igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics and moving cable management systems, announced the world’s first cable carrier system made entirely from recycled material. Cradle-to-cradle: this is the principle of the circular economy, which is based on nature. The aim is to return consumer goods to the biological or technical cycle in order to conserve…
igus becomes world’s first manufacturer to receive UL approval for halogen-free TPE cables
igus announces it is the world’s first cable manufacturer to receive UL appliance wiring material (AWM) certification for its halogen-free TPE cables. This is the first time the testing organization has recognized that halogen-free TPE cables can also meet fire protection requirements. The independent organization, Underwriters Laboratories (UL), is a globally recognized authority in the…
igus expands E4.1 e-chain modular system for long travels
igus has added glide pads and roller chain links to its highly successful E4.1 universal e-chain modular system, an energy supply system favorite for safely guiding cables and hoses on long travel applications. The new glide pads and roller chain links are quick retrofits that will reduce costs and extend the service life of the…
Harness-building software simplifies quoting process, automates harness documentation
Harness Builder 2021 for E3.series introduces enhancements to augment, automate, and improve wire harness design modularization and manufacturing documentation. Harness Builder for E3.series is a cutting-edge solution to efficiently take the wire harness manufacturing process from start to finish. It enables the designer to use intelligent designs to simplify the quoting process, automate the harness…
icotek introduces CCL clamps
The CCL cable clamps are suitable for mounting on all common C-rails with an opening dimension of 16-17 mm. The vibration-proof clamps offer high, flexible clamping ranges from 6 mm to 50 mm. Individual cables or entire cable bundles are secured. To prevent the cable shield from getting damaged, the strain relief is provided via…
Stainless-steel flex conduit, fittings and connectors protect against corrosion
Calbrite is available in five types of stainless-steel flexible conduits for a wide range of applications: Bare Flex – Features “brite” finish for increased corrosion resistance and aesthetics and compatible with Calbrite stainless steel flex connectors. Ideal for roads and bridges, machinery and OEMs. Gray PVC Coated Flex – The PVC coated jacket provides greater…
Reaching new levels of take-up efficiency
As demand for copper wire and other cable products grows, distributors continue to look for ways to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and maximize space in their facilities. In response to industry trends, Reel Power Industrial, a manufacturer of reel and coiling solutions, recently added a new rim drive shaftless take-up to its RD line. The…
Pre-insulated terminals/splices designed for inexpensive, insulated electrical terminations
PLASTI-GRIP terminals and splices are pre-insulated RBY terminals and splices designed specifically to answer the need for inexpensive, insulated electrical terminations. The quality, ease of installation and inherent simplicity make them candidates for almost all commercial applications. PLASTI-GRIP is available in ring, spade, flanged, spaded, and slotted tongue terminals, as well as parallel and butt…
Pre-insulated diamond-grip terminals/splices designed to withstand high vibration and wire movement
Pre-Insulated Diamond Grip (PIDG) terminals and splices are designed for uniform reliability in the most difficult circuit environments, especially where high vibration and wire movement are factors. PIDG terminals and splices can be bent in any direction without fraying the wire insulation or breaking the conductor, ensuring high reliability. PIDG is available in ring, flag,…
Terminals, splices engineered for solid, stranded, or irregular-shaped conductors
SOLISTRAND terminals and splices are specifically engineered to ensure reliable and long lasting performance in the most punishing environments. SOLISTRAND is corrosion resistant, vibration resistant, and features a tensile strength well within the limits of commercial and military specifications. SOLISTRAND is available in ring, flag, spade, hook, and flanged tongue terminals, as well as parallel…
Harting Automotive wins Volkswagen Group Award 2020
Harting Automotive has won the Volkswagen Group Award 2020 in the “E-Mobility” category. The award by Volkswagen Group recognises the exceptional achievements and innovative prowess with which Harting Automotive contributes to the success of Volkswagen AG, as stated in the certificate of thanks. The award praised the company’s proactive, rapid and targeted actions in the…
Emerson components keep water running to COVID-19 field hospital
As the number of New Yorkers infected by COVID-19 skyrockets, health-department officials are bracing for the inundation of local hospitals in coming weeks by thousands of people requiring medical attention. In response to the crisis, the Federal Emergency Management Agency issued a $350 million Mission Assignment to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for construction…
PIC Wire & Cable launches Machforce connector at AUSA
