3D printing is a relatively new way to mass-produce parts, and that comes with a slight learning curve on the part of both industry (how to make the machines reliable) and you, the buyer. The issue comes down to this: I have heard that a single strand of dental floss will probably not work well pulling a car up a hill. Now, I know what you’re going to say: “crappy dental floss!”, or even “get a smaller car!” But in reality, the floss wasn’t designed to pull a car, any more than the 4CELNK-YR clips are intended to handle all …
Category: 4CELNK-YR Rack Series
4CELNK-YR Rack Series helps organize cables, fluid, air and gas tubes on your wire rack shelving systems.
Stock Becomes Inventory!
Well, the day finally arrived, and I started putting together parts stock into packaged units, ready for shipping. Cool! Cheers! Rando
First printed package inserts, ready to make “stuff”
Closer yet…Four stacks of 1pc each product-inserts for each of the SKUs. Four lines, 20 SKUs in total. Next up is packaging (at least) one of each of those and getting photos of those for the product pages. Then there’s a few more types of photos left in the process, but then it’s on to posting and creating PayPal buttons for my private site, and then on to eBay. Woohoo! Another short post ;-). Cheers, everyone! Rando
You have a lot of cables? We have a lot of clips!
So you have a LOT of cables, eh? Nah, you ain’t got lots of cables; WE got’s lots of cables! (~8 3C/18AWG SVT power cables per clip, with six clips going the full circumference) 😀. Oh…and you can add and remove wires anytime, easily. with No Tools and No Waste. 4CELNK-YR is on a roll (-ing cart)! Regards, Rando
Good Clips , but Not NSF-Certified
A little truth-in-advertising is a must here. While I think yes, I’ve crushed the “NSF-style” wire-management, we have to accept that the nooks-and-crannies peculiar to 3D printing, and that they’re mere ABS (not Nylon or HDPE), means I’m almost certain they won’t ever be certified as Food Safe, or even for use in commercial kitchens. To avoid future lawsuits, we definitely want to make that clear, right up until the day they ARE certified for that. So: to be very clear: “4CELNK-YR parts are not NSF-certified for use in commercial kitchens.” Hey, I don’t wanna make anyone sick, just wanna …
Getting Plated on a Monday
Today we reached a new height of “platedness” 😉. It’s always a big gamble to start that many parts at once: a failure in any one during the run will often doom the entire run and all the plastic that was used up to that point 🙁. So, this plate with 32 parts was a bit worrying, but it’s almost done, and flawless is the conclusion. Red ABS seems to be less stringy than white, but has a very high “stickiness”. It does exceptionally well on the first layer, and so far all the others after it. Wish I could …
Let the Data Entry begin
Woohoo…I now have a “product line”…branded even! Getting closer every step of the way. That’s all for now :D. Rando
What’s this? A whole ‘nother product LINE?
You know how absolutely nobody uses those steel-tube racks for things like restaurants and various equipment stuff, in kitchens and apartments? Yeah, nobody. Not a one. Not sold in all major hardware stores across the world. Nope. Heck, even I don’t not own one ;-). Couple that with a strange “issue” with 3D printing, that makes my parts actually stick in the grooves VERY strongly, and that seems a sure sign of possible positive outcome. Hmmm. Yup. Dang…another market ripe for entry. The yellow marks on those parts mean “defective”…but not for this use! (Snicker Snicker, Chortle Chortle) Regards, Rando
Adding and Removing Cables
Adding Cables Now comes the easy part! Grasp the inside arm with one hand. Push the cable against the outside arm until you can press the cable into the capture area. Optional: Stand back and ask “whoa…where’s the cut tie-wrap?” Removing Cables Here’s where it gets impossible for tie-wraps… Separate the cable you want to remove from the others in the bundle. Grasp the outside arm with one hand. Push the cable against the inside arm until there’s enough room between the arms to pull it out. Do NOT throw wasted tie-wraps in the garbage…since there are none. CAUTION: …
Warnings & Cautions
Please keep the following in mind when using 4CELNK-YR cable clips: Watch for damaged, worn, frayed or otherwise dangerous cables, and replace all that are unsafe. Dangling, partially-secured cords beneath desks, tables, and in shelving can in some instances present electrocution and strangling hazards. Be wary! The 4CELNK-YR arms are closely spaced, and there is spring tension holding them together. Use with care to avoid getting pinched or struck by the arms. 4CELNK-YR Cable Clips are not UL-Listed, they are not specially plenum-rated, nor are they flame-retardant. 4CELNK-YR Cable Clips are not a “safety device”. 4CELNK-YR Cable Clips are not …