Data transmission is critical for success in today’s manufacturing environment. LUTZE’s new flexible Cat5e AWM 600-V Ethernet cable (part#104349) is engineered to protect data from harmful interference ensuring uninterrupted data transmission and long term network reliability. This new cable adds a teal colored, foil and braid shielded, 4-pair Cat5e offering to LUTZE’s product line to […]
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KDSClick IP66 cable entry system from Conta-Clip offers easy mounting, assembly
The new KDSClick IP66 cable entry system from Conta-Clip allows for quickly feeding open-ended cables or pre-assembled cables into enclosures or through cabinet walls. With sealing elements that fit tightly, the system ensures DIN EN 62444 compliant strain relief for the cables. KDSClick is based on just three basic components—frames, inlays and seals—and operates on […]
AutomationDirect adds continuous flexing industrial Cat5e Ethernet cable
DataMax Extreme Ethernet cable from Quabbin has a specially designed jacket developed to survive the many industrial hazards that commercial jackets will not. The DataMax cable jacket is pressure extruded over the cable core, “locking” the conductor pairs in place. This type of jacket construction provides very stable electrical performance, even when impacted, bent, or […]
Talc-free flat cables from Cicoil are designed for motion applications
For motion applications that require flexible and lightweight cable designs, Cicoil offers highly flexible flat cables as the healthy alternative to round PVC cables that contain talcum powder/talc. Talc contains toxins and irritants which contaminate sensitive environments and can be difficult to work with during the cable termination process. Unfortunately, many round cables manufactured with […]
High temperature cables, wires, and connectors from Tensility rated to 105°C
Tensility has introduced a cable, wire, and connector series rated to 105°C for a higher energy use and heat resistance. These products are designed for use in heavy duty applications and areas with high ambient temperatures such as outdoor settings and manufacturing. Custom insulation in the connectors allows this series to be stable at high […]
CDM’s interconnect solutions support most recent Positive Train Control initiatives
CDM Electronics, a distributor of electronic connectors and cables, today announced the availability of a comprehensive array of semi-custom and custom cable assemblies optimized to meet the latest requirements of Positive Train Control (PTC) systems that are designed to prevent train-to-train collisions, derailments caused by excessive speeds, unauthorized train movements in work zones, and the […]
What is a cable assembly?
A cable assembly is a group of cables joined into one single unit, usually overmolded and combined with some type of connector on at least one end. They may also feature a sleeve as part of their construction. They are used to connect a machine to a power, data or networking signal. They reduce environmental […]
TPC Wire & Cable introduces Thermo-Trex soaking pit cable
TPC Wire & Cable Corp. (TPC) is debuting its latest high-temperature product, the Thermo-Trex soaking pit cable. This multi-conductor power cable is designed to provide long service life in applications exposed to hot material contact, molten splash, and mechanical abuse. It is especially suited for use in steel plants as power cable on slag and […]
igus Chainflex sample box: what’s inside?
In our newest Product Spotlight video on the Design World Channel, I teamed up with Associate Editor Mike Santora to take a peek inside igus’ Chainflex cables sample box, which has been designed to help electrical engineers specify the most effective cable for their demanding motion control applications. Included are samples of the German manufacturer’s Chainflex […]
SMA coaxial test probe assemblies from Amphenol RF offer M2M testing solutions
Amphenol RF is pleased to offer SMA test probe assemblies as part of its comprehensive line of pre-configured coaxial cable assemblies. This new configuration features high-performance 0.047 and 0.085-in. diameter hand formable semi-rigid cables. The cable assemblies feature a gold-plated, precision-machined brass body, a gold-plated beryllium copper contact, and PTFE insulator. Amphenol RF’s SMA test […]