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, […]
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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 […]
HELUKABEL Uses Nanotechnology to Create Lotus Effect on Cable Jackets
HELUKABEL has recently announced a new cable jacket coating to enhance the cable and wire surface cleaning process. Known as CLEAN Plus, the new coating uses nanotechnology to create a lotus effect on cable jackets, which prevents the adherence of harmful substances such as oils, greases, paints, and sludge. The so-called lotus effect stems from flora, […]
Antenna cables allow in-flight wireless connections
Staying connected in-flight is important to business travelers, but to do so, they most often need a wired handset rather than their own devices. To make it easier for travelers to connect, Dassault Aviation will use W. L. Gore & Associates’ Gore Leaky Feeder Antenna for its Falcon 7X jet. The Leaky Feeder Antenna will […]
Flat cables stay strong in linear motion applications
Flexible flat cables from Cicoil, Valencia, Calif., provide uninterrupted reliability and long-term flex service life in linear motion applications. The compact, silicone encased flat cable solutions are designed to provide consistent electrical characteristics, weight and space savings, and premium current carrying capacity in continuous motion, automation and pick-and-place technology systems. Flat cable technology does not […]
