{"id":3941,"date":"2018-01-17T14:18:33","date_gmt":"2018-01-17T14:18:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/?p=3941"},"modified":"2018-01-17T14:18:33","modified_gmt":"2018-01-17T14:18:33","slug":"how-retraction-systems-keep-control-of-your-cables","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/how-retraction-systems-keep-control-of-your-cables\/","title":{"rendered":"How retraction systems keep control of your cables"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.igus.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Igus<\/a><\/span> demonstrates two manual cable pull-out and retraction systems \u2013 e\u2011tract and e\u2011spool manual.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, trip hazards and damage due to improper coiling of the cable are avoided.<\/p>\n<p>Typical applications for these two systems include use on control panels, tools system feeds for assembly conveyors and work tables, and electric charging stations.<br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7565662001938327\" data-ad-slot=\"7585079586\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\ne\u2011tract is suitable for use in applications where a mobile terminal device is connected to a cable that has previously only been coiled up by hand.<\/p>\n<p>Long extension lengths of up to 10m are possible in a small installation space.<\/p>\n<p>The constant retraction force ensures smooth winding and unwinding of the cable, and the automatic locking mechanism holds the cable securely at a user-defined length.<\/p>\n<p>After use, the locking mechanism is released and the cable retracts into the e-tract enclosure automatically.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, the e-spool manual system dispenses with a slip ring by using a conical energy chain \u2013 called twisterband \u2013 that enables a continuous end-to-end connection of the cable.<br \/>\ne\u2011spool manual is fitted with a spring-loaded manual pull-out system for extensions up to 5m and also features a locking mechanism.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about e-tract and e-spool manual and to watch a video, click <span class=\"highlight highlight-blue\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.igus.co.uk\/e-tract\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Igus demonstrates two manual cable pull-out and retraction systems \u2013 e\u2011tract and e\u2011spool manual. 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