March 6, 2013—The Lapp Group has created an online tool that guides engineers in selecting grounding methods for shielded cable installations. A downloadable PDF comparison chart is also available.
According to Jana Andreas-Persson, Product Manager at Lapp USA, selecting the best grounding method requires a balance between installed cost and grounding performance.
She comments, “Some of the most common grounding methods, while seemingly inexpensive in terms of the component cost, require labor-intensive installation procedures that can drive up installed cost significantly. Other methods lack the full 360º contact between the grounding hardware and the cable braid, reducing the effectiveness of the grounding connection and protection against EMI.”
As part of the worldwide Lapp Group, Lapp Group NA offers a complete one-stop automation solution for cable and connector needs. Lapp has the broadest range of products, including ÖLFLEX, UNITRONIC, and ETHERLINE flexible and continuous-flex cables, SILVYN cable track and accessories, EPIC rectangular, circular, and Pin & Sleeve Connectors, SKINTOP strain relief cable glands, FLEXIMARK Cable Marking Systems, remote access ports, and custom harness assemblies. From its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Florham Park, NJ, Lapp Cable Works manufactures custom cables for unique applications.
