vs PVC vs Teflon® (PTFE) jacketing • Flat vs Round advantages • How silicone flat cables are made • Space savings • Particulation • Flammability • Creating Ultra Flex cables • High repetition flexing • Temperature capability

Excerpts...

"The process of specifying cable in applications characterized by repeated motion should allow for five key qualities: allowable bend radius, electrical insulation properties in the presence of the expected environment, temperature range, flame resistance, and friction effects."

"Extruded flat cable is available in a wide variety of configurations, enabling engineers to optimize the cable package for the application. The silicone rubber jacket, and the use of high-flex conductors, make it twice as flexible as other widely used types of flat cables, and ideal for flexing, repetitive motion applications. The silicone jacket provides a waterproof case resistant to extreme heat and cold."

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