The KEL-DPZ-HD FDA-compliant cable entry plates from icotek have been specially developed for the use in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Considering the Hygienic Design guidelines, icotek took great care to make the surface very smooth so that there are no dirt-collecting recesses on the visible side. The outer contour radius of 6 mm — instead […]
Medical/Pharmaceutical
Twisted and shielded cabling for Gecko-SL connectors
To address safety and mission-critical applications, where continued data integrity is of paramount importance, Harwin now offers additional cable assembly services for its popular Gecko series. Produced on-demand, these assemblies provide greater resilience against ambient electromagnetic interference (EMI) and crosstalk from neighboring wiring. Engineers can now specify double-ended cables with either twisted-pair wiring (different colors […]
Hack the Crisis: Harting increases cable assembly supplies in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic, the Harting Technology Group has taken numerous measures to protect its employees on the one hand, while ensuring that customers continue to benefit from a reliable supply of Harting products and solutions on the other. “The protection of employees, but also maintaining the supply chain, is our top […]
Hardened active optical cables from Cosemi offer EMI-RFI resistance
Cosemi Technologies Inc., Irvine, Calif., today announced the launch of its LS series — a new line of robust, premium, hardened active optical cables (AOCs). The new family features a proprietary, shielded cable hybridized with a metal shell-enclosed opto-electronics engine. The LS series is an industry first and provides the same quality and performance that […]
Northwire completes extra certification testing for its BioCompatic cables
To meet the growing demands of its medical customers, Northwire has completed additional testing to certify its BioCompatic material line in accordance with ISO 10993-10 irritation and skin sensitization requirements. To offer customers optimized, safe and dependable medical cables, BioCompatic meets some of the most stringent standards including optimal biocompatibility under USP Class VI and […]
Ty-Fast Ag+ bacteria-resistant cable ties are industry’s first to inhibit microbial growth
Ty-Fast Ag+ bacteria-resistant cable ties, new from Thomas & Betts (T&B), a member of the ABB Group, are the industry’s first cable ties to inhibit microbial growth, says T&B. This helps to reduce infection rates and the spread of bacteria. Molded from an FDA-compliant nylon resin blended with an EPA-registered antimicrobial silver ion additive, patent-pending […]
AFC Cable Systems announces MC Luminary HCF cables for healthcare applications
AFC Cable Systems, New Bedford, Mass., announces MC Luminary HCF (UL type MC-PCS) cables for healthcare facilities. MC Luminary HCF is a new addition to AFC’s line of MC Luminary metal-clad cables, which combine electric lighting and control circuits under a single interlocked armor. With a dual grounding path that enhances safety, MC Luminary HCF […]
Northwire’s next-gen BioCompatic III USP Class VI silicone alternative featured at MD&M West
Northwire has released the next generation of BioCompatic, a USP Class VI silicone alternative, at the MD&M West Trade Show this week. Presenting design engineers in the medical field with a competitive advantage over those relying on traditional silicone wire and cable, BioCompatic was developed by Northwire as a cost-effective upgrade to silicone without requiring […]
Solder tab nano connector assemblies from Cicoil ensure secure, compact connections
Cicoil, Valencia, Calif., is now offering solder tab nano connector assemblies. First developed for targeting systems in military aircraft, the miniature assemblies can be used in any mission-critical application where size and security are a concern. Rich Buchicchio, National Sales and Marketing Manager at Cicoil, said that using solder tabs over crimped connections has many […]
Where are antimicrobial cables used?
A number of manufacturers make antimicrobial cables, which are used primarily in food, beverage and medical manufacturing and packaging applications to prevent bacterial growth. Cables used in these applications not only require a tough, clean jacket, but must also be able to withstand harsh chemicals, a range of extreme temperatures, and abrasion and crushing. They […]
