PVC is a surprisingly useful material, and is used in a wide variety of different manners in a number of diverse industries. PVC stands for polyvinyl chloride. It is a thermoplastic resin, which means it can be softened by heating, and is produced by a process known as polymerization. PVC is tough and resistant […]
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Low-loss coaxial cable assemblies from Fairview Microwave
Fairview Microwave Inc., Allen, Texas, introduces a new line of low loss test cables using LL335i and LL142 coax. Rated to 18 GHz, these new low loss cable assemblies are ideal for test environments where a rugged, phase stable cable assembly is required. Fairview Microwave’s new LL335i and LL142 cables allow for higher power transmission […]
TE Connectivity highlights shipboard cables
TE Connectivity (TE) is featuring its end-to-end connectivity solutions designed for topside and down-hole harsh environment applications at the Oceanology International 2014, Booth # L350, March 11-13, at the ExCel Center in London. Among the subsea solutions on display will be the latest innovations from TE’s Raychem and Rochester product families. They include the following: […]
High-flex cable for crane and reeling applications from TPC Wire & Cable
TPC Wire & Cable Corp., Macedonia, Ohio, has introduced a new product to its Super-Trex family of cables. The Super-Trex Heavy-Duty Flex Crane Cable was designed specifically for crane and reeling applications. TPC’s extensive family of long-lasting Super-Trex electrical cords and cables was designed and engineered to perform in the harshest industrial environments. The heavy-duty dual-pass jacket […]
Low-pressure overmolded backshell cable assemblies from API Technologies
Low-pressure, overmolded backshells are now available from API Technologies Corp., Orlando, for connector interfaces on its Electromagnetic Integrated Solutions (EIS) product line. Ideal for use in military, aerospace, high-end industrial, oil and gas, as well as medical applications, these durable, waterproof and weather resistant backshells offer improved reliability and a simplified specification process. There is […]
Flexible tray cables available in shielded and non-shielded copper
General Cable, Highland Heights, Ky., has launched TC-Flex industrial tray cables for use in industrial plants, factory automation, wind turbines, and appliance applications. They meet a full range of UL and CSA listings. Featuring a rugged PVC/Nylon/PVC construction they are easy to install, resilient and durable. TC-Flex tray cables are available in shielded and non-shielded […]
Wire and cable assemblies for medical device design at MD&M West
Medical device engineers constantly need to design machines and components that are smaller, portable and reliable. It’s up to interconnect manufacturers such as Molex Inc., Lisle, Ill., to meet those demands. This is why it’s not surprising that several new product releases from Molex are being showcased at MD&M West, February 11 – 13, Anaheim, […]
Industrial Ethernet cables for high-speed data transmission
Because of the growing acceptance of industrial Ethernet as the network of choice in industrial environments, Balluff Inc., Florence, Ky. has launched a line of industrial Ethernet cables, complete with M12 and RJ45 options. While Cat5E is the base requirement for industrial Ethernet, when you are working with a specific network like EtherNet/IP or PROFINET, […]
Backplane cable assemblies for defense, aerospace
Ruggedized Backplane Cable Assemblies from Molex Inc., Lisle, Ill. are ideal for defense and aerospace contractors looking to deliver high-speed data transfer between commercial backplanes or servers, to commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) connectors including Impact, Impel, VHDM or full military-qualified interfaces. Customized backplane cables have gone through extensive engineering testing to ensure they meet their respective application-specified data rates and […]
Wet design cable for utility industry
Kerite, a manufacturer of insulated utility and industrial power cable, now offers a “wet design” for harsh utility operating conditions. This wet design is part of the standard Kerite utility cable construction. Utilities deal with flooded vaults, water soaked conduits and high water tables throughout the distribution system. These conditions can shorten the life of […]