PIC Wire & Cable – A Division of The Angelus Corp., launched new 10G Ethernet connectors product line MACHFORCE at AUSA. MACHFORCE is a D38999 style high-speed 10G data connector designed for rugged aerospace and defense applications. Its patented design offers the market’s highest density 10G Ethernet connector with several key features: Ten 10G Ethernet […]
Cat6a slim patch cable for high-quality networking
ShowMeCables, an Infinite Electronics brand, is pleased to announce the Cat6a slim patch cable to its line of Ethernet cables. A cost-effective and easy network upgrade, the Cat6a slim patch cable is 40% thinner than other Ethernet cables, lending itself to use in tighter spaces without compromising networking speed at 600MHz. Made with pure copper […]
10Gb/s Cat 7 Ethernet cables for military marine and defense applications
TE Connectivity introduces its Raychem Cat 7 cables. Designed for harsh military marine and defense applications, these ruggedized cables include features that optimize performance under tough conditions. TE’s Cat 7 cables support speeds up to 10Gb/s over four jacketed, individually-shielded and twisted pairs. Utilizing the material sciences expertise developed by Raychem, TE is able to […]
TPC Wire & Cable acquires Pittsburgh Wire and Cable
Earlier this month, TPC Wire & Cable Corp. announced it has completed the purchase of Pittsburgh Wire and Cable Inc. PWC is a value-add stocking distributor of high end electrical solutions for the video inspection, mining and rail industries. This acquisition allows TPC to further penetrate new end user markets and expand on its current […]
Heiland Electronics now offers Alpha Wire Pro-Met Metric VDE control cables
Heilind Electronics is now stocking Alpha Wire’s Pro-Met industrial cable, a flexible industrial cable highly resistant to both oils and resistant to UV damage. Standard features include 2 to 12 conductors, grey or transparent jacketing options, and unshielded or tinned copper braid shielding with a 300/500 voltage rating. In addition, customers can select from 50, […]
igus unveils first plastic-steel hybrid energy chain
igus has developed the first plastic-steel hybrid energy chains for safe and compact vertical guidance of cables and hoses. The new energy supply system, called the YE.42, is 50% lighter than conventional steel chains due to the high-performance polymers manufactured by Germany-based igus. The company runs its North American operations out of Providence, R.I. The […]
Space cable that saved space in world’s smallest satellites
A manufacturer of CubeSat’s, a class of spacecraft called nanosatellites was having difficulty in finding a flexible Camera Link cable that could fit inside a very small space. Each CubeSat measured about 4 in. on each side and weighed less than 3 lb, with a volume of about 1 qt. Besides consuming minimal space, the Camera […]
Würth Elektronik offers low-resistance grounding cable clips
Under the product name WE-EEL, Würth Elektronik now offers cable clips made of aluminum sheet to enable stable grounded fixation of cables of various dimensions. Cables with diameters ranging from 2.5 to 20.5 mm can now be simply affixed to circuit boards using clips in any of twelve different sizes and an M4 screw. The […]
TPC Wire & Cable introduces HY-TREX cable for motor power and control
TPC Wire & Cable Corp. (TPC) has introduced a line of wire and cable products designed to support the needs of its OEM customer base. The HY-TREX cable family includes a complete portfolio of options for motor power and control applications where consistent quality, performance, and availability are crucial for the industrial automation market. This […]
Plane assembly takes swift flight with help from igus cable guides
A Spanish manufacturer is using industrial robots equipped with cable guides from igus for quick and efficient riveting of aircraft fuselages on one of the world’s most widely-used planes. LOXIN (ARITEX GROUP) relies on cable guides made of high-performance plastic manufactured by igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics. The guides are used on the […]
Screwless terminal blocks withstand high-temperature operation
CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group announced the addition of screwless terminal block connectors for high-temperature applications. Featuring wide -40 to +130°C operating temperature ranges, the horizontal orientation TBLH10‑350 and TBLH10‑500 series as well as the vertical orientation TBLH10V‑350 and TBLH10V‑500 series provide designers with a rugged solution for any wire-to-board application dealing with extreme temperatures. The four […]
Small cube ICP triaxial accelerometer with an integral cable from PCB
PCB Piezotronics has released their smallest ICP triaxial shock accelerometers—Models 356A04 and 356A05. Developed for electronic drop testing at accelerations up to 5,000 and 20,000 g’s respectively, these models leverage the sensitivity and overload shock resistance of the teardrop models in a triaxial package. Models 356A04 and 356A05 are suitable for measuring shock and vibration…
igus unveils first plastic-steel hybrid energy chain
igus has developed the first plastic-steel hybrid energy chains for safe and compact vertical guidance of cables and hoses. The new energy supply system, called the YE.42, is 50% lighter than conventional steel chains due to the polymers manufactured by Germany-based igus. The company runs its North American operations out of Providence, R.I. The hybrid…