Oil can inflict molecular damage on the compounds used for cable insulation and jacketing that will ultimately result in cable failure, downtime, and replacement costs. Lapp USA explains how this happens and how to prevent it. Of all the chemical exposures that can affect the life and performance of electrical cables, oil is oneRead More
At one time, aluminum was the primary material option for heavy-duty connectors, but now plastic is a reliable and viable option. Over the years heavy-duty connectors have evolved from clunky pieces of heavy metal with contacts to robust, lightweight connectors that can mate with products from other manufacturers. They are also capable of routing signal,Read More
The VFD cable is often an afterthought in the exhaustive research and consultation process to choose an advanced variable frequency drive. Here, Wayne Spence of Amphenol Sine explains why it is critical to the overall system. The phone rings; your chest begins to pound, and the receiving manager’s voice confirms it’s the moment you’ve longRead More
A good connector design requires attention to the separable interface front end, the permanent interface back end, and the contact retention area. Bill Garver of APEX Electrical Interconnection Consultants provides a checklist of these design considerations. There are fundamentally three specific elements of an electrical contact that are used within a multiple-position connector.Read More
Research shows exceptional growth for the automotive connector market, both in the past and future. The market for automotive connectors has been outstanding in recent years. Pent-up demand for new cars, which resulted from the Great Recession, initially drove the market in the early years of this decade. This was coupled with the growing useRead More
Siemon Interconnect Solutions’ color-coded cable clips ease network identification. Siemon Interconnect Solutions (SIS), a business unit of Siemon that provides custom network infrastructure solutions, announced new color-coded cable clips that give data center administrators an easy, cost-effective way to clearly segregate and identify various network systems. Available in nine highly visible colors, these clipsRead More
The HUBER+SUHNER Quick-Fit plus rapid connector system dramatically reduces the time required to assemble and deploy cables and connectors for IBC/DAS applications. HUBER+SUHNER announced a groundbreaking field-mountable connector system – the Quick-Fit plus – that offers one-piece design and an extremely fast, easy, and reliable assembly process for ½” corrugated cables used in distributed antenna systems (DAS)Read More
The new TE dual-wall heat-shrink tubing products meet the UL VW-1 flammability requirement. TE Connectivity introduces the DWFR (dual-wall, fire-retardant) product line – its first dual-wall heat-shrink tubing products to be rated for the UL VW-1 flammability test specified by the UL 224 standard. The DWFR tubing products’ highly flame-retardant polyolefin jacket and a thermoplasticRead More
WAGO’s 2060 Series is now available in a bright white housing and with a higher nominal voltage rating. WAGO’s universal surface-mount PCB solution – the 2060 – is now available with a higher nominal voltage rating and brighter white housing. Stronger housing material, increased wall thickness, and a higher rating of 320V makes the 2060Read More
The new HARTING M12 PushPull adapter enables quick and secure mating in a highly compact design. HARTING’s new M12 PushPull adapter enables the use of unthreaded connectors in existing applications with a standard flange. This means quick and secure mating and a highly compact design for the end user. The unthreaded locking mechanism of the M12 PushPull allowsRead More
In addition to specifying components for a cable assembly, you need the design and production process to promote overall system integrity and be cost-effective. You probably know the primary benefit of a cable assembly – the ease of connecting and disconnecting systems or equipment either for mobility or expeditious repair and replacement. ButRead More
For the latest connector industry happenings, check out the news briefs for October 13, 2015. TTI named Ros Kruger as its director of supplier marketing Europe – sensors and power. The new position reflects the importance of these technology sectors and the growth TTI is experiencing, both with current and new franchises, in these areas.Read More
