igus is proud to announce that its e-loop modular cable carrier has been selected as the winner of the 2025 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Woelfel Best Mechanical Engineering Achievement (BMEA) Award. The award was officially presented at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) on May 6, in Houston, at the igus booth #3565. The […]
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binder introduces M12 X-coded connectors for rail, transport, and agriculture
As digitalization and connectivity continue to transform the rail and transport sectors, the need for reliable, robust, and high-performance communication solutions is on the rise. To address this demand, binder is strategically expanding its product range. The company is enhancing its M12-X-coded connectors to meet the rigorous requirements of these dynamic markets. These advancements aim […]
Semi-rigid and conformable options added to RF cable assembly line
Pasternack has announced the launch of its semi-rigid and conformable cable assembly options. These new additions provide enhanced flexibility, performance and customization for a wide range of RF systems and applications. The new cable assemblies include a variety of sizes − 0.047, 0.086, 0.141 and 0.250 in. − in both semi-rigid and conformable cables, offering […]
Canfield Connector launches bulk wire for custom industrial needs
Canfield Connector, a division of Canfield Industries Inc., has launched its CanFlex bulk wire offering. This new product line responds to increasing demand for high-quality, customizable bulk wire solutions, providing wires in cut-to-length sizes ranging from 50 feet to 5,000 feet. CanFlex wires, currently available in PVC with various gauge sizes, are ready to ship […]
M12 connectors with assembled wires and advanced sealing concept
binder announces the latest enhancements to its panel mount connectors in M12 size. These connectors now feature assembled wires, an advanced sealing concept, safety features, and sustainable materials. Users in process, sensor, and drive technology also benefit from optional shielding and customization. In addition to the previously offered dip-soldered versions, this variant is now available […]
Should servomotor cables be shielded, and if so, why?
Contributed by Frances Richards As with many things in life and engineering, it depends whether you should use shielded servomotor cables. However, in most industrial environments, the answer is a definite yes. Later in this entry, the few instances where unshielded servomotor cables may be appropriate will be discussed. For now, let’s consider some of […]
ABB develops cable protection crafted from discarded ocean fishing nets
An estimated 1 million tons of abandoned, lost and discarded fishing gear (ALDFG), the equivalent of 50,000 double-decker buses, litter the world’s oceans every year, endangering marine life as a major source of ocean plastic pollution. To help address this dangerous marine pollution, ABB Installation Products pioneered industry-leading cable protection crafted from 50% recycle-based polyamide […]
What’s the difference between copper and aluminum industrial cable?
Contributed by Frances Richards It’s no secret that copper and aluminum are both effective conductors of electricity. Further, most engineers and system designers know that copper is a better conductor and easier to work with, while aluminum is lighter weight and less expensive. Beyond these widely known characteristics, let’s take a closer look at the […]
Reducing CO2 emissions in cable manufacturing is possible with the Pastel B process
Contributed by Horst Messerer, product & sales manager – data, network and bus technology Clear wire identification with different colors is essential for the fast and safe connection of cables and wires. However, conventional marking methods also have disadvantages, such as environmental compatibility, for example. “Pastel B” is an alternative method for marking wire pairs […]
What are some disadvantages of unshielded twisted pair cable?
Contributed by Frances Richards Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable is comprised of anywhere from two to 1800 unshielded twisted pairs of 100-ohm copper encased in an outer plastic jacket. This widely used data communication cable is most commonly found in local area networks (LANs) for applications such as computer networking, telecommunications, and Ethernet networks. Benefits […]
