Cables/Connecting

Available from specialist distributor Switchtec, a range of flame retardant terminal blocks from Euroclamp meet the highly desired EU directive EN60335-1 ‘domestic’ Standard. There is a high demand from manufacturers to meet this standard as approved components can be used in the manufacture of appliances for domestic use. It also enables appliances not manufactured specifically for normal household use to be used in domestic applications â...

Leading cable solutions provider, Lapp Ltd, has made available a range of cable and connector products designed specifically for use with photo-voltaic (PV) panels. With cable products available for both indoor and outdoor use and a range of compatible connector systems, Lapp’s product range for renewable energy is among the most comprehensive available.

Omnetics, the manufacturer of miniature high rel connectors, is now delivering its ultra-reliable, lightweight circular interconnect solutions to the medical industry. Featuring Omnetics’ patented Nano Flex Pin contacts, connectors are finding applications in human-interface systems, and are available with custom cables and jackets to allow disinfection and reuse as needed.

Quadrant has introduced to the UK two new versions of the popular Telegärtner SimFix rugged RF connector with threaded coupling for use in high performance transmitter applications. SimFix Pro is an improved, third generation version of the original connector while SimFix ST is a completely new design, has a shorter body and is specifically designed for indoor applications.

Now available in the UK from Aerco are Binder 16mm diameter, push-pull, waterproof, circular connectors that use what is said to be a unique fitting method to provide a high level of connect integrity and include versions that are colour coded for simple and reliable identification to reduce the risk of mis-mating.

Lapp Group’s latest addition to its industry leading Olflex® cable range is a rugged powerchain cable for higher operating temperatures and will ideally suit applications where flexibility and durability are key requirements.

HARTING has introduced a 5-pole M12 connector which uses the company's HARAX easy-assembly IDC technique. The new HARAX M12-L 5-pole device has been designed to meet growing industry requirements for sensor applications where five connections are involved. It is also compatible with industrial bus systems including the thin-cable DeviceNet and the Safety Bus P.

Cannon Express Card 26 pin edge card connectors and cover sets meet the PCMCIA industry’s demands for 34mm and 54mm wide modules. Stainless steel cover sets are quick and easy to assemble, and can either be snapped together or ultrasonically welded. With a universal slot design with module formats measuring 5mm deep by just 75mm long, the connectors and cover sets enable both compact ExpressCard/34 and /54 cards to fit in the same aperture, sav...

Leading cable solutions provider, Lapp Ltd, has announced the joint launch of its ÖLFLEX 130H control cable family and its SKINTOP ST-HF-M easy to assemble cable gland range. Both are low-cost, totally halogen-free products designed to be used together in a variety of applications where human and animal life as well as valuable property are potentially exposed to high risk of fire hazards. These include public facilities, airports, train stati...

Available from Harwin is a PC/104 compatible range of bus connectors for embedded PC applications, designed for stacking boards with a common bus. The devices meet industry standards for embedded PCs, have a maximum 3A current rating, and a press-fit tail option enables solder-free attachment.