Direct Wire & Cable Inc. is marking its 40th anniversary in the wire and cable manufacturing business. “The past 40 years have been an exciting ride for the Direct family. Seeing Direct’s growth into new markets and industries also has been very rewarding,” says founder and CEO Richard Witwer. The company started as a small […]
Single-cable solutions simplify servomotor design
Single-cable solutions for servomotors are becoming increasingly popular as they require less connection technology, which leads to quicker installation and overall cost savings. Unlike the traditional two-cable solution in which the servomotor is connected to the controller by separate power and feedback cables, the single-cable solution integrates the motor feedback cable into the servo’s power […]
MilesTek launches Cat5e shielded industrial Ethernet patch cords
MilesTek has released a new series of shielded industrial Ethernet patch cords with low-smoke zero-halogen (LSZH) jackets to address demanding military and industrial Ethernet connectivity applications. These robust LSZH Category 5e-rated assemblies can be used in multiple applications, including mobile and fixed military communications networks, automation and manufacturing, oil and gas, or in any application […]
High-tensile Profinet bus cable now available from igus
Expanding its line of chainflex continuous-flex cables, igus has introduced the CFSPECIAL.182.060 cable, specifically designed for maximizing bus communication in hanging applications. Profinet and other bus signals are transmitted via cables with clearly defined electrical parameters to ensure correct data transmission rates. Due to the low levels of current required, the cross sections of these […]
Cable manufacturer NAI brings manufacturing back to the U.S.
NAI, a manufacturer of cable harnesses and assemblies used in the industrial technology, telecom, data and medical industries, announces the planned opening of its newest factory. Located in Gaylord, Mich., the new plant represents the companys’ return of manufacturing to the U.S. and the Midwest. NAI moved its manufacturing operations out of the U.S. in […]
L-com introduces plenum-rated Cat6 cable assemblies with 23 AWG solid conductors
L-com Global Connectivity has introduced a new line of M12 and M8 connectors, adapters, receptacles and couplers to address harsh environment connectivity applications. These new products are designed for industrial control and factory automation, test equipment, I/O connectivity, sensors and actuators, or any straight wired connectivity application where a screw down interface is necessary. The […]
Long cable carrier solution from Dynatect eliminates traditional guide troughs
With its new Gortrac Articulated Roller Support (ARS) long travel system, Dynatect’s latest cable carrier solution eliminates traditional guide troughs, reducing system weight and costs. The ARS responds to the needs of the crane, machine tool, and automation industries for long travel cable carrier solutions. It is intended for applications up to 300 ft and […]
Low-loss RF cable from PIC Wire & Cable is ideal for aerospace
PIC Wire & Cable, a division of The Angelus Corp., Sussex, Wis., launched its new RFMates UltraLite UH25107 cable. The UH25107 is the company’s lowest loss RF cable and provides major weight and loss savings over traditional RG cables. UH25107 is a 50 ohm RF aerospace cable that is highly shielded, light and flexible. The cable’s […]
What are flat cables?
Flat cables allow for compact designs of electrical conductors and tubing, encasing power, signal, video, data and even pneumatic tubing in one flat profile. By eliminating the multiple layers of fillers, shielding and jacketing used in round cables, they offer reduced space and weight and extremely long lives. Because of their smooth, compact design, flat […]
AutomationDirect adds continuous flexing control cable
Continuous flexing control cable is now part of the AutomationDirect bulk multiconductor wiring and cable product line. Continuous flexing cables are designed to be exposed to constant flexing during their operation and withstand millions of these flex cycles. CF5 and CF6 multi-conductor control cables from igus are specifically designed, tested, and manufactured for continuous flexing, […]