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What does the coding mean on M12 connectors?

March 1, 2017 By Mary Gannon 1 Comment

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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, […]

Filed Under: Automation, Basics, DW sync, Markets Tagged With: binder, Turck

Turck debuts new preassembled Meltric connector cable assemblies to improve safety in demanding environments

January 25, 2017 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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To improve worker safety in industrial en­vironments, Turck, Minneapolis, introduces its new preassembled Meltric connector offering with arc protection. The products offer a complete cable assembly solution, saving labor and installation time and ensuring reliability. To protect against arcing, the Meltric series connectors feature spring-loaded demating technology inside an enclosed arc chamber, along with mating […]

Filed Under: Industry News, Products Tagged With: Turck

Turck releases overmolded J1939 Deutsch connectivity solution

May 25, 2016 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

Turck has released an overmolded J1939 Deutsh connectivity solution. The fully assembled solution increases longevity and durability while reducing installation time. The newly designed offering provides an ideal solution for mobile equipment and oil and gas applications, where environmental factors such as shock, vibration, cold temperatures, moisture, and oils can affect performance. Thanks to its […]

Filed Under: Markets, Oil/Gas, Products Tagged With: Turck

How have miniature connectors evolved?

December 15, 2015 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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As systems and components become smaller and smaller while at the same time requiring greater efficiency and higher speeds, connector miniaturization has become the norm. And with industrial-grade connectors, maintaining reliability and power with compact designs is critical to safe, secure and long-lasting equipment. Meeting the needs of military and medical markets Industries driving this miniaturization […]

Filed Under: Featured, Industry News, Markets, Medical, Military Tagged With: fischerconnectors, LEMO, Molex, oduusa, Turck

Turck introduces new M8 industrial Ethernet solution

April 27, 2015 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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To keep up with the continuously shrinking sizes of control devices, Turck, Plymouth, Minn., announces its first M8 industrial Ethernet connectivity solution, the smallest available to date. With the ability to transfer up to 100 Mbps of data, the new M8 connector is suitable for various industrial Ethernet protocols, including EtherCAT. It uses a shielded CAT 5e cable, with […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: Turck

Deutsch DT Connectors feature rugged design for mobile equipment use

February 25, 2015 By Rachel Poling Leave a Comment

To reduce installation time and increase reliability of Deutsch connectors, TURCK developed its new Deutsch DT series of overmolded connectors for the mobile equipment industry. The newly designed connectors ensure longevity in demanding environments where shock, vibration, cold temperature, moisture and oils can affect performance. Deutsch connectors are widely used in the heavy equipment sector, […]

Filed Under: Industry News, Products Tagged With: Turck

Connector achieves 10 Gbps Ethernet transmission speed

November 18, 2014 By Megan Hollis Leave a Comment

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With the ability to transfer up to 10 gigabits per second (Gbps) of data, TURCK’s new M12 X-Code connector increases throughput and efficiency in high-end systems and applications. The M12 X-Code connector offers superior signal strength for high-speed Ethernet data transfers, compared to traditional M12 connectors that support up to 10/100 megabits per second (Mbps) […]

Filed Under: Telecom/Data Tagged With: Turck

TURCK Introduces powerfast for Process Automation

August 5, 2014 By Abby Esposito Leave a Comment

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TURCK expands its powerfast line of connectivity products to include a full line of solutions for process automation applications. Designed to replace expensive, time-consuming hardwiring methods, powerfast for process automation provides a robust and reliable modular wiring solution. A full line of cordsets, receptacles, reducers, reducer tees and power lokfast devices provides users with the […]

Filed Under: Automation, Markets, Products Tagged With: Turck

The 6 biggest dangers of counterfeit connectors

May 20, 2014 By Mary Gannon 1 Comment

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Unlike buying counterfeit handbags or watches, purchasing counterfeit connectors can be extremely dangerous, to both the people using them and the machines they are connected to. If you don’t know what to look for, you may consider buying a fake connector. Here are the six biggest risks you are taking with your system when purchasing fake […]

Filed Under: Basics Tagged With: Belden, L-Com, Molex, Turck

Four tips to avoid counterfeit connectors

May 12, 2014 By Mary Gannon Leave a Comment

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Consumers purchase counterfeit products everyday, such as handbags and watches. And while it doesn’t hurt the consumer, the biggest issue with counterfeit goods comes in the loss of intellectual property and money to the real designers. Not so with counterfeit connectors. While it may save the buyer money in the short term, purchasing counterfeit connectors […]

Filed Under: Basics Tagged With: L-Com, Molex, Turck

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