By Grant Wilhelm, Senior Design Engineer, CPC (Colder Products Co.) How quick disconnect connectors evolved for low-pressure fluid handling The term non-spill, when discussing couplings, describes a specific type of connector meant to reduce spillage to near zero whenever it is disconnected. This is often achieved through the design of the valves housed within the […]
Pasternack introduces expanded lines of RF amplifiers
Pasternack Enterprises Inc., Irvine, Calif., has significantly expanded its portfolio of connectorized RF amplifiers including high power amplifiers, high-rel amplifiers, broadband amplifiers, limiting amplifiers, power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers (LNAs), log amplifiers, and gain blocks. Pasternack’s broad lines of coaxial amplifiers are employed across the entire spectrum of commercial and military applications including use in […]
M8 connector from Conec for industrial Ethernet and EtherCat
The CONEC M8 connector for Industrial Ethernet and EtherCAT applications provides high transmission rates in real time for industrial communication, enabling remote maintenance and control of complete plants and systems via networks. They are assembled to a Cat5e 4 x AWG 22 trailing cable with PUR jacket and are suitable for flexible installation with high […]
Hirose releases IP68 weather-resistant circular power connector
Hirose, Simi Valley, Calif., has released the HR41A series, a small, light IP68-rated plastic power connector offering advanced lightning surge protection (15 kV). It is well-suited to power applications in outdoor and other harsh environments. When the connector is mated, the waterproof gasket design prevents water intrusion, even while submerged in water at 2 m for 14 […]
HARTING Han-Yellock connector lineup adds new, smaller size 10
The space saving Han- Yellock 10 can fit both rectangular and circular panel cut outs, allowing direct replacement of circular connectors with a panel cut out diameter between 28 – 30 mm. It joins the Han- Yellock sizes 30 and 60 and comes with either cable glands M20 or M25, top or angled entry. The […]
Molex Incorporated introduces the HVHC Connector System
Molex Inc. introduces the ruggedized Imperium High-Voltage/High-Current (HVHC) Connector System, a high voltage and amperage solution that delivers reliable performance even in the most extreme shock and vibration conditions found in today’s commercial vehicles. Ideal for hybrid-electric and all-electric technologies, the connectors are capable of handling up to 1000 V and 250.0 A per contact […]
Large-flow medical-grade couplings
This summer, LinkTech Quick Couplings Inc., Ventura, Calif., will be launching two new large flow couplings for the medical market. Available in July, LinkTech will now offer the 60PP Series Large Flow couplings with 3/8-in. flow with both valved and non-valved configurations and the 60PS Series Large Flow couplings, which are produced in high performance […]
SMP connector line expanded by Pasternack
Pasternack Enterprises Inc., Irvine, Calif., expanded its inventory of SMP and mini SMP connectors, specially designed for wireless and military applications including high density interconnect modules, radar equipment, wireless base stations and medical lab equipment. Pasternack’s new SMP and mini-SMP (also referred to as SMPM) connectors are miniaturized push-on interconnects commonly used in high density, […]
TE Connectivity highlights in-flight solutions
TE Connectivity is presenting its advanced solutions for in-flight connectivity at the 2014 Aircraft Interiors Expo, Hall B6, Booth # 6C19, April 8-10, in Hamburg Messe, Germany. TE announces the industry’s new standard connector for aircraft equipment and cabin systems, including its DEUTSCH DMC-M Series Single Module EN4165 connectors. Designed with a wide range of contact […]
TE Connectivity acquires underwater connector provider
TE Connectivity Ltd. has signed agreed to acquire the SEACON group, a provider of underwater connector technology and systems, for $490 million in cash. The SEACON group serves the military marine and sub-sea sectors for remotely operated vehicles (ROV) / autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV), oil and gas, environmental and oceanographic applications. “The acquisition of the […]
