Canfield Connector expands its offering of its GatorMate line of products. With their 2-, 3-, and now 4-pin GT series of connectors, Canfield is able to provide rugged connectors that are both fully molded and customizable. GT Series connectors are designed to eliminate the need to purchase expensive crimping tools while reducing labor required to […]
igus launches its new ‘Chainge’ recycling platform
Customer feedback on the “Chainge” recycling initiative, launched in 2019, is so positive that igus is now expanding the project. In the future, a new and unique online platform will allow recycling not only of e-chains but also of other technical plastic waste. Customers can also purchase processed material (ground material and regranulate) on the […]
New369 shielded panel and PCB connectors expand harsh environment capabilities
TE Connectivity is extending its time-tested 369 connector series with the new 369 shielded rectangular panel and PCB connectors for environments that demand ambient EMI noise protection. These connectors incorporate the benefits of the 369 series and create opportunities with additional applications such as ethernet, power distribution and mixed signal/power devices. “The combination of shielding […]
Quabbin data cables from AutomationDirect
The new Quabbin data cables are designed with impedances specific for RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 communication applications in industrial environments. These high-quality, low-capacitance data cables have tinned copper conductors with twisted pairs that help reduce electrical noise sensitivity and are available in one-, two-, three-, or four-pair color-coded versions. The polyethylene conductor insulation provides a […]
Cable assembly configurations for RFID and industrial applications
Amphenol RF is pleased to offer cable assembly configurations featuring popular RF interfaces that are uniquely engineered to support RFID applications. These assemblies are designed using flexible, low loss LMR cable types which provide superior shielding compared with RG style coaxial cables. The RFID assemblies are available in various standard imperial and metric lengths up […]
Smaller, faster, safer, and easier rectangular connector
Industrial electrical connectors have consistently faced the challenge of being ‘smaller, faster, safer, and easier’ in the modern manufacturing era. Those four keywords have been one of the manufacturing trends in the automation industry with the following implicit requirement, ‘The components and connectors are required to be small and compact while being waterproof and resistant […]
Non-reflective black-plated RF interconnects for harsh and covert environments
Amphenol RF is pleased to introduce a black zinc-cobalt plating option for a variety of radio frequency connectors and coaxial adapters to expand the versatility of existing product designs. These interconnects are engineered for performance and manufactured with durable materials. This alternate plating offers up to 48 hours of corrosive-resistance to salt spray exposure and […]
LAPP will introduce plug-and-play data cable monitoring device at Pack Expo
LAPP will unveil an innovative cable monitoring device alongside its broad lineup of industrial cables and connectors during Pack Expo 2022 at Booth LU-8758. Etherline Guard is a new, plug-and-play cable monitoring device that acquires sensor data about the physical properties of industrial Ethernet data cables, allowing users to monitor actual cable performance and identify […]
Lutze Silflex food & beverage control cable available from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added new Lutze Silflex FBP cable options to their existing cut-to-length cable lineup. More 20, 18, 14, and 12 AWG shielded and unshielded cables, an additional 16AWG shielded cable, and a new 10 AWG shielded cable option are now available. Lutze Silflex FBP cable is specifically designed to meet all UL and FDA […]
Silicon Labs takes Gold for its wireless SOCs in 2022 LEAP Awards
Winners of the 2022 LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) were announced earlier this week in a digital ceremony, with a high number of products across 14 categories. This annual competition aims to celebrates the most innovative and forward-thinking products serving the design engineering space. This year’s winners were chosen by an independent judging […]
Harting and TTI Inc. announce partnership in the Americas
Harting and TTI Inc. announced that the two companies are entering into a partnership in the Americas. TTI will be an authorized distributor of Harting’s broad portfolio of industrial connectivity solutions. TTI Inc. is an authorized specialty distributor of interconnect, passive and electromechanical components and the distributor of choice for electronics manufacturers worldwide. TTI and […]
Würth Elektronik extends its range of coaxial products
Würth Elektronik has extended its portfolio of coaxial connectors, rounding off its already comprehensive coax connector portfolio. The SMA connectors are specifically designed for a frequency range up to 18 GHz at an impedance of 50 Ω. Thanks to their threaded coupling technology, they are ideally suited as data lines in environments subject to strong […]
Moog and Komatsu to demonstrate fully electric wheel loader at Bauma
Moog Inc. announced that it has collaborated with Komatsu to build a fully electric compact wheel loader machine. The companies will demonstrate the connected and automation-ready, zero-emission, battery-powered machine at bauma 2022 from October 24 – 30 in the Komatsu demo area (FM.713/1). Moog’s intelligent machine electrification system includes an electric traction motor, lift, tilt…
