CDM Electronics, a premier authorized distributor and manufacturer of Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS), and engineered electronic connectors and cable assemblies for aviation, aerospace and defense applications, today announced its Turnersville, N.J. manufacturing facility has again met the QMS (Quality Management System) requirements of AS9100:2016, which encompass the continuance of the company’s ISO 9001:2015 accreditation. Specific regulations to […]
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The electrical connection specialists take steps to become a system provider
HELUKABEL, a manufacturer and supplier of cables, wires and cable accessories, recently announced two acquisitions to further grow its core competency in the field of industrial automation. The two latest companies to join the HELUKABEL Group are ekd gelenkrohr GmbH, a drag chain manufacturer, and Sangel Systemtechnik, an industrial cable assembly manufacturer. For the group, […]
New edition of IEC 61918 regulates SPE cabling and installation for the automation world
In March 2022, the new edition of the installation standard IEC 61918:2018/AMD1:2022 Amendment 1 – “Industrial communication networks – Installation of communication networks in industrial premises” has been published. The standard describes the installation of communication networks in industrial premises. In the new version, it now also includes important key points on cabling structures based […]
igus becomes first manufacturer to receive UL approval for halogen-free TPE cables
igus has announced that it is the world’s first cable manufacturer to receive UL appliance wiring material (AWM) certification for its halogen-free TPE cables. This is the first time the testing organization has recognized that halogen-free TPE cables can also meet fire protection requirements. The independent organization, Underwriters Laboratories (UL), is a globally recognized authority […]
Trend Networks ceases supply to Russia and Belarus
Trend Networks is stopping all business operations in Russia and Belarus with immediate effect. Due to the escalating conflict, Trend Networks will no longer supply cable and network test equipment and products to Russia or Belarus. There will also be no sales, technical support, and spares or parts shipped to the region. In addition, Trend […]
igus seeks unique e-chain applications for its vector awards competition
The vector award for the best e-chain applications from igus inc. is entering its eighth round – and applications will be accepted until February 11, 2022. They rotate by 7,000 degrees, travel at speeds of up to 10 meters per second and move three-dimensionally like snakes: e-chain cable carriers made of high-performance plastics. Every two […]
TPC Wire & Cable announces the formation of Trexon
TPC Wire & Cable (TPC) has formed the Trexon brand, which encompasses the brand portfolio of TPC, Pittsburgh Wire and Cable, MilRail, EZ Form Cable, CiCoil, Hydro Group, Integrated Cable Systems (ICS) and The First Electronics Corporation (FEC). The company is headquartered in Macedonia, Ohio. Trexon is a provider of unique connectivity solutions built to […]
Healthcare company finds durability, reliability in igus chainflex cables
One of the world’s leading manufacturers of medical products has found durability and dependability with igus chainflex cables on a long-travel basket loader for baby nutritional drinks. Abbott Labs installed 33-ft and 20-ft chainflex cables on a basket loader after cables on the previous units failed after three months. The units complete 1,500 cycles per […]
TPE control and motor cables receive ECOLAB certification
Helukabel recently announced that multiple TPE-jacketed control and motor cables have recently been tested and certified by ECOLAB for use during washdown processes found typically in the food and beverage industries. The products that were subjected to the 28-day test using cleaning/disinfecting substances Topactive 200, Topactive 500, P3-topax 66, P3-topactive OKTO, and P3-topax 990 along […]
CMP Products launches technical ‘Knowledge Base’
Manufacturer of cable glands, cable cleats and accessories, CMP Products has launched a comprehensive ‘Knowledge Base’ to support customers and users of cable glands in a variety of industry sectors. Knowledge Base is a compilation of technical expertise and advice, gathered over CMP’s 60+ years’ experience in the art of terminating cable glands. The easy-to-use […]
