Cicoil has released its New Flexible Flat Cables Capabilities Brochure. Available in electronic format, the 8 page, full color overview guide offers an extensive selection of standard cables & assemblies, custom capabilities, Cable Configurator Design Tool, key applications and technical field sales support tools. Available here, this “Paperless” Overview Brochure can be easily downloaded to […]
Video: Snakable iPhone cable helps prevent wear and tear
I don’t think there’s a person out there that hasn’t torn their phone charging cable. Unlike industrial cables, which are well-protected by tough jackets, conduit, carriers and glands, most consumer cables have a thin jacket that is prone to wear and tear—easily destroyed if pulled too quickly or stepped on. This abuse is eliminated by […]
What are triaxial cables?
Triaxial, or triax cable for short, is used in similar applications to coaxial cables. Because they are designed with three conductors versus two in coax and feature an extra layer of shielding and insulation, they are generally more costly. This extra shielding provides ground and is more resistant to EMI than coax designs because it […]
Selco Products has expanded cable and wire harness assembly capabilities
Selco Products has been manufacturing custom cable and wire harnesses assemblies for many years for large OEM customers and recently expanded its harness capabilities to meet custom designs from new and existing OEM customers. This has enabled Selco to support these customers from engineering design to rapid prototypes to producing large volumes on a weekly […]
Alpha Wire Corporation introduces new cordset and distribution box finders
Alpha Wire Corporation has launched its Cordset and Distribution Box Finders. Similar to the Cable Finder that went live on the Alpha website in 2015, the latest finder guides help you find the right Alpha Connect solution for your application. Both finders are equipped with numerous filters that provide a more complete search of the […]
CDM Electronics Inc. receives Nadcap Accreditation for electronics
CDM Electronics, an authorized distributor of electronic connectors and cables, today announced it has received Nadcap (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation) accreditation from the Performance Review Institute (PRI) for electronics. “The achievement of Nadcap accreditation further certifies CDM’s ongoing efforts to supply the aerospace and defense industry with superior products and services, which meet […]
Custom cable design from Lutze hits the slopes
When tasked with designing the cabling for a new tricable gondola lift at the Pardatschgratbahn in the ski resort of Ischgl, Austria, LÜTZE Inc. had to think outside—and inside—the box to come up with a design that would meet all the tough requirements of the application. The seats on the new gondola cars are heated […]
TE Connectivity launches ZHD cable identification product
TE Connectivity has launched ZHD, a new, versatile cable identification product. Until now, heat shrink cable identification systems were either low fire hazard or diesel resistant—but not both. TE’s new ZHD identification products combines these two features into a single product. With this combined advantage, train manufacturers can standardize and simplify cable identification—and remain compliant […]
N-type to AMC fixed-length cable assemblies from Amphenol simplfiy outdoor antenna connections
Amphenol RF has introduced a new line of N-type to AMC fixed length cable assemblies. The assemblies are ideal for use in indoor and outdoor wireless applications including automated meter reading and outdoor access points. The fixed length cable assemblies feature high-quality Amphenol RF N-type bulkhead jacks and AMC right-angle plugs terminated to RG-178 cable. […]
Interpower expands product line to include an Argentina plug, connector and socket
Interpower is pleased to announce that it is expanding its current product line of plugs and sockets by offering an Argentina plug, in-line connector, and panel-mount socket. The single-phase plug type is IRAM 2073 and the socket type is IRAM 2086 with a current rating of 10 A and a voltage rating of 250 Vac. […]