Wire & Cable Tips

igus is proud to announce that its e-loop modular cable carrier has been selected as the winner of the 2025 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Woelfel Best Mechanical Engineering Achievement (BMEA) Award. The award was officially presented at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) on May 6, in Houston, at the igus booth #3565. The […]

Pasternack, an Infinite Electronics brand has launched its first-ever line of fiber optic cable assemblies. Pasternack offers both custom and standard lengths with the same-day shipping and rapid technical support that have made the company a trusted name in the electronics industry.   “With our new fiber optic cable assemblies, we’re offering customers a unique […]

As digitalization and connectivity continue to transform the rail and transport sectors, the need for reliable, robust, and high-performance communication solutions is on the rise. To address this demand, binder is strategically expanding its product range. The company is enhancing its M12-X-coded connectors to meet the rigorous requirements of these dynamic markets. These advancements aim […]

AutomationDirect has added Southwire flexible metal conduit to their growing selection of electrical conduit and wiring solutions. Southwire’s Alflex type RWA (Reduced Wall Aluminum) and Galflex type RWS (Reduced Wall Steel) conduits are built using a metal strip that is helically formed into a continuously interlocked flexible metal conduit which can withstand impact and crushing…

Amphenol RF has expanded its Automate Type A mini-FAKRA portfolio with additional pre-configured breakout cable options designed on industry-standard cable types. These assemblies are available in two new configurations: quad-port mini-FAKRA straight jack to four (4) straight FAKRA plugs on TFC 302LL and dual-port mini-FAKRA straight jack to two (2) FAKRA straight jacks on RG-174 […]

AutomationDirect has added Helukabel unshielded “extra hard use” 600-V SOOW and 300-V SJOOW portable cords. Portable cord (also called service cord) is cable with multiple conductors used for electrical power connections that are not intended to be permanent. Applications for these cables often involve portable equipment such as power tools or temporary installations such as […]

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, 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 […]

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, […]

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 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…

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, 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…

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 […]

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 […]

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…

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…