Binder USA has developed a complete portfolio of connectors, contacts, tools and accessories for crimp termination. binder’s crimp variants simplify wiring for quick cable assembly on site. The 423 series M16 connector offers reliable connectivity for signals, data, and electrical power with low contact resistance and gas tightness. These connectors have the tensile strength and […]
Quabbin communication cable options from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added new communication cables from Quabbin, providing even more options for reliable Ethernet and Profinet communication. New continuous flexing 26 AWG Cat5e or Cat6/6a shielded industrial Ethernet cable is available with two or four twisted pairs. Cable jacket options include Zero Halogen Flame Retardant (ZHFR), Flame Retardant Thermoplastic Elastomer (FR-TPE), and Thermoplastic Elastomer […]
Atkore releases MC Glide Fire Alarm control cable for improved cable installation
The innovative, patented MC Glide Fire Alarm Control Cable is a flatter, smoother, and more time-effective solution for cable installation, available under Atkore’s AFC Cable Systems brand and the MC Glide Product Family. MC Glide Fire Alarm works with the same tools, fittings, and supports as traditional MC Cables, and is designed to reduce fatigue […]
Components Express receives UL listing for line of standard M12 cable assemblies
Components Express Inc. (CEI) announces it has received the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listing for its new line of M12 cable assemblies. These cables join the company’s wide range of standard products available for quick shipping from the company’s US-based manufacturing facility. CEI’s new UL-listed M12 cable assemblies come in standard lengths up to 15 m, […]
Cables connected to sustainability
Important decisions loom for manufacturers in making equipment more eco-friendly. Contributed by Thomas Renner • on behalf of igus Inc. Nowadays, sustainability permeates nearly every manufacturing decision. It’s not enough to just make a product anymore. Businesses are tasked with ensuring they comply with green energy initiatives, and phrases such as “circular economy” and “eco-friendly” […]
Additional and FDA-compliant Murrplastik cable entry system components
AutomationDirect has added new cable entry system options to their Murrplastik product line. Murrplastik cable entry systems easily allow installation of non-terminated or pre-made /terminated cables through an enclosure or other bulkhead surface. The new KDP/R series offers a general-purpose, round, one-piece frame available in two different sizes, capable of holding up to 46 non-terminated […]
Secured cable management made easy with hook-and-loop tape fasteners
The cable management specialist, icotek presents hook-and-loop tape fasteners, KBH-R and KBH-S. The holders, in combination with the hook-and-loop tape cable tie, offer a versatile alternative to conventional cable ties. The KBH series is used for cable support and cable routing. The fasteners are now available for numerous mounting profiles. The KBH-R hook-and-loop fasteners are […]
Heavy-duty sealed connector series suits growing density and power demands
As density and power demands increase within the industrial and commercial transportation industry, TE Connectivity has expanded its Heavy-Duty Sealed Connector series to include more than half a dozen new products. With these new additions, there are now six different connector sizes, 23 different standard configurations and seven fixing slides for different panel thickness in […]
Combat high-vibration environments with SMPM cable assemblies
Amphenol RF is pleased to introduce high-performance SMPM cable assemblies designed on industry‐standard flexible cable types. This micro‐miniature interface is commonly used in high‐frequency applications and is ideal for high-vibration environments when mated with limited or full detent receptacle jacks. These assemblies feature straight and right-angle plug-to-plug configurations on 0.085-in. flexible cable. They offer reliable […]
igus e-chain stays at the highest cleanroom class even after 60 million double cycles
igus announced that its e-skin flat cleanroom-compatible e-chain systems still qualify for the highest cleanroom class even after 1.5 years of continuous use and 60 million double cycles. A test unprecedented in the industry led to this result. The test was carried out in a cleanroom laboratory set up by igus in cooperation with the […]
Lutze Driveflex and MotionFlex VFD cables available from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added new Lutze Driveflex and Motionflex variable frequency drive cables which provide supreme protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI). These cables are available in 18 to 8 AWG sizes and include four black conductors with a green/yellow ground conductor of the same gauge. Each conductor is labeled for easy identification and is covered in […]
Are gold- or silver-plated connectors or contacts right for my application?
