As NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover explores its new planetary home after landing on February 18, it’s operating with the world’s most advanced technology while being equipped with Ty-Rap cable ties from ABB, the same ties that are widely used on earth. Found in buildings, subways, the deepest oceans and outer space, ABB’s Ty-Rap cable ties […]
Cable management
Surface-mounted cable holder for PCB-mounted, bonded or snapped designs
With the WA-SMCH (Surface Mounted Cable Holder), Würth Elektronik introduces an innovative, space-saving replacement for PCB-mounted, bonded or snapped cable holders intended to accommodate cable ties. The automatically mountable and solderable holder made of tin-plated phosphor bronze offers a very stable fastening solution with a holding force up to 370 N. Cables or cable ties […]
e-spool flex cable reel for continuous panel feed in industrial robots
igus has developed the e-spool flex 2.0, a new cable reel that has no slip ring that is perfect for industrial robot users. This allows for easy management of robot teach pendants and the system even supplies bus signals without interruptions, which can be typical with slip rings. The solution can extend cables up to […]
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 […]
Murrelektronik passive distribution junction blocks from AutomationDirect
Murr distribution junction blocks provide a convenient method for connecting sensors and actuators to the control cabinet. Murrelektronik supplies a comprehensive range of distribution boxes that are available from AutomationDirect. They create optimum installations for any application and are cost-effective, reliable, and space saving solutions. Murrelektronik blocks add M8 style connectivity as well as M12 […]
High-speed transmission Cat.6A cable module for fast installation
The automation specialist LÜTZE, Germany presents an optimized Cat. 6A module carrier that stands out because it is safe and easy to install. This new module carrier incorporates the practical experience and ideas of the users to produce a part that is very easy to handle. The new LÜTZE Cat. 6A module carriers allow data […]
Split EMC cable entry guarantees EMC tightness and diverts interference
The new split EMC cable entry EMC-KEL-DS is based on the well-known KEL-U system from icotek. The EMC-KEL-DS guarantees EMC tightness and at the same time reliably diverts shield-related and field-related interference. The split frame makes it possible to insert pre-assembled cables and to seal them in accordance with IP55. The split frame and split […]
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 […]
Adapter grommets for simple cable routing
icotek is expanding its range of adapter grommets for its IMAS-Connect adapter system to include the AT-PP and the AT-K-M. The new AT-PP adapter grommet is based on a KT large cable grommet. A polyamide body is integrated in this elastomer grommet. Thanks to the screw-on housing, all compact PushPull module systems can be routed […]
Heavy-grade flexible conduit systems for vibrating and moving applications
AerosUSA is pleased to offer both of its PA 12 highly flexible and PA12-D heavy grade flexible conduits that are in stock and ready for delivery. AerosUSA is also announcing the release of a synergistic product to these conduits known as the RQMR-Move. The RQMR-Move is a unique addition to the company’s conduit clamping systems, […]