Pasternack has announced the launch of its semi-rigid and conformable cable assembly options. These new additions provide enhanced flexibility, performance and customization for a wide range of RF systems and applications. The new cable assemblies include a variety of sizes − 0.047, 0.086, 0.141 and 0.250 in. − in both semi-rigid and conformable cables, offering […]
Canfield Connector launches bulk wire for custom industrial needs
Canfield Connector, a division of Canfield Industries Inc., has launched its CanFlex bulk wire offering. This new product line responds to increasing demand for high-quality, customizable bulk wire solutions, providing wires in cut-to-length sizes ranging from 50 feet to 5,000 feet. CanFlex wires, currently available in PVC with various gauge sizes, are ready to ship […]
Murrplastik cable / hose drag chains and accessories from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added the Murrplastik MP18 series cable/hose drag chains which are built from rugged polyamide (PA) and are available in various sizes with support for cables up to 15 mm diameter. Drag chains are used to route cables/hoses to moving components while keeping them organized and protected. They help extend cable and hose life, […]
More Hammond lay-in and pull-through wireway options from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added new Hammond wireways that are designed to house electrical cables and wires, keep them organized, and protect them from environmental contaminants or physical damage. The new CW series carbon steel lay-in wireways are available with a NEMA 1 rating featuring a removable screw cover with keyhole slots and are offered with or…
Belden Horizon Console
Belden Horizon Console provides a simple, seamless, secure, and reliable way to connect to operational systems. The platform’s edge orchestration capabilities allow users to deploy and manage edge applications across one or many devices at the same time, locally or remotely. Secure Remote Access (SRA) technology helps ensure secure cellular or wired connections. The platform…
High-Performance CAN-Bus cable for advanced engine control systems
Hradil, the German specialist cable engineering firm, introduced a shielded High-Performance CAN-Bus cable for engine and exhaust control systems of heavy-duty 12-cylinder diesel engines. Hradil’s CAN-Bus cable fulfills the demanding requirements set out in the Society of Automotive Engineers’ SAE 1939-11, SAE J1939-14 und SAE J1128 standards. In other words, it belongs to an elite […]
High-Performance CAN-Bus cable for advanced engine control systems
Hradil, the German specialist cable engineering firm, introduced a shielded High-Performance CAN-Bus cable for engine and exhaust control systems of heavy-duty 12-cylinder diesel engines. Hradil’s CAN-Bus cable fulfills the demanding requirements set out in the Society of Automotive Engineers’ SAE 1939-11, SAE J1939-14 und SAE J1128 standards. In other words, it belongs to an elite […]
DigiKey highlights sensing technologies at Sensors Converge 2024
DigiKey invites attendees at Sensors Converge 2024 to visit its booth, #616, June 24-26, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Visitors to DigiKey’s booth can learn more about the sensing and electronics offerings, industry-leading manufacturers and value-add services, view technical demonstrations and participate in a variety of exciting prize giveaways. While visiting the DigiKey […]
Hepworth’s gearless maritime axial-motor drive — from ECM’s PrintStator CAD SaaS platform
Windscreen wiping and wash-systems manufacturer B. Hepworth will commercialize premium-performance windshield wiper products incorporating printed circuit board innovation. Electric motor design and software company ECM PCB Stator Tech and B. Hepworth — the global leader in window wiping/wash systems — have announced the development of a next generation solution integrating PCB Stator electric motors. Per […]
Expanded VFD cables includes 2kV option for electrically demanding needs
LUTZE is expanding its Driveflex VFD cable offering to include a 2kV option for the most electrically demanding applications. The new A219 series expands upon the existing A220 1kV series, offering improved electrical values for 2kV applications. Like all Driveflex cables, the new A219 series was designed with flexibility in mind. With a 7.5 OD […]
Expanded VFD cables includes 2kV option for electrically demanding needs
LUTZE is expanding its Driveflex VFD cable offering to include a 2kV option for the most electrically demanding applications. The new A219 series expands upon the existing A220 1kV series, offering improved electrical values for 2kV applications. Like all Driveflex cables, the new A219 series was designed with flexibility in mind. With a 7.5 OD […]
M12 connectors with assembled wires and advanced sealing concept
binder announces the latest enhancements to its panel mount connectors in M12 size. These connectors now feature assembled wires, an advanced sealing concept, safety features, and sustainable materials. Users in process, sensor, and drive technology also benefit from optional shielding and customization. In addition to the previously offered dip-soldered versions, this variant is now available […]
Smart building Single Pair Ethernet jacks and cables for maximum efficiency
Stewart Connector, a Bel group company, is announcing the release of Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) jacks and cables that adhere to the connectivity component standard IEC 63171-1. SPE enables data as well as power transmission via Power over Data Line (PoDL) with transmission speeds of up to 1000Base-T1 over one pair of copper wires. This […]
Round cable design suitable for drag chain applications from Helukabel
Helukabel announced they have enhanced their AS-Interface (ASi) bus cable offering by adding a round cable design suitable for use in drag chain applications. Traditionally, ASi bus cables are flat and deliver both power and transmit signals in applications such as building automation, process automation, factory automation, and transportation. However, when drag chain-rated ASi bus […]
DigiKey to showcase full automation offerings and value-add services at Automate 2024
DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, invites attendees at Automate 2024 to visit its booth, #2036, May 6-9 in Chicago. Visitors to DigiKey’s booth can learn more about the company’s automation offerings, including its vast product breadth, industry-leading manufacturers, and…
Should servomotor cables be shielded, and if so, why?