Learn the proper electrodeposition for contacts and connectors to ensure reliability in your electrical devices. Contributed by Luke Copp • Sales & Marketing Associate for Advanced Plating Technologies Modern manufacturing relies on critical connections made via strong electroplating, as more and more devices are connected to provide instant access to information and data. However, any electrical […]
High-speed data transfer USB 3.1 (10Gb/s) connectors from LEMO
Thanks to the development of the Internet of Things (IoT), more and more machines, vehicles, and objects are utilizing more sensors to communicate with one another and the outside world. It is increasingly important than ever to send data reliably in the shortest time possible. The new LEMO USB 3.1 connectors were designed to meet […]
12G SDI cables and connectors enable high-resolution video transmission
Pasternack, an Infinite Electronics brand, has broadened its line of highly reliable 12G SDI interconnects engineered to maximize 4K and ultra-HD video signal transmission. Pasternack’s new 12G SDI cables and connectors are designed for high durability and reliability. They feature 10 µin minimum contact plating and BNC and 1.0/2.3 connector options, and provide four times […]
SMA interconnects ensure reliability in extreme exposure environments
Amphenol RF expanded its line of extreme exposure RF interconnects with an additional SMA bulkhead jack. This connector is a waterproof, IP67-rated solution designed to terminate to flexible, low-loss LMR 400 cable. In addition to the standard features of this popular interface, this connector offers an extra layer of protection that guards against harsh external […]
Highly customizable, simplified proportional valve is a step ahead of the competition
Proportional valves are considered both flow and directional valves, to meter flow and control the direction in which flow is metered. When specifying a proportional valve for fluid power control, you need a driver to control the ramp rate and open the valve. Combining these two devices together allows you to have control flow precisely,…
Compact Chainflex control cables guarantee 100 million cycles
igus is continuously improving to optimize customers’ moving applications. The specialist for moving cables has now refined its successful chainflex control cable series. The CF98.PLUS and CF99.PLUS are the only cables on the market that are guaranteed to handle over 100 million cycles or that can be used in energy chains with tiny bend radii […]
Harwin increases mixed layout Hi-Rel connector portfolio
Harwin has expanded the contact layout options of its Gecko-MT high-reliability (Hi-Rel) connectors. Announced at Electronica in Munich, the new variants have been added to complement the existing symmetrical 2-power/8-signal and 4-power/8-signal layouts. There are six new contact arrangements that feature 2 to 6 power contacts and 4 to 24 signal contacts. These have a […]
High-speed connectors for USB and Ethernet protocols
LEMO has announced the expansion of its field-proven high-speed data transfer portfolio with the release of USB 3.1 and Single Pair Ethernet connectors, available as of November 15th, 2022. LEMO is completing its existing USB 2.0 compliant portfolio with a new range of USB 3.1 connectors providing data transfer speed up to 10 Gb/s. Their […]
Molex leverages Supplyframe Design-to-Source Intelligence solutions
Supplyframe today announced that Molex is deploying Supplyframe’s innovative Design-to-Source Intelligence suite to enhance its existing business and new product development supplier interaction with a single digital platform. Through this partnership, Molex will use Supplyframe’s NPI and DirectSource solutions to bring both electronic and non-electronic commodities spend under management, increase operational efficiency, and accelerate quoting […]
ITT Cannon underlines engineering innovation and sustainability at electronica 2022:
At electronica 2022, ITT Cannon will showcase its latest product innovations and robust interconnect portfolio that provides reliability across multiple end markets, including aerospace, defense, medical, e-mobility, industrial, and transportation. In addition, the company will highlight key sustainability initiatives from manufacturing processes to products. The company will be at Stand 125, Hall A2, at electronica […]
12G SDI interconnects maximizes 4K and ultra-HD signal transmission
Fairview Microwave, an Infinite Electronics brand, has broadened its line of reliable 12G SDI interconnects that enable high-resolution, uncompressed video signal transmission. Fairview’s new 12G SDI cables and connectors maximize 4K and ultra-HD signal transmission and provide four times the bandwidth of HD. They are offered in BNC and 1.0/2.3 connector options, are backwards compatible […]
Field-wireable M8 connectors for single-pair Ethernet
Binder USA’s new series 808 M8 connectors are used for data and power transmission in factory processes and building applications. Designed for single-pair Ethernet (SPE) applications, these miniaturized industrial connectors are easily integrated into standard sensor technology housings. They meet IEC 63171-5 and 63171-6 standards for mechanical, electrical, test specification, and mating faces, as well […]
Ensure environmental protection with IP67 BNC to microminiature MCX and MMCX cables
Amphenol RF expanded its cable assembly portfolio with additional BNC to MCX and MMCX configurations. These assemblies are designed on flexible RG-316 cable and offer reliable electrical performance up to 6 GHz with standard lengths from 6 in to 3 m. Assemblies that feature the popular BNC connector to microminiature MCX and MMCX interconnects are […]
Modular grommet system for mounting connectors
IMAS-Connect by icotek is a modular designed grommet system for mounting circular connectors, Keystone connectors, PushPull connectors, hose fittings, pressure compensation solutions and much more. By utilizing the modular adapter system, the split icotek cable entry frame allows you to run cables (with or without connectors) and incorporate connectors in a single knock-out. The keystone […]