Helukabel recently announced the launch of four new in-stock instrumentation and compensating cable product groups for applications in the oil and gas sector, as well as for use in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage industries. Reliable data transmission is a must, even under the most extreme conditions. As a result, Helukabel developed new […]
Medical/Pharmaceutical
Cord clips ensure safe, long-lasting designs
Interpower announces a new optional cord clip for all of its U.S.A.-made 3×18 AWG cords and the 3×18 VCT-F Japanese cords. The new Interpower Cord Clip is constructed of a glass-reinforced Polypropylene compounded resin for molding consistency and retention. The clips are set at an optimal 4.75 inches behind the plug, and are molded in […]
IP67-rated USB type-A cable assemblies designed for IoT applications
Stewart Connector announces a new line of IP67 rated USB Type-A Cable Assemblies. Designed for use in IoT applications where reliability and functionality are necessary and USB connections are needed outside of typical office applications, these cable assemblies can be used in multiple applications, including industrial automation, medical devices, military applications, and other harsh environments. […]
Antibacterial Cat6a Ethernet cables inhibit bacteria growth by up to 99.9%
L-com, an Infinite Electronics brand and a preferred manufacturer of wired and wireless connectivity products, has released a new line of antibacterial Cat6a cables that are ideal for use in medical offices, hospitals, classrooms and other places where the pathogens are commonly found, and where an extra layer of protection is required to avoid infecting […]
RAYTELA polymer optical fiber achieves 34,500 repeated bends in testing
Today’s medical endoscopic and ophthalmic catheters are subjected to dozens if not hundreds of manipulations in any given procedure. These manipulations bend the fiber optic lighting cables creating stresses that can ultimately lead to diminished or loss of light failures. To combat the costly requirements of repair or replacement, Toray improved its Raytela Plastic Optic […]
FDA-compliant cable entry plates for food and pharmaceutical industries
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 […]
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 […]
