EMC cable clamps
EMI shielding and earthing components
For process measurement and control equipment an increasingly higher level of protection against failure is required. EMI shielding and earthing is very important. The area where the cable shield is connected to the cabinet earth is a critical point. It is very important that the connection has a low resistance. All icotek EMC cable clamps for shielding cable diameters from 1.5 to 75 mm have been tested using different frequency ranges. All tests have shown minimal leakage resistance.
icotek EMC solutions at a glance
Info guide – everything you need to know about EMC solutions
Info guide – everything you need to know about EMC solutions
Today’s industrial process technology is far more sensitive to electromagnetic disturbances creating the need for proper electromagnetic compatibility.
But what does that mean?
This video explains clearly why EMC is so important.
The EMC cable clamps provide a large contact area to the cable shield (see figure A). In comparison to conventional shielding brackets (see figure B), the SKL line can provide up to 50% more contact area. The specified clamping range can be exceeded by up to 10%.
SKL shield clamps are available in several mounting types like screw type mounting on metal plates or mounting them on DIN rails or bus bars. Properly sized and used in conjunction with cable ties, many EMC cable shielding products provide strain relief in accordance with BS EN 62444.
If you need to install a larger amount of cables and they have to be shielded in a relatively small space, icotek offers EMC clamp assemblies RLF and RLFZ, an efficient EMI shielding solution for up to 12 cables.
You can configure your own customised clamp assembly for your application with our EMC Configurator. Individually choose your shield clamp sizes and positions according to your cable diameters.
As an alternative to our EMI shielding clamps we also offer classic spring loaded shield brackets in various sizes and mounting types.
EMC cable collectors for cable entry frames and for cable glands as well as earthing tapes round up our wide range of EMC cable shielding products.
Note: Shield clamps and shield brackets are not eligible for certification as components according to the requirements of the directive and standards for electrical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres (ATEX). Therefore, the use of shield connections in hazardous areas is possible even without approval.