Germantown, WI – WAGO Corporation’s 770 Series WINSTA® MIDI and 890 Series MINI Pluggable Connectors are UL Recognized 600V devices for disconnection under load. This enables WINSTA® MIDI and MINI to serve as a safe means of disconnection for hot swappable components (e.g., small motors, LED drivers, pumps, or actuators). Its touch-safe design protects against…
Reverse-polarity Micro Miniature Connectors
Connector City has added reverse-polarity MMCX connectors to its lineup. MMCX microminiature connectors provide repeatable performance from DC to 6GHz and are designed to meet FCC Part 15 requirements. Providing a 45% reduction in space over SMB connectors, MMCX connectors are ideally suited to applications where a small connector is essential. These high-quality connectors are…
FasTest TwistMate® Stainless Steel Connectors
Minneapolis, MN—FasTest TwistMate® MIT (internal) and MET (external) connectors now feature stainless steel construction for greater durability and corrosion resistance. TwistMate connectors, previously available in heat-treated black steel, provide a unique seal design that delivers a leak-tight connection to threaded pipe—quickly and without the use of wrenches and thread sealants. Offered at the same competitive…
Elektrotechniek a Showcase for BalContact™ Technology
Utrecht, Netherlands — The biggest attraction at the Elektrotechniek exhibition running this week in Utrecht, Netherlands may turn out to be one of the smallest and simplest products: an electrical contact fashioned from a spring. The BalContact™, an electrically conductive component that employs precision-engineered canted-coil™ spring technology, is being showcased at Elektrotechniek 2009 by U.S-based…
High Current Connectors from Solid Sealing Technology
Watervliet, NY – Solid Sealing Technology introduces two new series of high current connector solutions. These connectors are rated for currents from 69 to 250 amps and incorporate SST’s ceramic to metal sealing technology for use in ultra high vacuum, pressure, cryogenics, and gas/plasma processing applications. Both series provide an ideal solution for high current…
Han-Quick Lock from Harting
ELGIN, IL — HARTING’s new termination technology combines reliability and simple handling with the space saving benefits of crimp technology. Han-Quick Lock® is optimally designed for high contact densities and saves applied cost by reducing wiring time compared to screw terminals by 20 percent. No other technology is this simple, space-saving and fast. Additionally, this…
Liquid Cooled Thermal Management for Electric Equipment
Next-generation equipment for medical device, consumer electronics, fuel cell and printing applications will require more advanced and consumer friendly liquid cooling systems. Available in either metal or plastic, a variety of connectors can suit liquid cooling applications. Electronic equipment is getting smaller and smaller, yet generating more and more heat. As a result, the opportunities…
Cable Fables–Confusion and Misconceptions about NFPA-79
Confusion abounds about the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) regulations pertaining to UL-recognized Appliance Wiring Material (AWM) cable, which is often used in machine interconnecting sensors, actuators, switches, and other components as part of premolded connector assemblies. The 2007 change to the NFPA-79 electrical code states that AWM-style single-conductor wire or multi-conductor cable is not…
Miniature Medical Test Connectors with Metric Threads
Medical devices and instruments often require solid seals to keep liquids in or out. It is nice when you can find them in metric versions. The ME001 Series line of miniature test connectors for medical device leak testing applications is now available in metric thread options for secure sealing of ultra-thin hypodermic and catheter tubing.…
TURCK M8 Cordsets with 100 Percent Shielding Option
Minneapolis, MN – TURCK is now offering the option to completely shield M8 picofast® cordsets by connecting a braided shield directly to the coupling nut. This provides a cost-effective and reliable connection with 100 percent cable and connector shielding, which protects against electromagnetic and radio frequency interference. The 3 and 4-pin cordsets are available with…