L-com Global Connectivity has introduced a new line of M12 and M8 connectors, adapters, receptacles and couplers to address harsh environment connectivity applications. These new products are designed for industrial control and factory automation, test equipment, I/O connectivity, sensors and actuators, or any straight wired connectivity application where a screw down interface is necessary. The […]
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AutomationDirect adds continuous flexing control cable
Continuous flexing control cable is now part of the AutomationDirect bulk multiconductor wiring and cable product line. Continuous flexing cables are designed to be exposed to constant flexing during their operation and withstand millions of these flex cycles. CF5 and CF6 multi-conductor control cables from igus are specifically designed, tested, and manufactured for continuous flexing, […]
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 […]
CAMI Research launches CableEye HV-rated QuickMount housing for connector boards
CAMI Research Inc. has released a High-Voltage (HV)-rated QuickMount housing (CBH2) for its CableEye automation-ready, cable and wire harness testing systems. As a free-standing, quick-release board fixture, it allows users to connect CAMI’s test interface boards to the 64-pin headers of any expansion module — even at some distance. The housing may be used with […]
General cable’s Vu-Tron Supreme cords feature cleanable jacket for harsh environments
General Cable recently announced the addition of GenClean, its proprietary cleanable jacket technology, as a new standard feature for Super Vu-Tron Supreme rubber portable cord used in high-stress industry environments. This enhancement allows unwanted material to be more readily removed in a wash cycle, which would substantially reduce the environmental conditions conducive to surface build-up. […]
General Cable Carol brand FrogHide cordset offers new features
General Cable announces new advancements to the Carol Brand FrogHide Ultra Flex rubber extension cords, including a connector end that lights up to indicate that power is flowing through the cord. This new feature not only offers convenience but also a heightened level of safety designed to help protect end users and their tools. “This new […]
FEV and Lightspeed to demonstrate automotive fiber optics at 2018 CES
FEV North America and Lightspeed Technologies have joined forces to create an automotive O/E (optical and electronic) system architecture technology that transmits photons over plastic optical fiber in lieu of E/E (electricity and electronics) technologies that typically conduct electrons over copper. According to FEV officials, this will significantly reduce weight, the number of vehicle parts, […]
SMA cable assemblies from Amphenol RF offer lower loss and high electrical performance
A new line of SMA fixed length cable assemblies on LMR-195 and LMR-240 cables from Amphenol RF combines precision machined SMA connectors with high performing LMR cables developed by Times Microwave, an Amphenol company. These pre-configured cable assemblies are designed to offer a lower loss option with superior electrical performance to standard cables. The LMR […]
Modular cable carrier adds new roller links
Gliding e-chain cable carriers from igus Inc., East Providence, R.I., are typically used for travel lengths between 33 and 164 feet. However, these e-chain systems are facing more demanding requirements from many customers. The dynamics of the systems are intensifying, and the loads that the chains must handle are increasing. This can cause gliding systems […]
USB 2.0 panel mount, adapter cables are fully shielded
L-com Global Connectivity announced today that it has launched a new series of USB 2.0 ECF-style, panel mount, adapter cables for use with data acquisition, test and measurement, entertainment and PC peripheral interconnect applications. These new adapter cables allow USB 2.0 connections to be passed through panels or enclosures by utilizing L-com’s unique ECF flange […]