What’s the difference between copper and aluminum industrial cable?
Contributed by Frances Richards It’s no secret that copper and aluminum are both effective conductors of electricity. Further, most engineers and system designers know that copper is a better conductor...
View ArticleAchieVe fiber optic Ethernet patch cables provide low-cost fiber connections
AutomationDirect has added even more network cabling options to their lineup of Communication products. The new AchieVe brand fiber optic Ethernet patch cables provide reliable low-cost multi-mode...
View ArticleShould servomotor cables be shielded, and if so, why?
Contributed by Frances Richards As with many things in life and engineering, it depends whether you should use shielded servomotor cables. However, in most industrial environments, the answer is a...
View ArticleRound cable design suitable for drag chain applications from Helukabel
Helukabel announced they have enhanced their AS-Interface (ASi) bus cable offering by adding a round cable design suitable for use in drag chain applications. Traditionally, ASi bus cables are flat and...
View ArticleSmart building Single-Pair Ethernet jacks and cables for maximum efficiency
Stewart Connector, a Bel group company, is announcing the release of Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) jacks and cables that adhere to the connectivity component standard IEC 63171-1. SPE enables data as well...
View ArticleM12 connectors with assembled wires and advanced sealing concept
binder announces the latest enhancements to its panel mount connectors in M12 size. These connectors now feature assembled wires, an advanced sealing concept, safety features, and sustainable...
View ArticleExpanded VFD cables includes 2kV option for electrically demanding needs
LUTZE is expanding its Driveflex VFD cable offering to include a 2kV option for the most electrically demanding applications. The new A219 series expands upon the existing A220 1kV series, offering...
View ArticleHigh-performance CAN bus cable for advanced engine control systems
Hradil, the German specialist cable engineering firm, introduced a shielded High-Performance CAN-Bus cable for engine and exhaust control systems of heavy-duty 12-cylinder diesel engines. Hradil’s...
View ArticleSemi-rigid and conformable options added to RF cable assembly line
Pasternack has announced the launch of its semi-rigid and conformable cable assembly options. These new additions provide enhanced flexibility, performance and customization for a wide range of RF...
View ArticleCable assemblies for automotive and industrial use
Amphenol RF has expanded its Automate Type A mini-FAKRA portfolio with additional pre-configured breakout cable options designed on industry-standard cable types. These assemblies are available in two...
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