As governments around the world pass stronger emission standards, the demand for electric vehicles continues to grow. This trend, in turn, will lead to the rapid increase in the use of large gauge wire and cables. Based on predictions from Morgan Stanley in 2017, four out of five cars sold worldwide will be battery-electric vehicles […]
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Cabled receptacles and assemblies support high speeds through PCIe Gen 5
TE Connectivity continues to extend its Sliver line of connectors and cable assemblies for SFF-TA-1002 with new cabled receptacles and cable assemblies that consolidate signal and power into one cost-effective solution. Like previous solutions, this new version complies with the SNIA (Storage Networking Industry Association) Small Form Factor Technology Work Group’s SFF-TA-1002 specification, and is […]
Fiber optic 1.8 mm Simplex cables for challenging civil aviation needs
Simplex 1.8 mm aerospace fiber optic cables from W. L. Gore & Associates Inc. are proven to perform at the highest levels in the most challenging civil aviation environments. These cables reliably transfer critical data on high-speed avionics networks up to 100 Gbps and beyond, while providing significant weight and cost savings over traditional copper […]
Readychain harnessed energy chains accelerate productivity for machine and plant builders
Machine and plant manufacturers can reduce production costs, improve efficiency and reduce potential sources of error from the start of the product life cycle by using readychains from igus, the Germany-based manufacturer of motion plastics. Readychain systems provide an economical and swift solution and are being used in thousands of applications around the globe. igus, […]
Cablefix One cable entry kits simplify configuration
Lutze Inc.’s Cablefix One kits simplify the need for configuration of cable entry systems. They are the newest addition to Lutze’s Cablefix family. This cable management system features a multi-layered seal design allowing individual layers to be removed to vary the clamping range of the seals from 3.5 to 29.5 mm. Cablefix One is available […]
Mounting clamps ensure safety and easy energy chain assembly
igus has developed new plastic mounting clamps for energy chains on cobots that are easy to assemble and minimize risk, ensuring a safe interaction between humans and machines. Users of cobots and industrial robots are already using igus’ three-dimensional and round triflex R e-chains for energy and data supply. The plastic clamps can be quickly […]
Power machine tray cable available for cut-to-length needs
Power Machine Tray Cable from AutomationDirect is available in sizes from 18 to 8 AWG with 3 to 25 unshielded conductors. Individual conductors are bare copper and stranded for flexibility, with black PVC/nylon insulation and marked with numbers for easy identification. The black thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) cable outer jacket is flexible and resistant to sunlight, […]
Cablefix X cable entry system simplifies installation with leak-tight design
LUTZE Inc. introduces the new Cablefix X cable entry system to complement its existing cable and cable management portfolio. Featuring multi-layered X-seal technology, Cablefix X is designed to simplify installation without compromising ingress protection. The X membrane seals are closed by default, eliminating the need to plug unused entry points. These innovative cable entry systems […]
Cut-to-length heavy-duty DLO power cable
DLO heavy-duty power cable is a 2 kV rated flexible power cable with a variety of possible applications including industrial control panel power distribution, power feeds for Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), motor leads in non-drive related applications, and in non-traditional industrial applications such as drilling rigs, railroad/transit car wiring, and mining equipment. With RHH and […]
Powered cable for Power over Ethernet and extended distances
Remee Wire & Cable has launched its new line of Activate powered cable solutions (PCS) in response to the growing demand for Power over Ethernet (PoE) cable and other powered cabling applications requiring extended distances. Remee’s new Activate PCS line includes a selection of standard and customized category and hybrid copper and fiber optic cable […]