Over the past half-century, Cicoil has supplied tens of thousands of compact cable assemblies for both commercial and military aircraft and offers reliable solutions for electric-powered vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft (eVTOL, Air Taxis, UAV’s) as well. Cicoil’s lightweight Flexx-Sil jacketed power cables offer exceptional all-weather flexibility, mechanical durability and are ideal when ease of routing is required. […]
Flat cable solutions for guided missile applications
Over the decades, Cicoil has supplied thousands of compact cable assemblies for the most sophisticated guided missile systems on the planet, and today continues to build upon its legacy by continuing to offer innovative solutions for growing new technology applications. Its proprietary Flexx-Sil encased flat cables are designed to provide uninterrupted electrical and signal operation, […]
Fungus-resistant Flexx-Sil flat cables for extreme environments
In 1998, Cicoil developed an ultra-pure cable jacketing material which is ideally suited for highly flexible and high-performance flat cable applications. This Cicoil-exclusive material named Flexx-Sil, is a unique, engineered polymer that includes the best aspects of silicone rubber, without the impurities and additives found in common silicone polymers. Cicoil’s Patented Flexx-Sil rubber offers a […]
Cicoil expands its Engineered Systems capabilities
Cicoil is pleased to announce the expansion of its Engineered Systems design, prototype and turn-key services. Cicoil’s ability to manufacture electromechanical and box-build sub-systems from start to finish provides multiple benefits to its Mil-Aero customers. Located at www.cicoil.com, these services allow defense industry contractors to streamline design time, reduce their supply base, cut costs and […]
Solar panel power cables for voltages to 42,000 Vdc
Rated for voltages up to 42,000 Vdc, Cicoil’s Flexx-Sil jacketed single conductor and multi-conductor power cables have been designed to provide absolute reliability in solar panel powered systems. Cicoil’s Crystal-Clear cable designs allow for uninterrupted performance in operation critical applications, such as low earth orbit Cubesats, ground based autonomous vehicles, drones and aircraft, Space Rovers […]
Low-smoke, zero Halogen ribbon cables
Cicoil now offers Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) IDC Ribbon Cables for applications that require non-toxic, corrosive free, low smoke, flame retardant, zero halogen content and environmentally friendly cables. Unlike other LSZH cables that tend to be stiff, Cicoil’s ultra-flex design is the perfect alternative. The Ultra-flexible IDC Ribbon Cable is jacketed with Cicoil’s proprietary […]
Ultra-flexible Cat 6A cable for mission-critical applications
Unlike common Ethernet cables, Cicoil’s highly flexible Flat Cat 6A cables are rugged, halogen-free + flame retardant (HFFR), free of contaminants; and perform exceptionally well when continuously flexed and exposed to extreme temperature conditions (–65° to 165°C). This combination of features makes Cicoil Cat 6A the ideal Ethernet cable choice for mission critical application. While […]
Cicoil releases Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen Cable catalog
Cicoil is pleased to announce the release of its new Low Smoke and Zero Halogen Cable Catalog. The 16-page, full color PDF catalog offers a selection of 448-plus standard part numbers, six products, custom capabilities, information resources, comparative tables and technical sales support tools. By nature, all Cicoil cables are halogen and flame retardant (HFFR), […]
Cicoil publishes new Electronic Product Catalog
Cicoil is pleased to announce the release of its New Electronic Product Catalog. The 58-page, full color PDF catalog offers an extensive selection of 700-plus standard part numbers, 24 products, custom capabilities, specification tables and technical field sales support tools. Organized by product category, the innovative catalog features one-page outlines for each product group, including […]
Low-Smoke Zero Halogen flexible flat cables
Cicoil now offers Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) multi-conductor flat cables for applications that require non-toxic, corrosive free, low smoke, flame retardant, zero halogen content and environmentally friendly cables. The Hi Flex Unshielded Cable is jacketed with Cicoil’s proprietary Flexx-Sil rubber jacketing material and has been tested by a UKAS certified lab for smoke, toxicity, […]
Application critical flat cables ensure reliability
For electrical cable applications that require dependability, durability and peace of mind, Cicoil offers mechanically tough, yet extremely flexible cables that won’t let you down. Cicoil provides “Crystal-Clear” jacketed cables which allow for quick, easy and safe inspection of cables in just about any application, especially where 100% reliability is required. Unlike underperforming cables infused […]
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 […]
TPC Wire & Cable acquires Cicoil LLC.
TPC Wire & Cable Corp. (TPC), Macedonia, Ohio, a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity, announced yesterday that it has completed the acquisition of Cicoil LLC. Based in Valencia, California, Cicoil’s technology is widely used in mission critical applications within industries such as mil-aero, semiconductor and medical. This acquisition allows TPC to expand its market […]
TPC Wire & Cable Acquires Cicoil LLC.
