L-com Global Connectivity has introduced a new line of M12 and M8 connectors, adapters, receptacles and couplers to address harsh environment connectivity applications. These new products are designed for industrial control and factory automation, test equipment, I/O connectivity, sensors and actuators, or any straight wired connectivity application where a screw down interface is necessary. The […]
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Long cable carrier solution from Dynatect eliminates traditional guide troughs
With its new Gortrac Articulated Roller Support (ARS) long travel system, Dynatect’s latest cable carrier solution eliminates traditional guide troughs, reducing system weight and costs. The ARS responds to the needs of the crane, machine tool, and automation industries for long travel cable carrier solutions. It is intended for applications up to 300 ft and […]
Low-loss RF cable from PIC Wire & Cable is ideal for aerospace
PIC Wire & Cable, a division of The Angelus Corp., Sussex, Wis., launched its new RFMates UltraLite UH25107 cable. The UH25107 is the company’s lowest loss RF cable and provides major weight and loss savings over traditional RG cables. UH25107 is a 50 ohm RF aerospace cable that is highly shielded, light and flexible. The cable’s […]
AutomationDirect adds continuous flexing control cable
Continuous flexing control cable is now part of the AutomationDirect bulk multiconductor wiring and cable product line. Continuous flexing cables are designed to be exposed to constant flexing during their operation and withstand millions of these flex cycles. CF5 and CF6 multi-conductor control cables from igus are specifically designed, tested, and manufactured for continuous flexing, […]
Northwire completes extra certification testing for its BioCompatic cables
To meet the growing demands of its medical customers, Northwire has completed additional testing to certify its BioCompatic material line in accordance with ISO 10993-10 irritation and skin sensitization requirements. To offer customers optimized, safe and dependable medical cables, BioCompatic meets some of the most stringent standards including optimal biocompatibility under USP Class VI and […]
CAMI Research launches CableEye HV-rated QuickMount housing for connector boards
CAMI Research Inc. has released a High-Voltage (HV)-rated QuickMount housing (CBH2) for its CableEye automation-ready, cable and wire harness testing systems. As a free-standing, quick-release board fixture, it allows users to connect CAMI’s test interface boards to the 64-pin headers of any expansion module — even at some distance. The housing may be used with […]
General cable’s Vu-Tron Supreme cords feature cleanable jacket for harsh environments
General Cable recently announced the addition of GenClean, its proprietary cleanable jacket technology, as a new standard feature for Super Vu-Tron Supreme rubber portable cord used in high-stress industry environments. This enhancement allows unwanted material to be more readily removed in a wash cycle, which would substantially reduce the environmental conditions conducive to surface build-up. […]
What are cord grips?
Cord grips are used to pass a cord or cable into an enclosure, through a bulkhead or into a control device like a switch. They are used in industrial and commercial settings to control arc of bend or prevent a cable from being pulled out of a system. They also prevent cable damage and failure. […]
General Cable Carol brand FrogHide cordset offers new features
General Cable announces new advancements to the Carol Brand FrogHide Ultra Flex rubber extension cords, including a connector end that lights up to indicate that power is flowing through the cord. This new feature not only offers convenience but also a heightened level of safety designed to help protect end users and their tools. “This new […]
Fiber optic cabling solutions for sensing applications
Understanding the key factors that go into selecting fiber optic cabling for sensing will ensure the most reliable and easy-to-maintain system that reduces your maintenance operations. By Jean Baptiste Gay, Project Manager, Fischer Connectors Fiber optic cabling is mostly known for being the ideal solution to carry large amounts of data over long distances. However, […]