Amphenol RF is pleased to introduce high-performance SMPM cable assemblies designed on industry‐standard flexible cable types. This micro‐miniature interface is commonly used in high‐frequency applications and is ideal for high-vibration environments when mated with limited or full detent receptacle jacks. These assemblies feature straight and right-angle plug-to-plug configurations on 0.085-in. flexible cable. They offer reliable […]
igus e-chain stays at the highest cleanroom class even after 60 million double cycles
igus announced that its e-skin flat cleanroom-compatible e-chain systems still qualify for the highest cleanroom class even after 1.5 years of continuous use and 60 million double cycles. A test unprecedented in the industry led to this result. The test was carried out in a cleanroom laboratory set up by igus in cooperation with the […]
Lutze Driveflex and MotionFlex VFD cables available from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added new Lutze Driveflex and Motionflex variable frequency drive cables which provide supreme protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI). These cables are available in 18 to 8 AWG sizes and include four black conductors with a green/yellow ground conductor of the same gauge. Each conductor is labeled for easy identification and is covered in […]
Compact Chainflex control cables guarantee 100 million cycles
igus is continuously improving to optimize customers’ moving applications. The specialist for moving cables has now refined its successful chainflex control cable series. The CF98.PLUS and CF99.PLUS are the only cables on the market that are guaranteed to handle over 100 million cycles or that can be used in energy chains with tiny bend radii […]
Ensure environmental protection with IP67 BNC to microminiature MCX and MMCX cables
Amphenol RF expanded its cable assembly portfolio with additional BNC to MCX and MMCX configurations. These assemblies are designed on flexible RG-316 cable and offer reliable electrical performance up to 6 GHz with standard lengths from 6 in to 3 m. Assemblies that feature the popular BNC connector to microminiature MCX and MMCX interconnects are […]
Modular grommet system for mounting connectors
IMAS-Connect by icotek is a modular designed grommet system for mounting circular connectors, Keystone connectors, PushPull connectors, hose fittings, pressure compensation solutions and much more. By utilizing the modular adapter system, the split icotek cable entry frame allows you to run cables (with or without connectors) and incorporate connectors in a single knock-out. The keystone […]
igus launches its new ‘Chainge’ recycling platform
Customer feedback on the “Chainge” recycling initiative, launched in 2019, is so positive that igus is now expanding the project. In the future, a new and unique online platform will allow recycling not only of e-chains but also of other technical plastic waste. Customers can also purchase processed material (ground material and regranulate) on the […]
Quabbin data cables from AutomationDirect
The new Quabbin data cables are designed with impedances specific for RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 communication applications in industrial environments. These high-quality, low-capacitance data cables have tinned copper conductors with twisted pairs that help reduce electrical noise sensitivity and are available in one-, two-, three-, or four-pair color-coded versions. The polyethylene conductor insulation provides a […]
Cable assembly configurations for RFID and industrial applications
Amphenol RF is pleased to offer cable assembly configurations featuring popular RF interfaces that are uniquely engineered to support RFID applications. These assemblies are designed using flexible, low loss LMR cable types which provide superior shielding compared with RG style coaxial cables. The RFID assemblies are available in various standard imperial and metric lengths up […]
LAPP will introduce plug-and-play data cable monitoring device at Pack Expo
LAPP will unveil an innovative cable monitoring device alongside its broad lineup of industrial cables and connectors during Pack Expo 2022 at Booth LU-8758. Etherline Guard is a new, plug-and-play cable monitoring device that acquires sensor data about the physical properties of industrial Ethernet data cables, allowing users to monitor actual cable performance and identify […]










