Anderson Power Products® (APP), a leader in high power interconnect solutions, is pleased to announce a new addition to the SB® Environmental Boot Series, with the release of their SB®50 Environmental Boot. Ideal for a wide range applications both indoors and out, the SB® Environmental Boots’ soft shell provides water, dirt, chemical and UV protection […]
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Angle solder with minimal “z” profile
Molex Incorporated announced today that its SolderRight TM Direct Solder Terminals are now available to fulfill direct solder wire-to-board designs where a very low profile right angle solder option for wires exiting a PCB is necessary due to severe space constraints. This robust solder terminal enables a secure and reliable connection with a minimal “z” […]
New Guide Describes Benefits of Bal Seal Capabilities
A new guide highlights the benefits of collaborating with Bal Seal Engineering Inc. to develop sealing, connecting, conducting and EMI shielding solutions. Using photorealistic images, the four-page guide describes how the company’s precision-engineered Bal Seal Canted Coil Spring® is employed as a seal energizer or stand-alone electrical-mechanical component to improve overall equipment performance and reliability. […]
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, […]
Luer connector simplifies medical testing processes
FasTest Inc., Minneapolis, introduces its new LuerMate connector series, designed to provide seamless connection to all standard female medical Luer configurations. Featuring a simple-to-use, sleeve operation that eliminates repetitive twisting and turning, FasTest’s LuerMate connectors simplify testing processes and improve productivity for medical Luer testing applications. Utilizing mechanical actuation, the LuerMate connector series minimizes production […]
Miniature printed circuit-board connectors offer high reliability
As the demand grows for small, portable electronic processor modules in military, aerospace, and surveillance applications, so is the need for circuit-board connectors that not only fit these tight spaces but also maintain signal integrity during shock and vibration. Often, two boards may need short, flexible interconnecting wiring and/or need an output port connector (much […]
Brass-cast connector for medical oxygen filling
FasTest Inc., Minneapolis, has released its MediMate CGA 870 yoke style connector, which features a lightweight, brass cast body with no aluminum for auto ignition standards and durable stainless steel actuator piston to provide optimal safety in medical oxygen filling applications. The MediMate is more than 1.2 lb lighter than previous brass models and provides a simple, […]
An introduction to circular connectors
The past week, I’ve seen several press releases come across my desk for circular connectors, so it got me thinking about what they are used for. I’m working on getting materials specifically about M12 circular connectors, but here’s a quick rundown on what circular connectors are used for, mostly in part from information supplied by […]
Special Considerations for Connectors in Medical Applications
We have all been in the doctor’s exam room and have probably looked at, or even played with equipment available in the room. Fortunately, in the operating room where the really important equipment is, they put you to sleep. It is easy to see, however, that medical connectors and cables are special because: They must […]
