by Horst Messerer, Product Manager, Data, Network & Bus Technology, HELUKABEL Just because it has a UL mark does not necessarily guarantee acceptance; after all, approval can be a tricky business. Before choosing a cable for a device or machine design, it pays to know the difference between these approval types. The North American market […]
Stressing cables to their limits to ensure quality
by Thomas Pikkemaat, HELUKABEL Commercial Plant Manager, Windsbach and Product Manager, Drive Technology Test centers with chain conveyor and torsion test systems for cables and wires are critical in preventing cable failure and downtime. “They’re only cables” is unfortunately what many developers still think. Even worse is when they don’t even consider the electrical lines, […]
Amphenol offers SurLok Plus high current cabling system for energy storage
Amphenol Industrial Products Group now offers SurLok Plus, a high current cabling system designed to meet the needs of energy storage for commercial and residential battery storage systems as well as electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Used by inverter and power supply manufacturers, SurLok Plus is optimized for battery pack connections from 50 A to […]
Ultra-Miniature Cable Assemblies Up to 6 GHz from Fairview Microwave
Fairview Microwave Inc. introduces a brand new family of ultra-miniature UMCX, WMCX and HMCX32 cable assemblies. Commonly used to connect an external antenna to a mini-PCB, these flexible micro-coax jumpers offer operation from DC to 6 GHz and are ideal for use in wireless communications systems. Additional wireless applications include antennas for GPS and other […]
Higher standard regarding fire protection in rail vehicles
In order to maintain general safety of passengers, the requirements on cables in rail vehicles have always been very high. The new European Standard DIN EN 45545-2 goes on to increase the requirements regarding fire protection in rail vehicles. Aside from being halogen free, all used cables have to be flame retardant and self – […]
Anixter International Inc. Announces Closing of Power Solutions Acquisition
Anixter International Inc. (NYSE: AXE) has completed the acquisition of the Power Solutions segment of HD Supply for $825 million, subject to customary post-closing working capital and other customary adjustments. Power Solutions reported fiscal 2014 revenue of $1.9 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $79 million. The acquisition, which is the largest in Anixter’s history, is […]
Precision wire stripping for large cables with tough insulation– the NEW stripax ULtimate XL
Weidmuller expands their line of stripax® ULtimate self-adjusting wire strippers with the addition of the new stripax® ULtimate XL. This high-precision stripping tool is for removing insulation from large cables with cross sections that range from 14-8 AWG. The stripax® ULtimate XL easily and quickly strips wires that have tough, halogen-free insulation as well as […]
Helukabel publishes first-ever aluminum cable catalog
Helukabel has published its first-ever aluminum catalog, which presents its extensive range of aluminum cables and conductors, as well as information about proper processing techniques and the associated connection technology. It is the first catalog of its kind to appear on the market. With more than 100 pages, everything readers need to know regarding aluminum […]
General Cable launches new Corporate & North America websites for a unified digital presence with enhanced navigation
General Cable announced the launch of its new, redesigned Global Corporate and North America company Websites, which may be found at www.GeneralCable.com. Key features of the sites include a sleeker design, an engaging user experience with more intuitive navigation and improved search functionality. “The new www.GeneralCable.com site provides a consistent look and feel for our […]
Improved SMA to AMC fixed length cable assemblies
Amphenol RF is pleased to introduce improved designs of our existing AMC to SMA cable assemblies. Design improvements were made to the SMA bulkhead mounting connectors allowing the non-IP67 cables to be mounted to panels with a max thickness of 3.2mm. Cables with IP67 connectors are suitable for panels with a max thickness of 3.2mm. […]
