For data cable installers and technicians buying or using a cable certifier, it is important to choose a care plan which provides a low cost of ownership while helping to reduce downtime. To give installers complete protection from unforeseen costs, Ideal Networks has launched the new Sapphire Care Plan which helps minimize costs and maximize […]
TPC Wire & Cable introduces Thermo-Trex soaking pit cable
TPC Wire & Cable Corp. (TPC) is debuting its latest high-temperature product, the Thermo-Trex soaking pit cable. This multi-conductor power cable is designed to provide long service life in applications exposed to hot material contact, molten splash, and mechanical abuse. It is especially suited for use in steel plants as power cable on slag and […]
LUTZE expands EMC cable fittings
LUTZE Inc. expands its industrial cable fitting offering and introduces large diameter EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) fittings to include sizes for large diameter cables up to 500 MCM (75 mm OD). These NPT and metric thread fittings provide effective strain relief and 360° shield termination. They use the same clamp style shield termination method as […]
IDEAL Networks expands into Australia
IDEAL Networks, manufacturer of data cable and network testers, has expanded into Australia, opening new premises in Melbourne to support its distributors, as well as data cable installers and network technicians. The new facility in Melbourne, Victoria includes a product warehouse, alongside the customer services and finance departments, and the sales support team. There is […]
igus Chainflex sample box: what’s inside?
In our newest Product Spotlight video on the Design World Channel, I teamed up with Associate Editor Mike Santora to take a peek inside igus’ Chainflex cables sample box, which has been designed to help electrical engineers specify the most effective cable for their demanding motion control applications. Included are samples of the German manufacturer’s Chainflex […]
SMA coaxial test probe assemblies from Amphenol RF offer M2M testing solutions
Amphenol RF is pleased to offer SMA test probe assemblies as part of its comprehensive line of pre-configured coaxial cable assemblies. This new configuration features high-performance 0.047 and 0.085-in. diameter hand formable semi-rigid cables. The cable assemblies feature a gold-plated, precision-machined brass body, a gold-plated beryllium copper contact, and PTFE insulator. Amphenol RF’s SMA test […]
W.L. Gore introduces new Phaseflex microwave/RF test assemblies
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) has introduced the new Gore PhaseFlex microwave/RF test assemblies, type 0N for high density test/interconnection—a lightweight assembly that ensures consistent, repeatable measurements with stable electrical performance up to 50 GHz. High-density and modular test instruments for wireless devices and aerospace systems have become increasingly complex, with a larger number of […]
New suite of cable testing solutions to help installers reduce capital expenditures
IDEAL Networks has announced the launch of Test4Less, a suite of products, services and payment methods to help companies installing and testing data cabling and networks to reduce capital expenditure, increase productivity and improve cash flow. “Companies investing in multiple certifiers face the issue of increased expenditure and reduced ROI,” said Tim Widdershoven, Global Marketing […]
What is cable corkscrewing?
Cable corkscrewing is exactly what it sounds like—damage to a cable that causes it to look just like a corkscrew, with small tight twists rather than a circular, smooth design. It occurs most often in motion applications, where constant flexing and repetitive motions can cause stress and deform the cable, often destroying the core. As […]
Amphenol RF offers high-density solutions with 50-Ohm HD-BNC cable assemblies
Amphenol RF introduces fixed length 50 Ohm HD-BNC cable assemblies as an ideal pre-configured solution for high-performance applications. These lightweight, compact cable assemblies deliver a space conscious option for designers and engineers, at a footprint of 51% smaller than traditional BNC connectors, and allows for four times the density. Amphenol RF’s 50 Ohm HD-BNC cable […]