TE Connectivity has introduced the next generation of Instalite molded boots with Rayaten shielding for harnessing applications that need EMI shielding. Designed with new flexible EMI shielding materials, Rayaten shielding heat-shrinkable boots are easier to install yet maintain the original Rayaten EMI-shielding and ruggedized design. TE’s next generation Instalite molded boots are both easier to install […]
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AutomationDirect offers cut-to-length VFD cables
VFD cable from AutomationDirect is now available in customer specified lengths in 1-ft increments. VFD cable is used to organize and protect the input and motor power wiring for variable frequency drives. It is specially designed using grounding, shielding, and insulation to reduce VFD-related interference (EMI) on nearby equipment. AutomationDirect VFD cables utilize cross-linked Polyethylene […]
Smart plastics from igus streamline maintenance for Austrian engine manufacturer
An engine manufacturer in Austria is using linear robots equipped with energy chain systems from igus that feature smart plastics technology to build more than 6,000 engines per week at the company’s production factory. igus introduced its “isense” line of smart plastics at Hannover Messse in 2016. Sensors and monitoring modules embedded in the technology […]
Hybrid active optical cable assembly from Hirose supports up to 12.5 Gbps and 3.3 V
Hirose has designed an intrafacility fiber cable (IFC) assembly system that supports bidirection optical transmission of 6.25 Gbps and unidirection up to 12.5 Gbps (6.25 Gbps x 2ch). The high-speed BF4-IFC series cable assembly integrates the BF4M series active optical connector into a rugged circular shell with a superior push-pull design for quick and easy […]
Halogen-free flat cables from Cicoil are non-toxic, environmentally friendly
Cicoil now offers halogen-free designs for applications that require non-toxic, corrosive free and environmentally friendly cables. Free of harmful halogenated compounds, such as astatine, bromine, iodine, fluorine and chlorine, Cicoil’s cables also meet the Air Cleanliness Requirements of ISO 146441 and exceed the outgassing requirements of ASTM E595. Typically, electrical cables manufactured with PVC, Neoprene […]
Northwire to highlight custom cable solutions at Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo
The Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo is the largest dedicated wire processing event of the year held in Milwaukee, May 9-10. Over the course of those two days, visitors can access equipment/tools, instruments, and materials from various suppliers used in the wire and cable industry for development, assembly, inspection, and repair purposes. Specializing in custom […]
TE Connectivity launches Cat5e rail cable
TE Connectivity has launched a Category 5e (Cat5e) quad high-speed data cable for railway rolling stock and infrastructure. With its halogen-free flame retardant polymer insulation, the cable complies with EN45545-2, the new European standard covering fire behavior of materials and products in railway rolling stock. This is because its crosslinked outer jacketing provides high resistance […]
Automation Direct offers customer specified cut-to-length cables
Bulk multi-conductor industrial automation cable from Automation Direct is now available in customer specified lengths in one-foot increments from 20 to 5,000 ft. Cut-to-length cable eliminates waste and lowers cost (only as much cable as required is purchased). With a low minimum cut length of 20 feet, the price per foot per cable type is […]
Amphenol RF releases fixed-length FAKRA to AMC cable assemblies
Amphenol RF has introduced a line of fixed-length FAKRA to AMC cable assemblies. These assemblies feature two popular connector series on the ultra-flexible 1.37 mm coax cable and are ideal for automotive and IoT applications that require compact infrastructure. The fixed-length FAKRA to AMC cable assembly combines the automotive industry standard FAKRA connector with the […]
L-com releases USB 2.0 Type-C cables with panel-mount connectors
L-com Global Connectivity has released a new series of USB 2.0 compliant cables featuring a Type-C female panel-mount connector on one end of the assembly. The new U3A00056 series cables were developed to address applications where a USB Type-C connection is required on a panel or enclosure. These unique cables feature twisted pair data lines […]