TE Connectivity (TE) is demonstrating components for servomotors and industrial machinery as well as a wide variety of other connectivity solutions at the 2017 Manufacturing in America event being held at the Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit, from March 22 to March 23. This will be the first time TE will present its Intercontec solutions […]
Automation
What does the coding mean on M12 connectors?
M12 connectors are circular connectors with a 12-mm locking thread used for sensors, actuators, Fieldbus and industrial Ethernet, primarily in factory automation applications. Often with ratings ofIP65, IP68 and IP69K, they are ideal for washdown and corrosive environments. They are available with 3, 4, 5, 8 and 12 pins. While higher pin counts are not planned, […]
ERNI connectors optimize industrial automation connectivity
ERNI continues to expand its connector product offering to meet the growing demands of industrial control networks and motion control/drive systems. Modern industrial automation networks utilizing programmable logic/automation controllers (PLCs/PACs), distributed control systems (DCSs), and motion control and drive systems need to handle more data traffic at increased speeds, and often in demanding environments with […]
ODU expands it ODU-MAC modular hydrid connector lines
ODU is promoting to the U.S. market its advanced modular hybrid connector solutions designed for high reliability rugged test platforms. Dubbed the ODU-MAC line, these designs use ODU’s modular nature and its spindle locking system for easy connection and disconnection. The ODU-MAC portfolio includes: ODU-MAC White-Line that offers manual mating up to 100,000 mating cycles; […]
Compact I/O connector from Hirose downsizes industrial modules
Hirose, Downers Grove, Ill., has developed a rugged I/O connector with an innovative space-saving design that enables a size reduction of industrial modules. The IX Series connector provides a space savings of up to 65% compared to RJ45 solutions, and up to 28% compared to competing snap-in I/O connector offerings. The IX Series I/O connector […]
Mencom Corporation offers junction blocks to simplify automation connections
The industrial automation world is constantly searching for ways to increase installation reliability, speed up the installation process, and reduce downtime. Junction blocks often referred to as terminal blocks and distribution blocks provide a simple and effective way of consolidating connections from various types of control systems and sensors that have many I/O points. Mencom Junction […]
Chogori launches M12 connectors for intelligent sensing and control applications
Chogori, a supplier of rugged and harsh environment connectors, has expanded its harsh environment connector offering to include a wide range of M12 connectors for industrial I/O and sensing applications. The field-proven, IP67 connectors support various protocols via A, B and D code options built into the male/female mating connectors, including fieldbus applications such as […]
Molex Launches the MXMag Gigabit Single-Port RJ45 Connector
Molex has introduced the MXMag Gigabit Single-Port RJ45 connector. With options suitable for automated reflow-solder assembly, the integrated magnetic jack provides OEMs with a high-speed assembly solution without compromising the robust and reliable through-hole PCB connection. Traditionally, RJ45 connectors with integrated magnetics are hand placed and wave soldered to ensure that the through-hole PCB connection […]
ERNI Electronics expands its MicroStac family
ERNI Electronics has expanded its 0.8 mm MicroStac SMT connector series to encompass antimagnetic versions with 12 pin (single row) and 54 pin (dual row). The MicroStac components are based on a patented hermaphroditic design. The special design enables reduced logistic and inventory costs. The powerful combination of the extreme miniaturization and its innovative design makes […]
ITT Cannon introduces push-pull interconnect series PL for medical and industrial applications
ITT Corp.’s Cannon brand has launched a new line of high-performance, plastic push-pull interconnects for medical and industrial applications. The PL Series offers a quick connect-and-disconnect capability for cable-to-cable and cable-to-board applications. Its lightweight, sterilizable and easy grip design makes the connector series particularly well suited to the rigors of the medical device market. “ITT […]
