Line of flexible, armored SMA and Type-N test cables from Pasternack Enterprises Inc., Irvine, Calif., is designed to handle harsh industrial environments common in production test systems and antenna ranges. They use stainless steel connector construction, with the SMA designed to operate to 20 GHz and the N connector to 18 GHz. These new RF test […]
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Communication, control cables for stationary applications
C 304 and D 304 Series communication and control cables from Lapp USA Inc., Florham Park, N.J., are intended for stationary wiring applications with minimal or no exposure to oil and flex cycles. These 300-V cables cost approximately 30% less than premium signal and control cables. They feature UL CSA CMG and AWM approvals. UL CMG […]
High-temperature FireWire cable and assemblies provide high-speed data transmission
Ultra-flexible FireWire cable from Cicoil, Valencia, Calif., has been designed for high flexibility, mechanical stress, temperature extremes (-65°C to +165°C) and harsh environments. Its construction guarantees clear, high speed data transmission, even in the toughest of environments. Cicoil’s patented extrusion process allows two individually shielded 28 AWG 100 Ohm pairs and two shielded 22 AWG […]
Track cable installation guidelines
Track cables have an important task of supplying control and power to machines in various high-flex cable applications. The cables must flex simultaneously and stay synchronized to operate properly. Correct installation and placement of the cables in the track helps ensure the cables’ functionality and service life (measured in cycles). The following guidelines should be […]
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 […]
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, […]
Testing ensures long life on continuous-flex cables
When integrating machinery, OEMs and MROs look for long life on moving parts. To ensure its flexible cables are consistent with the mechanical requirements of the applications they will be used in, igus, East Providence, R.I., rigorously tests the durability of its Chainflex continuous-flex cables in its 19,000 ft2 laboratory. The company performs around two-billion […]
Speeding up data transmission
I am a proud Boston University graduate. It never ceases to amaze me what type of students and professors the university attracts (having Elie Wiesel on staff back in the mid-90s was one of the things that really caught my eye when I was looking at colleges). I often read the University publications because I […]
