Cables/Connecting

D-Subminiature connectors, commonly called D-Subs, have been around for nearly 70 years, being used in everything from aerospace and military applications, to the medical and automation sectors. Here John Skinner, European Product Manager at PEI-Genesis, explains why, despite its age, plant managers shouldn’t write off the versatile D-Sub connector.

Now available through distributor Powell Electronics are lightweight and low resistance CODE RED hermetic connectors from Glenair.

Nicomatic has announced that its 1mm pitch AMM Series is now available in five standard layouts for delivery on only a few days’ lead time. The AMM Series saves both space and weight in the most demanding aerospace and other hi-rel applications, including medical, defence & security and harsh-environment industrial.

RFI Shield Cans (3mm) from Harwin are now being shipped by distributor TTI.

Hirose has expanded its ix Industrial Series with the launch of a right-angle plug version. The right-angle plug was developed in response to customer demands for solutions that combines a rugged and durable design with space-savings.

RS Components (RS) has launched the RS PRO Wiring and Connectivity portfolio, comprising high-quality and price-competitive connection products for industrial and networking applications across myriad market sectors.

HARTING’s Han-Modular series offers numerous connectors which sustainably increase the energy efficiency of machines and systems. The latest example of this is the Han 300A module. It fits in with the classic development goal for energy storage systems by enabling more capacity with less weight.

Provertha has announced that it is expanding its comprehensive product range to include 15-pin full-metal D-Sub hoods with two axial 180° cable outlets, a torsion and vibration-proof shield contact and strain relief based on a crimp flange/crimp sleeve system. Alternatively, strain relief and shield connection via external cable clamps for cable diameters of four to 14mm are also possible.

binder has increased security and safety for two of its circular connector series by introducing new locking clips, to meet increasing demand in the snap-in segment.

The Red Dot Design Awards stand for outstanding achievements in product design. The jury evaluates thousands of entries each year. For its Fischer LP360 connectors from the Fischer Freedom Series, which have already won numerous industry awards, Fischer Connectors has now been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Award for Product Design in two categories: the ‘Mobile Phones, Tablets and Wearables’ category, and the new ‘Smart Produc...