Acquisition Adds New Manufacturing Capabilities in Flexible Flat Cable Macedonia, Ohio – TPC Wire & Cable Corp. (TPC), a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Cicoil LLC., a leading manufacturer and distributor of flat cable and flat and round cable assemblies. Based in Valencia, California, Cicoil’s…
Low smoke zero-halogen single conductor cable
Cicoil now offers low-smoke, zero halogen (LSZH) single conductor cables for applications that require non-toxic, corrosive free, low smoke, flame retardant, zero halogen content and environmentally friendly cables. The single conductor’s Ultra-flex wire and outer Flexx-Sil rubber jacketing material has been tested by a UKAS certified lab for smoke, toxicity, flammability and halogen content, and […]
Flexible IDC ribbon cable celebrates its 63rd year
On August 30, Cicoil will celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the invention of the flat IDC ribbon cable, which allowed companies like IBM, Sperry/Univac, Honeywell, GE and NCR to move forward and replace bulky, stiff round cables with sleek, flexible ribbon cables. Due to advanced developments of mainframe computers, the need arose for a cable […]
NASA and Cicoil celebrate 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Space Mission
On July 20, NASA and the world will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Historic Moon Landing. In addition, Cicoil, the inventor of the Bio-Harnesses worn by the Apollo 11 Astronauts will be celebrating this golden anniversary with great pride as well. On that famous July 20 day in 1969, the Cicoil Bio-Medical harnesses […]
Flexible flat cables for space satellite applications
Approved by NASA for space flight, Cicoil’s lightweight flat cables are designed to withstand extensive exposure to high levels of radiation, UV light and the dynamic temperature ranges of space (-65° to 260°C) with no adverse effects. Encapsulated with Cicoil’s proprietary Flexx-Sil jacketing material, the crystal-clear flat cables offer uninterrupted performance, flexibility and mechanical and […]
StripMount integrated flat cable mounting strip simplifies installation
Cicoil now offers a cable mounting solution that makes it quick and easy to mount cables to any surface. Made of a fiberglass-reinforced ribbon, Cicoil’s StripMount option can be added to any Cicoil flat cable and is excellent in flexing and tight bend radius applications as well. The patented StripMount design allows for holes to […]
NASA and Cicoil celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 9 Space Mission
On March 13, The National Aeronautics Space Agency will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the successful completion of the Apollo 9 Space Flight Mission. Cicoil — the innovator of the Bio-Harnesses worn by the Apollo 9 Astronauts — will be celebrating as well. The mission demonstrated complete module docking and extraction, which helped prove that […]
Cicoil launches Flat Cable Configurator for easy custom design
Cicoil, Valencia, Calif., is pleased to announce its New Flat Cable Configurator. Located at www.cicoil.com/flat-cable/configurator, this free web-based tool lets anyone easily design a custom flat cable in minutes. The configurator also works seamlessly on all Apple and Android devices. With a few simple mouse clicks or touch of a screen, flat cables can be […]
Ultra-flexible coaxial cables for high speed data and video transmission
Cicoil now offers ultra-flexible Coaxial Cables for high-speed data and video transmission applications. The low capacitance designs offer maximum signal integrity, low line-to-line skew and protection from extremely harsh environments. Cicoil’s standard 30 AWG coax cables are available in 50 and 75 Ohm versions with 1 to 8 coax conductors, and are excellent for use […]
Ultra-flexible thermocouple cables for temperature sensing applications
Cicoil now offers ultra-flexible thermocouple cables for temperature sensing applications where accuracy and durability are required. Unlike traditional rigid thermocouple cables, the Cicoil version excels when exposed to continuous flexing, torsion and tight routing. Cicoil’s 28 AWG thermocouple cable is available in Type J and K versions with 1 to 8 conductors, and is excellent […]
Fischer Connectors’ Freedom LP360 wins LEAP connectivity award
Last night, at the LEAP Awards dinner gala in Costa Mesa, Calif., 11 winners were announced for the first annual awards competition. In the category of Connectivity, Fischer Connectors’ Freedom LP360 connector garnered the highest award. In selecting the LP360, judges noted: “A breakthrough signal and power connector with easy mating and easy cleaning that […]
LEAP Awards announces finalists in connectivity category
Four finalists were announced on Friday for the inaugural LEAP Awards’ Connectivity Category, comprising a variety of interconnect, cable and harness technologies. The competition was scored by a panel of independent technical/engineering-oriented judges. Responsible for the Connectivity category were these four judges: Plamen Doynov Research Professor University of Missouri-Kansas City. Doynov became a research professor […]