Lapp USA’s new app serves up the latest edition of the Lapp catalog on tablets enabling customers to quickly and easily browse through thousands of flexible automation cables, industrial connectors, assemblies and accessories. Available in both iOS and Android, the new app allows users to share products with others, order a product sample and request […]
Industry News & Events
What industries are making the most impact on cable designs?
This article was updated with new text and images on December 15, 2015. It has become clear that labor-intensive and automated processes are using more industrial cables than ever before. Here, a number of cable manufacturers discuss what industries have been key in the design innovations that are helping to change data, networking and […]
Cable harness repair made easy
In addition to offering a complete line of cable harness repair products, TE Connectivity, Harrisburg, Pa., is now offering an in-depth manual and a quick-reference guide to simplify assembly repair. Making permanent or temporary repairs to restore the harness can help extend the life of complex cable assemblies but doing so must be done with […]
Online calculator for microwave/RF cable assembly selection
W. L. Gore & Associates, Landenberg, Pa., has introduced an online tool designed to complement its existing GORE Microwave/RF Assembly Builder. The new GORE Microwave/RF Assembly Calculator is used to calculate insertion loss, VSWR and other parameters of GORE Microwave/RF Assemblies for different cable types. The online calculator is easy to use, particularly when the initial […]
Alpha Wire introduces Alpha Essentials
Alpha Wire has re-categorized its products to include a new product family named Alpha Essentials. Alpha Essentials replaces the previous “Communication, Control, and Industrial Cable” and “Manhattan Electrical Cable” product families while preserving the majority of those products. Product crosses are provided for items that were discontinued and special orders may occur. In addition to […]
HELUKABEL’s cables have been specified for Ford manufacturing operations
HELUKABEL, Elgin, Ill., has announced that five of its cable families have been specified for use in Ford Motor Company’s manufacturing operations. Products approved cover control, power and motor cables for fixed, flexing and continuous-flex, cable track applications. The combination of TC-ER, PLTC-ER, ITC-ER and UL1277 allows these cables to be used in all tray […]
Custom, flexible cable helps make refurbished imaging machines like new
Classic Diagnostic Imaging, Macedonia, Ohio provides new, used and refurbished components for medical imaging equipment, including portable imaging machines. The portable units are designed to go to patients, rather than patients having to be moved to the X-ray room. This can be very beneficial to hospitals and doctor’s offices as it offers a safer alternative […]
TE Connectivity and PEI-Genesis announce distributor agreement
TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity, announces a distribution agreement with PEI-Genesis (PEI), an international manufacturer, assembling distributor and engineering design firm for connectors and power supplies. This new partnership will provide the opportunity to offer TE’s Raychem products to serve customers needs. According to Sofia Shafir, Director of Product Management and Engineering, […]
Temporary & emergency power products at Power-Gen
TPC Wire & Cable Corp., a leading supplier of wire, cable, connectors and assemblies, is pleased to be exhibiting at Power-Gen® International in Orlando, FL December 9-11, 2014. The company will introduce its temporary power plug and play products that are designed as a critical component to emergency preparedness plans or a quick solution for […]
Tool free cable gland
HELUKABEL, one of the world’s leading cable manufacturers has introduced its latest cable gland technology that quickly and simply relieves stress and strain on cables – the HELUTOP Easy. Using a unique, patented spring/snap system, the HELUTOP Easy allows for quick and easy installation in hard-to-reach areas and spaces with no access for locknuts. Assembly […]