Remke Industries recently introduced its expanded offering of Mini-Link™ ‘B-Size’ and ‘C-Size’ molded connectors, cordsets and receptacles. The expanded product offering includes all the B-Size (6-7-8 poles) and C-Size (9-10-12 poles) connectors available in: PVC for general industrial applications Rubber for applications where flexibility & resistance to abusive environments thru a broad temperature range is…
Connectors Take On A New Life
By Jaime R. Erickson, Senior Applications Engineer, Colder Products Company Medical systems continue to become more advanced and complex as newer technologies emerge. With some systems, the “umbilicals” use a variety of different lines for fluidics, pressurized air, vacuum, gasses, and a number of different electronics, such as multi-conductor, coaxial, power, and data cables. With…
Vertical PCB Launch Configuration For The High-Speed Digital Testing Industry
Molex Incorporated introduced the Precision 2.4mm Compression-Mount Test Connectors, the industry’s only high-speed vertical PCB launch configuration operating to 50 GHz. The unique vertical PCB launch configuration gives the Precision 2.4 mm Compression-Mount Test Connectors key advantages over more traditional end-launch connectors. They have a smaller footprint and can be mounted anywhere on the PCB…
Compact Connectors Safeguard Against Damage
SlimStack B8 connectors feature a durable housing and CleanPoint contact for removing flux and other contaminants. The units measure 0.80 mm high and 2.50 mm wide. The metal cover-nail protects the housing from damage during angled unmating or blind mating. Mechanical features enable easy use such as a tactile click when mating and strong retention…
Tips On Selecting Connectors
There are dozens of connector varieties and thousands of individual connectors, so even an experienced engineer can find it difficult to select the right connector for the job. Fortunately, connector confusion can be minimized by gathering information based on four key technical factors. –Number of contacts: The number of contacts in the connector should match…
Connectors Allow Fast Bench Calibration
TwistMate AN Step connectors calibrate flow transmitters on flow benches. These connectors simplify flow bench step tree connections with their fast, leak-tight threaded connections that do not use thread sealant or wrenches, and minimal force. The step connectors, or transitions, are specifically designed for the aerospace industry, providing incremental transitions from AN 32 down to…
New Ways to Fasten
Reprint Info >> As design methods evolve, the fasteners and joining tools available to you change too. Here’s a look at some of the newer offerings. The methods and products available to attach two pieces of a design together are multiple and varied to meet nearly every conceivable need. However, new needs constantly arise. Today’s…
EPIC®ULTRA Connectors from The Lapp Group
The Lapp Group has developed a new line of rectangular connector housings designed to thrive in corrosive, electrically noisy or mechanically challenging environments. Called EPIC® ULTRA, the new housing features nickel-plated zinc hoods and bases with stainless-steel hardware. Together, these corrosion-resistant materials allow the new housing to survive in applications that that would prove challenging…
Vent Port Calibration Connector Allows Easy Transmitter Calibration in the Field
FasTest announces the VP Series connector. Designed for insertion into a transmitter vent port, VP Series connectors allow calibration without disconnecting an instrument. The vent port plug is simply removed and a connector is inserted and tightened in the field. By facilitating calibration directly on a transmitter’s bleed port, VP Series connectors save significant time…
Tooling System from FasTest Delivers Electronic Actuation
FasTest announced the Electronic Tooling System (ETS), a modular electronic sealing device. By varying the target current, the device is scalable, providing a repeatable sealing force—ranging from a soft touch for delicate parts to a firm grip for work holding. The ETS can operate as a stand-alone sealing system or can be controlled via I/O…