ETHERLINE CAT.6A cables from Lapp Group North America, Florham Park, N.J., provide fast data transmission rates in industrial Ethernet systems while withstanding the continuous flex or torsion requirements associated with moving machine applications. These cables combine CAT.6A’s 10 Gbit/sec data transfer rates with continuous flex and torsion performance suitable for robotics, machine vision systems, wind turbines […]
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Space flight assemblies offer high shielding, signal integrity
A new line of 5G series Gore Spaceflight Microwave/RF assemblies from W.L. Gore & Associates is optimized for Ka-band uplink and downlink satellite applications. They provide outstanding shielding effectiveness and ensure reliable signal integrity with excellent insertion loss and return loss performance up to 32 GHz. They have been qualified for spaceflight applications in three […]
HELUKABEL® Introduces XLPE-Insulated Motor Cable for VFDs
HELUKABEL® has grown its TOPFLEX® product line with the introduction of the TOPFLEX® 620 VFD. This flexible-PVC, XLPE-insulated power cable is ideal for applications with high voltage spikes and long cable runs due to its low capacitance. Built for the industrial sector that requires the use of on/off or slow down/speed up VFD motor applications, […]
Polymers increase food safety
Designers and operators of food production lines must adhere to strict food hygiene regulations from the FDA to ensure consumers can buy food safely. This includes avoiding any kind of contamination such as from foreign particles or lubricants during production or transport process. The use of special materials can significantly reduce this risk. Detectable polymers, […]
Molex Subsidiary Polymicro Improves FDP Optical Fiber
Polymicro Technologies, a subsidiary of Molex Incorporated, recently announced improvements to its FDP optical fiber. The latest enhancements improve solarization of the fiber in deep UV applications (190 – 325 nm). Teodor Tichindelean, global product manager, Polymicro Technologies, stated the introduction of fiber FDP revolutionized UV applications. We are pleased to bring customers enhanced FDP […]
Cable carriers offer low noise, simple design
igus, East Providence, R.I., will unveil E4-1, one of its newest Energy Chain cable carriers, during Pack Expo, September 23-25, 2013 at booth S5552. E4-1 combines the features and benefits of its three predecessors in the E4 cable carrier range, including low noise, ruggedness and modularity. E4-1 is ideal for a wide range of industrial […]
Microwave cable assemblies offer increased signal speed
Temp-Flex air-dielectric ultra-low-loss flexible microwave coaxial cables from Molex Inc. feature a patented dual monofilament air-enhanced design and helically wrapped shield. They achieve 85% to 88% velocity of propogration (VOP) for increased signal speed. “Meeting requirements for strong signal performances with limited signal loss is a growing challenge in high-frequency applications,” said Jeet Sanyal, engineering […]
DARPA creates hollow-core optical fiber for military use
Although hollow-core optical fiber has been available from overseas providers for years, it has been a goal of DARPA to source it in the U.S., for use in military applications. That is why DARPA teamed with DARPA-funded researchers led by Honeywell International Inc. to develop a novel fiber design that uses a hollow, air-filled core. The […]
Heat trace cable for long process pipelines
Series Long Line Heat Trace Cable (SLL) is similar to Chromalox’s current self-regulating heat trace, making it compatible with their current accessory offering. It is suited for use on extremely long pipelines where high temperature maintenance is critical for freeze protection and viscosity maintenance. Ideal applications include alternative fuels, power generation, oil and gas, chemical, […]
Hendrix Offers DUAL BLOCK For Underground Cable
Hendrix/Kerite Cable (Marmon Utility, LLC.), a provider of high-quality underground power distribution products, announces its DUAL BLOCK product. This offering provides a dual water blocking capability on Hendrix primary, underground cable. Water is one of the enemies of long-life in primary cable, as water entering the cable core can lead to premature failure. Hendrix DUAL […]
