Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] 18/4 or similar stranded wire cable

I'll echo Denis on this one. I've got several hundred feet of Igus cable in
my machine and am REALLY pleased w/ it. It's by no means cheap
but the good stuff, never is.

Jarrett

----- Original Message -----
From: denis <denisc1@...>
Date: Monday, June 16, 2008 6:12 pm
Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] 18/4 or similar stranded wire cable

> Hii Jack,
> I'm in Canada, that's what electricians up here call it. It's a
> flexible cord
> with multiple conductors, and a variety of wire sizes and jackets.
> i think
> mostly neoprene. (I've bought 24 conductors/14 awg) It's for use
> in wet
> locations and has a connector with a gland if needed. It' s
> normally used to
> supply power to temporary or loads that move about. Some of it is
> rated 'oil
> resistant' and some of the cables are approved for 90 degrees
> celcius.
> Voltage ranges are up to 600 volts, but most is 300 volts.
> If you want to get some really excellent cables by the foot check
> out Igus,
> here's the link:
> http://www.igus.com/chainflex.asp#CFcables
> No mnimum order. affordable, outstanding performance,
> even 5X bend radius cables and shields if required, incredible
> jacket
> selection.. a whole lot better than cabtire.
> I'm not affiliated with them in any way, other than my own
> customer
> experience, and found that their product and support is excellent.
> They've got an 800 number and will bend over backwards to help you
> with the
> tiniest order.
> cheers,
> Denis
>
>
> On Sunday 15 June 2008 14:36:18 Jack McKie wrote:
> > Dennis,
> >
> > 18/4 "cabtire" is what I ask
> > for??? What is it normally used for?
> > Jack
> >
> > --- On Sun, 6/15/08, denis <denisc1@...> wrote:
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> > From: denis <denisc1@...>
> > Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] 18/4 or similar stranded wire cable
> > To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Sunday, June 15, 2008, 4:11 PM
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> > Hi Jack,
> > try getting some 4 conductor 18awg cabtire cable from an electrical
> > wholesaler, they also might have it in 16 or 14 awg if that will
> work for
> > you.
> > cheers,
> > Denis
> >
> > On Sunday 15 June 2008 11:53:50 Jack Mc Kie wrote:
> > > I was looking ofr 18/4 wire cable with stranded wire to
> hook up
> > > steppers and found I could only get it in very large spools
> for about
> > > $150. Anyone know of other sources of this or similar wire in
> > > reasonable quantity/price? ??
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