When I attended PackExpo last month, my first booth visit was with Craig Zagorski, Applications Manager for Automation/Machinery, at Harting Inc. Zagorski gave me a history of the German-founded company, and introduced me to the variety of components that it manufactures. Interestingly enough, the company got its start as a hardware store that turned to […]
Wire-to-wire connectors for on-engine applications
MX150 sealed connectors from Molex Inc., Lisle Ill., have been expanded to support low-level signal and power applications for on-engine automotive, commercial vehicles and off-road construction equipment. These panel-mount and twist-lock sealed bulkhead connectors and backshells are designed to meet or exceed requirements for USCAR-2 Class 3 (–40 to 125°C) operating environments. MX150 panel-mount connectors […]
Plug and receptacle connector for photovaltaic applications
Sunclix dc plug and receptacle connector system from Phoenix Contact, Middletown, Pa., is designed for photovoltaic (PV) applications. The connectors can be assembled in the field or factory, greatly reducing the cost of installation. The one-piece dc connectors use spring technology for quick and easy assembly and termination, without the use of crimp tools. The connectors […]
Electrical connector dives deep for underwater applications
The Submariner series of subsurface wet- and dry-mate connectors from Amphenol Industrial Global Operations, Sidney, N.Y., are underwater electrical connectors that can be used in depths to 6,000 m (underwater pressure to 600 bar). The connector is ideal for use by the military and government, diving equipment manufacturers, remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and autonomous underwater […]
Molex continues strong growth in medical applications
Molex Inc., Lisle, Ill., announced today that in fiscal year 2013 it experienced double-digit growth in its global medical business, due mostly to an expanded product portfolio and customer base. The company will showcase solutions for applications in implantable invasive, diagnostic imaging, therapeutic, surgical and patient monitoring at MD&M Minneapolis, October 29 – 30, booth […]
Connector Tips welcomes expert contributing author
When we launched this site just a few months ago, our goal was to bring our readers the most recent news about connector technologies, but more importantly, to give readers insight and knowledge to do their jobs better when it comes to specifying connectors and related technologies. So it is with great pleasure that we […]
Military, aerospace connectors withstand extreme temperatures
Dualobe connectors from TE Connectivity, Harrisburg, Pa., are designed to withstand extreme temperatures in harsh environments within the military and commercial aerospace industries. They are lightweight, customizable and reliable. Featuring TE’s Nanonics connectors, they work in temperatures from –200° to 200°C. These nanominiature D-style rectangular connectors are available in machined aluminum and molded plastic shells […]
Connectors for aerospace cabin applications
TE Connectivity (TE), Harrisburg, Pa., has released its new DEUTSCH 369 Series connectors, which are reliable, lightweight, compact and cost-efficient designs for harsh aerospace environments, especially those in civil aerospace cabin systems. They meet tightening industry regulations and Electrical Wiring Interconnect Systems (EWIS) best practices. Features include: Meet smoke and toxicity standards – IAW FAR25 […]
Connectivity solutions for packaging machinery
Molex Inc., Lisle, Ill. will showcase its Brad automation products at Pack Expo International, September 23 – 25, in Las Vegas, at booth 5884. Designed to meet the needs of packaging machine builders, robot manufacturers and system integrators, the products allow for implementing intelligent, on-machine control systems and enabling easy implementation of industrial network protocols, […]
Lightning protectors for coaxial cable
Two new coaxial lightning protectors from L-com Inc., North Andover, Mass., are designed to be crimped directly onto 400-series low-loss coaxial cable, reducing insertion loss. They feature DC to 5.8 GHz wide-band operation and are perfect for use in IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi applications. By directly crimping the lightning protectors to the cable, technicians can reduce insertion loss while […]