Cables/Connecting
Cables for servo drives
igus now provides harnessed drive and measuring systems and sensor cables for Fanuc drives in three different mechanical load qualities and in any length. igus already supplies system cables for Siemens, Indramat and Lenze drives.
Micro-D Pi Filter Connector for Military and Avionics Applications from ITT
ITT Electronic Components has developed a robust Micro-D connector with exceptional attenuation. Designated the TMDMP filter, the connector utilizes a unique internal filter design, providing the density needed to accommodate the ferrite tubes necessary for Pi filtering in military and aerospace applications.
Cables for lifting applications feature less weight and diameter
Tyco Electronics has introduced its ROV product line of heavy lift umbilical cables, neutrally buoyant tether cables and heavy tether cables for all lifting applications in offshore and marine environments. The small size cables all benefit from reduced weight and diameter, providing longer length on current handling equipment.
Han® K 4/4 connector from HARTING
The new Han® K 4/4 connector from HARTING is a combination power/signal connector which combines together four power and four signal connectors in a single Han® 10B construction size housing.
Rail-industry connectors now in stock at PEI-Genesis
Franchised assembling distributor PEI-Genesis is now carrying stocks of ITT’s VEAM CIR series multipin circular connectors, which have become the worldwide standard for rail and mass-transit applications. With stock to build over 6000 different part numbers, PEI-Genesis is offering the CIR connectors and flame-retardant FRCIR variants with the company’s market-leading 48-hour assembly service.
Turret lugs from Harwin provide a reliable wire to board connection
Harwin has announced that a comprehensive range of turret lugs - used in many applications to provide a strong, reliable wire to board connection – are detailed in its catalogue and website. Turret lugs - also known as turret pins or terminals - are firmly attached to the PCB usually by riveting and soldering them through a hole in the PCB.
Connector from Tyco suits disposable or re-useable medical applications
Tyco Electronics has introduced a sterilisable Medical CPC connector for use in applications such as surgical power instruments, RF and ultrasound ablation and EP monitors used in the operating room. Available with 5, 6, 7 or 10 contact positions, the devices are very cost-effective and benefit from a robust self-latching mechanism which is secure under axial and torsional loads.
Relay sockets from Switchtec reduce production time and are safer under vibration conditions
Reducing installation time and providing a vibration resistant connection are Hongfa screwless sockets available from Switchtec. The sockets are a boon to panel builders who are constantly striving to reduce production time whilst improving performance and adding value. Aimed at panel builders, OEMs, CEMs, equipment manufacturers and machine builders, the sockets are designed to be used with Hongfa’s popular HF115F and HF18FH plug in relays, a...
Connectors to support PCIe Mini Cards with 0.8mm contact spacing
JAE Europe has launched the MM60 PCI Express Mini Card connector system, which provides secure retention for the whole card. Two versions are available, with or without stand-off, to support a wide variety of functional modules including embedded industrial PCs or wireless adapters using the Mini Card format. The stand-off version supports modules with underside-mounted components up to 1.8mm maximum profile.
Quick-latch connectors suit harsh environments
New from Aerco is the Deutsch Quick Connect (QC) range of circular connectors that provides the ideal solution for users requiring a cost effective, rugged, quick-latch connector for use in demanding environments. The QC range is made from Ultem, a high temperature, corrosion resistant, composite material allowing the connectors to operate under the toughest conditions.