Provertha, the Pforzheim, Germany, manufacturer of connectors and accessories, is extending its extensive range of M12 cable connectors with stainless steel (V4A) versions and X-Coding. The new male and female versions are specifically designed for the special requirements encountered in medical technology applications, and in the food industry. The new M12 connectors are also suitable […]
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Mill-Max introduces low-profile solder cup headers
Mill-Max has announced a new, low profile solder cup header delivering a 25% reduction in height as compared to its current product. According to officials at the Oyster Bay, N.Y., company, the solder cup headers are ideal for making wire-to-board connections where keeping overall height to a minimum is essential. The new 380-10-1XX-00-002000 (single row) […]
Hirose compact I/O connector saves PCB space
Hirose Electric, a global supplier of interconnects, has developed a rugged I/O connector that combines a small robust design with high-speed data transmission capabilities. That, in turn, enables industrial equipment advancements in smart manufacturing, according to company officials. The IX Series connector reduces installation space by up to 75% compared to RJ45 solutions, and up […]
HARTING announces high-voltage connectors for ag equipment
The electrification of agricultural machinery and auxiliary components is becoming increasingly important, according to officials at HARTING AG, Espelkamp, Germany. As a result, in recent years the company has focused its efforts on developing a standardized interface between tractor and attachment. The resulting newly developed AEF high-voltage connections are slated to be presented in various […]
Molex announces MUO 2.5 termination connection
Molex has introduced the MUO 2.5 Termination Connector, designed to replace closed-end (CE) terminals. According to officials at the Lisle, Ill., company, it will not only reduce cable assembly time for OEMs, but also improve reliability and processing time. “Traditional CE terminals can cause wire damage and cannot be disassembled after installation,” said Yujiro Enomoto, […]
CDM Electronics stocks Binder USA interconnects
CDM Electronics, an authorized distributor of electronic connectors and cables based in Turnersville, N.J., is now a stocking distributor of Binder USA’s circular connectors, cordsets and adapters for the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Engineered to provide power and Ethernet connectivity to process-automation equipment while significantly reducing production downtime, according to CDM officials, the […]
Making connections in harsh places
By Christian Taylor Sustaining Engineering Team Leader Bulgin Cambridge, U.K. While most of us live and work in relatively protected and safe indoor environments, much of the world’s most critical electronic systems and equipment operate in harsh conditions. Whether it’s water, dust, extreme weather, explosive atmospheres or pressure, a range of harsh environments can create […]
Wire-to-board connectors have metal backshells with EMI shielding
A comprehensive range of backshells with a rugged aluminium alloy construction and electroless nickel plating can be applied to new connector installations or alternatively for carrying out mid production modifications. Developed by Harwin for wire-to-board connectors, the metal shells make connectors more mechanically robust and provide EMI/RFI protection. Incorporated into the female cable versions is […]
Simple adapter converts straight connectors to angles
The ibow angle adapter from igus Inc., East Providence, R.I., converts straight, round connectors to angled ones. It reportedly permits fast, easy and safe connection of circular connectors at a user-defined angle. The product lets workers plug in connectors “around corners” quickly and flexibly, according to the company. And it is also suited for retrofit […]
TE Connectivity’s next-gen composite connectors provide rugged reliability in harsh environments
TE Connectivity has released its next generation ACT composite connectors within the DEUTSCH MIL-DTL-38999 series. The ACT series circular connectors are among the most versatile and popular circular mil spec input/output connectors in the world. These circular connectors offer composite shells providing up to 40% weight savings over aluminum connectors. MIL-DTL-38999 connectors are widely used […]