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cable carriers provide a safe solution for material handlers ProDUcts mAchine BUiLDing, FrAmeWorks & sAFety
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With the new MHL340 G and MHL350 G material handlers from FUCHS, the hydraulics, electrics, lubrication, heating and air conditioning had to be safely routed from the main machine to the cab, even when in motion. These, however, needed to be routed in such a way that everything was both protected but easily accessible, while also looking tidy. Easy and time saving installation was also essential. TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP provided the solution
with its KC0900 cable carrier system with RS stays from the Vario-Line, which is used in different widths and lengths for the machines. The hybrid cable carrier is supplemented with a strain relief comb from the UNIFLEX Advanced 1665 series.
divider systems can be used to precisely adapt the inner distribution to the variety of cables and hoses between the cab and the working unit. The service points remain accessible. For this application, the cable carrier does not
move, but rather serves as a rigid cable and hose management system that not only contributes to a long service life of the components, but also presents a neat appearance. Of further benefit, these offered a sturdy design, great flexibility and easy installation, the company states.
The aluminium stays are available in a 1mm grid and can be installed without screws, and different
compAct seRvo bRAke FoR hIgh volume ApplIcAtIons
New from KENDRION is Slim PM, a compact permanent magnet brake for servo motors with low to medium torques. This, the company explains, has been designed as a cost-effective
solution for high-volume applications, such as in automation technology, robotics, conveyor technology, and tooling and packaging machines. KENDRION has redesigned the brake’s magnetic circuit
from the ground up, resulting in a design that simplifies the overall system and reduces complexity in both material usage and the manufacturing process. In addition, the Slim PM is designed for an extended temperature range and uses the same motor interface as the company’s proven high-torque permanent magnet brake. “We wanted to develop a permanent magnet brake that
could be seamlessly integrated into existing structures,” explains Waldemar Schaermann, product manager at KENDRION. “The Slim PM is therefore not intended as a standalone solution, but as a complement to our High Torque Line. Two brakes, one system, that’s our approach.”
kenDRIon
www.kendrion.com/en
tsubAkI kAbelschlepp
https://tsubaki-kabelschlepp.com/en-gb/
steering joysticks: the ergonomic choice
According to an ergonomics study completed in early 2026 by Furtwangen University in collaboration with HMI specialist RAFI, using a joystick to steer agricultural machinery can significantly reduce physical strain. The study compared the strain levels of steering wheel and joystick steering using
objective measurements of muscle activity via electromyography, as well as subjective evaluations by 21 participants from the agricultural sector. The results were clear: a steering joystick positioned to the left of the driver’s seat allows mobile machinery to be operated with significantly less effort and fatigue than a steering wheel. Short precise hand movements with the forearm resting comfortably on the armrest eliminate strenuous steering actions and frequent wheel turning, which place considerable strain on the shoulders and neck. Only the forearm muscles exhibit slightly higher activity with the joystick. In the categories
‘physical demands’ and ‘effort’, the steering wheel was rated as significantly more strenuous. Furthermore, the joystick achieved higher satisfaction ratings, indicating strong usability and intuitive operation. The combination of significantly reduced physical workload and high user satisfaction therefore makes joystick steering a promising alternative for the future of agricultural technology. RAFI has extensive experience in the development and design of custom control
levers, manufacturing variants with a variety of guide mechanisms, control functions and durability features. While joysticks were previously developed primarily as right- hand controls for operating attachments, the company is now focusing on steering joysticks for direct vehicle control.
RAFI
www.rafi-group.com/en/
A new 3.5in TFT display featuring IPS (In-Plane Switching) has been launched by Inelco Hunter. IPS is a high-performance liquid crystal
display (LCD) technology known for superior colour accuracy and wide viewing angles. IPS liquid crystals rotate parallel to the display surface to improve light transmission. The main features of the display include
VGA resolution, an SPI interface and 500nits brightness. The LCM (Liquid Crystal Display Module) has a thickness of 3.2mm, with 12 backlight LEDs and a typical current consumption of 40mA. The display resolution is 640 x 480 pixels (RGB, 24-bit colour). The LCM
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new 3.5in tft display features ips lcd technology and the MTBF is 50,000 hours. The
500 cd/m2
display offers a full viewing angle, normally black, and the operating temperature is -20˚C to +70˚C. The drive IC is an NV3052CGRB (or compatible IC). The 3.5in high-resolution format makes the
touch panels ideal for applications such as industrial instrumentation, vending machines, point-of-sale screens, EV charging stations, smart home control panels and medical devices.
has a 24-bit RGB parallel display interface, and SPI (configuration). The brightness is
Inelco hunter t: 0118 916 6928
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