Contributed by Frances Richards As with many things in life and engineering, it depends whether you should use shielded servomotor cables. However, in most industrial environments, the answer is a definite yes. Later in this entry, the few instances where unshielded servomotor cables may be appropriate will be discussed. For now, let’s consider some of […]
ABB develops cable protection crafted from discarded ocean fishing nets
An estimated 1 million tons of abandoned, lost and discarded fishing gear (ALDFG), the equivalent of 50,000 double-decker buses, litter the world’s oceans every year, endangering marine life as a major source of ocean plastic pollution. To help address this dangerous marine pollution, ABB Installation Products pioneered industry-leading cable protection crafted from 50% recycle-based polyamide […]
Wireless air treatment solution from Emerson and CoreTigo
The solution enhances Emerson’s AVENTICS high-end air flow and pressure regulation units, by supplementing and retrofitting these into wireless units with CoreTigo’s IO-Link Wireless products. Named the “Energy Saver”, the solution provides a holistic approach that creates the most cost-efficient and simple way to enhance production lines with an advanced air treatment application. The Aventics…
5G reliability enters the automated warehouse
The flexibility of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), which use a wireless navigation system to guide them around a facility, is the reason these self-sufficient machines are so popular in warehouse environments. However, 50 AMRs on the floor will overload the traditional WiFi network. That leads to network latency and interrupts communication between AMRs and the…
Emerson’s new acoustic particle monitor minimizes erosion risk
Emerson has announced the release of the Rosemount SAM42 Acoustic Particle Monitor for measuring the amount of entrained sand in the output from oil and gas wells. The monitor can detect extremely low concentrations of entrained sand in challenging conditions with a high level of measurement repeatability and sensitivity. Accurate real-time data helps minimize erosion…
AchieVe fiber optic Ethernet patch cables available from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added even more network cabling options to their lineup of Communication products. The new AchieVe brand fiber optic Ethernet patch cables provide reliable low-cost multi-mode fiber connections. These cables contain optical fibers that transmit data signals as light, offering much higher transmission speeds than copper cables, and are naturally immune to electromagnetic interference. […]
What’s the difference between copper and aluminum industrial cable?
Contributed by Frances Richards It’s no secret that copper and aluminum are both effective conductors of electricity. Further, most engineers and system designers know that copper is a better conductor and easier to work with, while aluminum is lighter weight and less expensive. Beyond these widely known characteristics, let’s take a closer look at the […]
Reducing CO2 emissions in cable manufacturing is possible with the Pastel B process
Contributed by Horst Messerer, product & sales manager – data, network and bus technology Clear wire identification with different colors is essential for the fast and safe connection of cables and wires. However, conventional marking methods also have disadvantages, such as environmental compatibility, for example. “Pastel B” is an alternative method for marking wire pairs […]
OKW’s BODY-CASE wearable plastic enclosures
Growth in the IIoT mobile electronics segment is set to further boost demand for OKW’s BODY-CASE (IP 65) wearable plastic enclosures. Ergonomic BODY-CASE is ideal for IoT/IIoT, automation, measuring and control, data recording/transmission, geo-location, emergency call/notification, safety technology, mobile stock/sales logging, digital communications, medical, sports, and wellness electronics. Wristwatch-style BODY-CASE fits a standard 18 mm…
What are some disadvantages of unshielded twisted pair cable?
Contributed by Frances Richards Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable is comprised of anywhere from two to 1800 unshielded twisted pairs of 100-ohm copper encased in an outer plastic jacket. This widely used data communication cable is most commonly found in local area networks (LANs) for applications such as computer networking, telecommunications, and Ethernet networks. Benefits […]