HELUKABEL has introduced the ISOBUS PUR hybrid power and data cable for use in the agriculture industry. This cable connects tractors, combines, sprayers and other farm vehicles to their implements at the front or rear of the machine. The ISOBUS PUR is built to the worldwide ISO 11783 standard that governs the communication between agriculture […]
Food-safe control and motor cables for food and beverage industry
LUTZE Inc, a manufacturer of industrial control, network and power cables, is launching a new line of food safe control and motor cables for the food and beverage industry. LUTZE SILFLEX FBP cables are designed to meet both UL and FDA requirements solving the compliance challenge many food and beverage machine builders and processing companies […]
Cables with rubber boots minimize taping, add protection to connectors
KP Performance Antennas, an Infinite Electronics brand and a manufacturer of wireless network antennas, has just released a new series of cables with rubber boots that are ideal for installations in tight areas where it is difficult to tape individual connectors. KP’s new line of N-type male and RP-SMA male cables includes seven models with […]
Thermocouple extension wire and cable for multiple sensor connection
Extension cable for both Type K and Type J thermocouples is available with either an overall shield (OS) or with individually shielded pairs with an overall shield (SPOS). These cables allow the connection of multiple field sensors to operating instrumentation or PLC input cards with one run versus having to install multiple extension wires. The […]
Flexible Ethernet cables for e-chains with CC-Link IE Field certificate
igus has developed two highly flexible Ethernet cables for use in energy chains that have been tested and certified for use in North American markets. The cables, CFBUS.045 and CFBUS.049, are indispensable for the implementation of Industry 4.0 in automation. The cables have UL certification for North American markets and received the certificate for CC-Link […]
Rewireable IEC cord connector for custom cabling offers V-Lock cord retention
The new 4783 rewireable cord connector from Schurter is the first of its kind to combine a detachable IEC C13 cord connector with the proven V-Lock cord retention system, effectively designed to prevent the power cord from being pulled out of the inlet unintentionally. Available in black, white and grey for differentiating systems, i.e. data […]
Control cabinet cable entry systems simplify installation
The KDL/D cable entry system from AutomationDirect allows cables to be installed through enclosures or other bulkhead surfaces, with the added benefit that pre-made, terminated cables can be installed without disassembling the connectors. The split-frame system enables the quick and simple installation of up to 48 cables in a single frame. Four frame sizes, starting […]
New cable cleat range allows for safe quad formation installation
Cable gland and cable cleat manufacturer, CMP Products, has launched its new quad cable cleat range ‘Saturn’ (QSDSS), which allows cables to be safely installed in quad formation. Designed and developed by CMP’s in-house R&D team, the Saturn quad cleat has a market-leading high short circuit rating of 152k A and has undergone stringent third […]
Hack the Crisis: Harting increases cable assembly supplies in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic, the Harting Technology Group has taken numerous measures to protect its employees on the one hand, while ensuring that customers continue to benefit from a reliable supply of Harting products and solutions on the other. “The protection of employees, but also maintaining the supply chain, is our top […]
Amphenol Custom Cable’s RF cable assemblies available from Digi-Key
Amphenol Custom Cable (ACC) has introduced a select variety of standard length cable assemblies into Digi-Key Electronics. These cable configurations feature high quality Amphenol RF connectors and offer customers an assortment of options that are ideal for applications such as IoT, medical, drone and RFID technology. RF connector configurations that are included in this initial […]
Strada Whisper cable receptacles allow for high-speed signal data rates
TE Connectivity today announced the launch of its new Strada Whisper cable receptacles, which can allow engineers to start designing for up to 112G PAM-4 data rates in servers, switches and routers. These cable receptacles incorporate Strada Whisper connectors on one end and connect to a variety of other high speed solutions on the other, […]
Molex launches online custom cable design tool
Molex has launched the Custom Cable Creator, a solution that enables customers to efficiently design custom cable harnesses within one simple online tool. The tool fits almost any application to meet the needs of most major industries, including consumer, home appliance, medical and data computing. The Cable Creator allows users to choose from many different […]
Importance of standardizing industrial bus cables
As bus products evolve to faster and more environmentally-friendly products, the need for backward compatibility is important. Contributed by Neal Allen, Vice President of Engineering, Helukabel USA Despite the move towards Ethernet-based protocols, controls manufacturers continue to avoid standardization and create their own proprietary bus cable. This article will explore how the industrial marketplace has […]