CDM Electronics offers Amphenol Mil-Spec and Mil-Type audio connectors
CDM Electronics announced the availability of the complete line of Amphenol Nexus Technologies’ AJ and AP Series of QPL MIL-DTL-55116 and M55116-Type audio connectors. Engineered to meet and/or exceed the requirements of Department of Defense command, control, communications, and computer (C4) systems, parts are widely specified for the broadest range of mission-critical military, tactical, aerospace, […]
MPO Field TV connector offers robust, high density for optical links
Amphenol Socapex’s MPO Field solution enables users to transform a standard MPO patchcord into a robust connector designed to resist the harshest environments. The MPO patchcord is integrated into a metallic plug based on MIL-STD-38999 Series III, shell size 13 Military connector, to protect it from shocks, dust and fluids. There is no requirement for […]
igus brings shore power to U.S. ports with e-chain and specialized cables
The readychain iMSPO, a revolutionary mobile shore power source, is now available in the United States. Motion plastics specialist igus presented the technology at the September PORTS ’22 conference in Honolulu, Hawaii. The iMSPO (igus Mobile Shore Power Outlet) from igus is a self-propelled socket for the shore power connection of container strips. Based on […]
Allied Electronics & Automation announces five new suppliers
Allied Electronics & Automation, a trading brand of RS Group plc, announces five new suppliers with stock on shelves. The five new suppliers — Stewart Connector, Keystone Technologies, MicroCare, Rice Lake Weighing Systems, and Astrodyne TDI — add to Allied’s already-extensive selection of connectivity, lighting, facility maintenance, weighing equipment, and filtering products and offer new […]
Push-in line Klippon Connector AITB terminal blocks
Weidmüller AITB modular terminal block system provide users with a multi-tier, roof-style terminal block with push-in technology for applications where space is limited. In addition to feed-through terminals with and without integrated PE connection, the AITB portfolio also includes test-disconnect terminals with multi-functional use. Pluggable fuse and component holders can be easily integrated to allow […]
PicoMQS connector system helps automotive OEMs reduce component size and weight
With the increasing amount of electrical content within vehicles, the automotive industry is challenged to find solutions that reduce component packaging and weight without impacting performance. To address this need, TE Connectivity has developed PicoMQS miniaturized automotive connector system. Designed for space-constrained signal interfaces that require automotive-grade robustness, optimized performance, minimized packaging and ease of […]
6080 connector with V-Lock power cords rated IP54 under load
Schurter announces the first-of-its-kind IEC C14 connector series 6080 with mating C13 V-Lock power cords for protection against dust and water ingress. The new power entry combination provides an IP54 rating when power is connected during equipment operation, as well as an IP67 rating between the connector and the appliance. Ingress protection of particles and […]
Data cable monitoring device simplifies preventative maintenance
LAPP has introduced its Etherline Guard data monitoring device for data cables. This compact, easy-to-use unit lets users carry out maintenance measures on data cables according to their actual condition and performance — to avoid unexpected failures. Although LAPP Etherline Industrial Ethernet (IE) cables are durable and long-lasting, they are subjected to repeated dynamic movements […]
STS container cranes: fit for the future thanks to the new igus heavy-duty rol e-chain
igus has introduced the rol e-chain P4HD.56.R — a new heavy-duty energy chain cable carrier designed for long travels, high speeds, heavy cable loads, and Industry 4.0. Over the past 25 years, container ships have grown larger and larger as shipping companies continue to seek economies of scale and fuel efficiency. Currently, the world’s largest […]
Expanded round patch cord provide reliable electronic connections
Canfield Connector, a manufacturer of high-quality electronic connection and sensor technology, has expanded its manufacturing abilities to save their customers both time and money. Canfield has grown a reputation of providing high quality M8 and M12 connectors for sensing and automation applications. In the past, previous designs have required the end user to design a […]
First monitoring system for triflex multi-axis carriers from igus
igus introduced i.Sense TR.B, the world’s first breakage monitoring system for multi-axis cable carriers. Robots have long been an indispensable part of many areas of industrial production, and their range of tasks continues to grow in the wake of digitization. Whether welding, painting, soldering, or palletizing, industrial robots work dynamically. A flexible multi-axis dress pack […]
Pre-assembled overmolded cables for M12 connectors
binder USA introduces pre-assembled and pre-tested overmolded cables for use with M12 connectors. The new ready-to-connect cables eliminate the need for single-core wiring, reducing errors and speeding up installations. They are essential to plug & play and plug & work solutions in M12 field installations. The cables are suitable for usage in industrial networks including […]