Helukabel recently announced that it has added a new PROFINET cable to its broad portfolio of Industrial Ethernet cables – HELUKAT PROFINET Type R Torsion. PROFINET standards have traditionally be divided into three classifications – Type A, B and C. However, a new type has recently been added, Type R, which is designated for robotic […]
Wire crimping tool features a rotatable die for easy self-adjustments
The new DN-FE-16T crimping tool from AutomationDirect has a rotatable die and a trapezoidal crimp profile. The crimper is self-adjusting for use with insulated and non-insulated wire ferrules in sizes from 26 to 8 AWG. The crimp head is rotatable to accommodate crimping from the side or from the front. This new crimper is identical […]
Industrial motion control cables for a data-driven world
As automated machinery continues to change through the use of IoT-enabled technologies, with updated standards and the need for faster speeds and production, more pressure is put upon the cables that are used to control, power and carry these critical signals. Recently, Horst Messerer, data, network, and bus technology sales manager at Helukabel shared his […]
Weidmüller Klippon connect terminal blocks available from Automation24
Starting immediately, automation professionals can obtain terminal blocks from automation24.com. The online shop offers Universal Range Terminal Blocks from Weidmüller with Push In technology or with screw terminals. These modular terminal blocks have a streamlined design, high mounting density, copper power rails, and large marking surfaces to support efficient installation and maintenance. “We hold ourselves […]
USB cable assemblies comply to USB 2.0 and USB 3.1 Gen S standards
CUI’s Interconnect Group has added USB cables to its existing portfolio of connector and cable assembly products. The USB cable assemblies are available with USB Type A, USB Type B, Micro B, Mini B, and USB Type C plugs and receptacles, along with dc power plugs, blunt cut, and stripped and tinned terminations. Joining CUI’s line […]
Dual-wall heat shrink tubing meets power/battery cable to terminal needs
TE Connectivity (TE), has introduced its BATTU heat shrink tubing, a dual-wall, fire retardant product intended for battery/power cable to terminal applications in industrial and commercial vehicles, construction equipment, generator sets and more. The BATTU tubing products’ polyolefin jacket and thermoplastic inner adhesive wall provide excellent performance in harsh environments. With an approximate 2:1 shrink […]
Handheld industrial Ethernet network tester simplifies cable and networking testing
Ideal Networks has launched NaviTEK IE, the first purpose-built handheld network tester, designed for commissioning, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of PROFINET Industrial Ethernet networks, plus standard Ethernet IP networks. The new, rugged NaviTEK IE copper and fiber troubleshooter has been developed to simplify the process of testing both cabling and networks in Industrial Ethernet networks […]
Skew matched cable pairs for high-speed networking, supercomputing
Fairview Microwave Inc., an Infinite Electronics brand, has expanded its line of skew matched cable pairs to include 40 and 67 GHz versions that are ideal for the development of high-data-rate digital systems. Fairview’s extended line of skew matched cables consists of seven models, three original and four new, available in 40 and 67 GHz […]
Raychem CANbus cables offer speeds to 1 Mb/sec for military, aerospace
TE Connectivity (TE), Harrisburg, Pa., has launched its portfolio of Raychem CANbus (Controller Area Network) cables. With variations available that cater to a variety of harsh environments, these high-speed copper cables offer a ruggedized means of transmitting data at speeds up to 1 Mb/s. The high-performance 120Ω twisted pair cables are available in constructions that meet […]
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 […]