20 AWG multi-conductor flexible control cable with TPE jacket
Multi-conductor flexible control cable from AutomationDirect is now available in 20 AWG unshielded models with 3 to 25 conductors including ground. Existing gauge sizes are available from 18 AWG to 10 AWG with 3 to 41 unshielded or shielded conductors including ground wire. The cable’s outer jacket is a flexible, premium grade Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) […]
Quick-disconnect M8 cables and M12 field wireable connectors
Quick-disconnect cables from AutomationDirect have a 3, 4 or 5-socket M8 female connector on one end and 3, 4 or 5 open leads on the other end to provide fast and easy connection between field devices and terminal connections. A “lock in place” nickel plated brass or zinc coupling nut resists high levels of shock […]
Custom-made cables available with hybrid composite constructions
Remee Wire & Cable announced that is now offering new custom design and manufacturing capabilities for cable products. Remee has recently added capabilities to make hybrid composite constructions with fiber optic and copper cable under one jacket. In addition, the company expanded its insulation and jacket compound offerings to include cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) and Zero […]
Cable management kit pairs with any cobot arm
Large and mid-sized corporations alike are becoming more interested in automating tedious and repetitive tasks. We are still quite far, though, from fully automated processes and manufacturing and assembly still require some human interaction. It is estimated that collaborative robots are likely to account for nearly 35% of all industrial robots sold by 2025. igus […]
Cosemi expands Amazon storefront with USB hybrid active optical cables
Cosemi Technologies Inc. announced that it has enhanced its Amazon storefront with the addition of a wide range of USB hybrid active optical cables. These cables, which will be available both on Amazon U.S. and Europe, bring consumers one step closer to the optimal HD experience. Increased demand for higher resolutions is leading the charge […]
Industrial-duty LED lights available for power cord reels
Coxreels new line of three industrial duty LED lights is available on the PC13 (Power Cord) cord reels. The LED lights feature a variety of industrial-grade features and options, including: a 50,000-hour rating, internal light diffusers, and shatter-resistant polycarbonate lenses. Coxreels’ LED lights also feature adjustable steel hooks for hands-free placement. Whether you are looking […]
Cable grommet with peelable, staged membrane ring
icotek presents its new cable grommet KT-SC with peelable membrane rings. The new cable grommet KT-SC has removable rings with graduated sealing areas. The new grommet KT-SC is based on the grommet size “KT large” from icotek. It enables the routing and sealing of cables and hoses with diameters from 5 to 28 mm. The […]
VFD/servo cable with signal pair for brake control or sensor feedback
VFD-SC series VFD/servo cable offers four conductors, available in 16 to 10 AWG gauges, plus a foil-shielded signal pair. The VFD-SC series is the same high-quality cable as the standard VFD-C series; the addition of the shielded 16 AWG signal pair allows the cable to be used with motors and drives requiring brake control or […]
Interstate Connecting Components offering TE’s Wiring ID, labeling products
Interstate Connecting Components, (ICC), a division of Heilind Mil-Aero and distributor of military-aerospace connectors and accessories, is now carrying the complete selection of identification and labeling items from TE Connectivity. Included in ICC’s offering are printable, non-adhesive tags and high-performance heat-shrinkable tubing available in several configurations, colors and sizes. Among the most popular tubing products […]
Coaxial cable cutter tool now available from CDM Electronics
CDM Electronics today announced the availability of Times Microwave Systems’ new CCT-03 coaxial cable cutting tool. The tool is uniquely optimized to cut Times Microwave’s ≤ 0.600 in. diameter coaxial cable with just one cut. Specifically intended for use by operators of any skill level to reduce training requirements, its utilization minimizes waste and ensures […]
Integrated Network Cable announces rebranding, changes name to INC Installs
Integrated Network Cable, an Infinite Electronics brand, announces its rebranding to INC Installs to reflect its evolution into a full range installation provider specializing in IT, voice, video, and data networks. Reflecting on the new direction, Patrick Gifford, Vice President of Installation Services, said, “The name change honors our heritage and the core principles that […]
Optronics acquires USA Harness
Optronics International announced that it has completed its acquisition of Texas-based USA Harness Inc. A manufacturer of trailer harnesses and electronic control systems, USA Harness serves the global transportation industry with its USA-PLUS Sealed Modular Wiring Harness System and its patented USA-PLUS Modular Connection System. With its unique O-ring-style seal and secondary lock pin design, […]