Molex, the global manufacturer of interconnect products and systems, announced the acquisition of certain assets of Triton Manufacturing Company, headquartered in Monee, Ill. The acquired Triton business specializes in fabricating flexible power cable assemblies and custom bus bars used in a wide range of current and heat transfer applications, including power transfer devices for computers, […]
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Stainless-steel M12 connectors for food and medical applications
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 […]
HARTING posts record earnings
The HARTING Technology Group based in Espelkamp, Germany, sizably increased its turnover for trading year 2016/17 that ended on September 30. The family owned and managed global company saw a 14.7% increase in turnover, up to €672 million ($791 million) – the highest figure in the company’s 72-year history. “We are really pleased with the […]
Powerful D-subs from In2Connect
D-sub connectors were arguably the first and most widely established in/out (I/O) interface connector, according to officials at In2Connect UK Ltd., based in Ropley, Hampshire. The connectors are so-called because of their trapezoidal (vaguely “D” shaped) shell which provides mechanical protection, shielding and built-in polarization when mating male to female, whether cable-end or panel mounted. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mencom introduces low-profile housings for panel interface connectors
Mencom has introduced new low-profile enclosures for Panel Interface Connectors (PIC). The PIC, also known as programming ports or programming interfaces, provides the ability to communicate with a device inside a cabinet without opening the cabinet door. This helps prevent potential safety hazards (such as Arc Flash) associated with opening an electrical panel. Utilizing a […]
Docking connector with test position available from HARTING for Motor Control Center
With the Han-Modular Sliding Frame, HARTING has developed a new connector for Motor Control Centers (MCC). This mechanically simple solution means that by using the connector, the drawer system can easily take a test position. Power connection is achieved in the subsequent position. The customer benefits from the simple mechanics of the system as well […]
Hybrid connector combines power, data transmission for interface wiring
CONEC has launched a hybrid power and signal circular connector that saves time and costs for cabling, installation and maintenance for conventional wiring of applications like motors, servo drives, linear units/drives and more. By combining power supply and data transmission into one single connector, the compact SuperCon Series hybrid connector system saves space by eliminating […]
Newark element14 shipping new push-pull connector series from NorComp
Newark element14 is now shipping a new line of high-performance, metal shell push-pull interconnects from NorComp – designed for medical and industrial applications. The QUIK-LOQ Push Pull Series delivers a high-performance solution engineered to withstand shock and vibration in harsh environments. These rugged, sealed connectors are ideal for hi-rel waterproof cable-to-cable and cable-to-panel applications where […]
