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Flat cables by LAPP, Cable Manufacturers India

 
Let us go through the history of flat cables and understand how LAPP, cable manufacturers India is bringing a change using the flat cable technology.

If you open up your computer, you will find the flat cables. Also known to be the ribbon cables which is used for data communication. Flat cables have evolved to avoid becoming obsolete in the digital era.  

 
Introduction:


As the name suggests these cables are known for the flat structure with many conducting wires running parallel to each other. These cables gained traction as soon as they were introduced in the market. Designed with the objective to replace large, inflexible round cables in a computer system in 1956. By 1960, NASA started incorporating ribbon cable in the aerospace application. The flexibility which this cable provides by taking up little room makes it ideal for use on multiple platforms.

The competition between the cable manufacturers India has led to increased quality and lower cost of installation. LAPP, cable manufacturers India has been constantly working towards standardization, which has created a positive impact in the current market.

Flat cables are chosen as the best option, when the application would require different media types such as data, power, signal, video, air and even liquids, reducing the unwieldy and large round cable designs. They are best suited for the application which involves continuous flexing, tight routing and repetitive motion, such as robots, festoon, and automated processing equipment.  This, in turn, reduces the size of the cable track needed.

Structure:


Let us focus on the flat cables classification, which is based on two factorials, one is the spacing between the conductors while the other is the number of conductors in use. You will find a huge number of options for flat cables, however, the standard “pitch” which is the spacing between the two conductors is 0.05 inches while the conductor count ranges from 4 to 80 conductors.   

Ribbon cables did find its application for both interior and exterior computer connection. However, it did not continue to be used for exterior connection as it was ideal only for tight spaces. Another disadvantage being the capability of the cable to block the airflow affecting the cooling process.

Flat cables eliminate wire coupling issues because wires are protected individually and not wrapped many times, with low weight and small bend radii these wires offer greater flexibility. These wires consume 50% lesser space than the round cables, therefore, find use in high priority applications. Common applications include military, aerospace and medical systems.

The research team of LAPP, cable manufacturers India, is constantly working towards developing and redefining the cable technology. And with the huge range of applications, these cables are part of the development process.






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